~ Going Deeper ~

I love everything about being a mom! Is it hard? Absolutely! Are there days when my patience wears thin and I'm ready to pull my hair out? You betcha! But the blessings far outweigh any bad day that comes and those three blessings God has entrusted to me are truly amazing!

I could spend hours telling you about all the incredible things about my children because each one, in their own way, are so unique and special (as are yours) but this morning my heart overflows in awe of our Lord for the work He is doing in each of their hearts.

Callie has been so encouraged in her youth group this school year and loves her Sunday night small group time. This past Sunday evening she came home and, for what seemed like hours, talked nonstop about the new study they began. Her sweet leader felt led by God to take the girls deeper in the Word and broke out the study of Esther by Beth Moore. They will be digging in the Word and studying the life of Esther over the next 9 weeks and Callie was challenged and inspired. Now for anyone that has done a Beth Moore study, knows how in depth they can be. Her leader will be showing the teaching DVD in class and they will read chapters in the book of Esther during the week and discuss together but she also told the girls that if they wanted to go deeper, they could purchase the workbook and do more on their own. Callie took the challenge! Lol! This is a study I've wanted to do as well so I decided to take the challenge with my daughter. I will do this on my own, alongside her, and we can grow and discuss together.

I see such a passion for Christ in Callie! A passion to grow deeper in His Word, a passion to share his love with others. This is what I desire for my children! They can make the best grades in school, be offered every scholarship to every great college, and make every high achievement in sports BUT there will be nothing that will ever compare to seeing them walk boldly and confidently in God's Word! I long to see them fall so deeply in love with their Savior that it flows out of them. A life surrendered to Christ IS true success!

I am so proud of my Callie! I'm excited to see her grow through deeper study of God's Word and I cannot wait to see all that God will do through it! She has inspired me!

Today, we begin our journey to grow and learn together and we give ALL glory to our AMAZING God!

Thank you, Father!

"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth."

III John 1:4 (NKJV)