Out of the Mouth of Babes

Dear Friend:

This is the time of year that sometimes tension builds in family regarding past hurts. At the very same time we are called to be thankful to the Lord for his provision. We are actually called everyday 24/7 to thankfulness, but especially with this season. Did you know that the early colonists use to celebrate thanksgiving for 3 days? Everything shut down for three days. Today places are actually open.

We need to remember that our thoughts are either from good or evil. During the Holidays we have to focus on the Lord and ask him to help us with our thoughts of frustration and previous hurts. Isn’t it just like the devil to really get us off track? We have no peace and joy. Some days we need to pray more than other days. Let go and let God. So you are probably asking me why the title “Out of the Mouth of Babes?” I turned to one of my children recently and asked them advice on my thoughts and one of them responded with the grace and love of Jesus. I believe it came from God to their heart and out of their mouth. It was beautiful! So my suggestion is asking the innocent what they think about a situation or trial going on and test and see what they say. Sometimes God uses those that don’t have baggage or past hurts to address a situation.

Philippians 2:14-15 Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.
Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Let’s pray: Lord I am called to peace and thankfulness please help me to stop complaining and disputing so that I can shine like a star to the world. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Shine as lights in the world!

Elaine