Archive for September, 2009

Sleep in Peace

My favorite moment of the day is walking into dark bedrooms to gaze at my two precious gifts as they sleep peacefully. We leave their doors wide open when they go to sleep, and right before I crawl into my own bed for the night, I first go to Chelsea’s room. Her mouth is usually open, and most of the time she is on her stomach. It’s funny how her personality is evident even in her sleep. Although she is still, she looks as if at any moment she could jump up and start singing and dancing.

Caleb is Chelsea’s opposite, awake or asleep. He prefers sleeping on his side, and his mouth is usually closed. The peacefulness on his face tempts me to sit and stare at him for hours. I’m thankful for the calmness I see resting on him. He needs it and deserves it after days filled with concern. The peacefulness of my little ones reminds to me to rest in the quietness of the Lord.

“I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8

Matthew 24:9-14

I have had this passage from Matthew in my heart since June, and I want to share it with you.

“Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:9-14

This passage concerns me because I’ve noticed a lot of love growing cold. I see a lot of Christians loving other good Christian buddies, but I don’t see a lot of love for people who are more difficult to love–like people who irritate us, people who dress differently than us, people who have more or less possessions than us, people who have different opinions than us, etc.

I believe Americans are going to face much persecution in the last days, and I believe the last days might very well be in my lifetime. My prayer is that my love won’t grow cold and that I will stand firm to the end. What will prepare us for the last days? Staying in the Word, prayer, and walking in love.

What are your thoughts on the last days? What are you doing to prepare yourself and your children for tougher times ahead?


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