Child of Mine

So today I should be on my way to my church's annual Ladies Retreat at Myrtle Beach. Since Coen had surgery on tuesday, I felt like I should stay at home (although he acts like he never even had surgery). I really miss being with all my girlfriends laughing, talking, cutting up...staying up late. I have been in a real funk lately and needed the time away. But, life is and I am completely satisfied to stay at home and take care of my sweet baby boy.



As I was driving around today, a song came on the radio that really spoke to me. It is Child of Mine by Mark Schultz. The words of this song were so captivating to me at this moment. Listen to this ...You are a child of mine born of my own design and you bear the heart of life, no matter where you go oh, you will always know you've been made free in Christ. You are a child of mine.



This song spoke to me so strongly because on days such as today when I struggle with all my self-esteem issues. To know that I am His child, born of His own design...wow. I've heard this song a hundred times, but I have never had it hit me like this before. Maybe its just the place that I am in. Trying to let God take control of all of my negative self talk and behavior. If I am born of God's design then that means to Him, I am beautiful. No matter what I think of myself or what I think someone else thinks of me, to God, I am perfect the way I am because He made me. What parent doesn't think their child is beautiful? That's the way God views us. I am going to try to get this song up so you all can hear it. Just remember when you are not fitting into those pants, when your life feels like it has no direction, when you burn dinner, or when you just feel like you've got nothing, remember you are made of His design.

Okay I could not figure out how to put the song up here but here are the lyrics to the song. I hope that soon I can get the song up.

Child of Mine

Mark Schultz

I’ve been hearing voices

Telling me that I could Never be what I wanna be.

They’re binding me with lies,Haunting me at night,And saying there’s nothing to believe.

Somewhere in the quietness,When I’m overcome with loneliness,

I hear You call my name.

And like a father You are nearAnd as I listen I can hear You say

Chorus

You are a child of Mine

Born of My own design And you bear the heart of life.

No matter where you go,Oh, you will always know

You have been made free in Christ.You are a child of Mine

And so I listen as You tell me who I am And who it is I’m gonna be.

And I hang on every word,Knowing I have heard I am Yours and I am free

But when I am alone at night That is when I hear the lieYou’ll never be enough

And though I’m giving into fearIf I listen I can hear You say

Chorus
I am calling…I am calling…I am calling…

My First Blog

Okay, so here it is, my first blog entry on my new blogging site. I am so excited. Now most of my friends know I have alot to say(sometimes too much) and never enough time to say it. So maybe this will be a good way of communicating my thoughts without taking up too much telephone time with a toddler screaming in the background. I'll try to update as much as possible, my mind rambles quite often, so it should make some pretty random blogs in the near future.

As for right now, I am enjoying a few minutes of peace and quiet in the house. The boys have gone to Lowe's to pick out a new tree to plant. Tomorrow I am planning on getting the house ready for fall. If any of you ladies who are crafty have any ideas, then please, share some of your secrets with me.

So that's it for now.