Today we will be discussing chapter 2 in the book, "The Power of a Praying Parent', by Stormie Omartian. Releasing our children into God's hands......... what does this mean exactly? I don't know about you, but I'm the type of person that likes to be in control with everything in my life, especially my children. I like to know what their doing, who their with, what's going on, and how I can help any situation in their lives. The problem is..... my husband and I can end up limiting what God does by trying to parent alone. When we forget to remember that God is ultimately in control of all things, including our children, we are missing the mark. God doesn't want us to take on this world alone, especially in the area of our parenting, He wants us to remember to give all areas of our life ... read more
The Power of a Praying Parent and a Link Up
Every Thursday, for the next 3 months at Leaving A Legacy we will be doing a series over the book, "The Power of a Praying Parent", by Stormie Omartian. This week we will be discussing chapter 1. I love to pray. It's because of prayer that we can come into a deep and personal relationship with our Savior. I feel different after I pray...at peace because I know God has things under control. There's no better legacy to leave your children than that of a parent who prays, especially one who prays for their children. Parenting is one of the toughest jobs in the world. Bringing your newborn baby home for the first time can fill you with emotions of pure elation and joy, to shaking in your boots fear and worry about the unknown. "Our children's lives don't ever have to be left to chance." ~ ... read more
A Legacy of Faith and a Link Up
Today I am so honored to have Alisha Gratehouse fromFlourish, guest post for us. Please take a moment to stop by and visit her blog today! When I contemplate the legacy I want to leave my children, many things come to mind. Obviously, I want them to have a deep love of the Lord. I want them to have God’s Word rooted and grounded in their hearts so that they will be strong, established Christians. And of utmost importance, I want them to have a vibrant and intimate relationship with Him: fellowshipping with Him, obeying Him, and serving Him all the days of their lives. But there is another legacy that I want my children to have: the legacy of faith. I want them to have a strong faith in God and to firmly believe that everything He has promised, He will do. Joshua told the Israelites: ... read more
One of Leaving A Legacy’s Most Popular Posts and a Link Up
What Will They Remember? Today I wanted to share with you one of Leaving A Legacy's most popular posts from the archives. It's from my dear friend Jenifer from Sweet Blessings. Jenifer is a writer that displays a heart for the Lord in all that she says and does. As I was growing up, coming from a family with two older brothers, I always wished I had a sister. I know God has blessed me with a sister in Christ through Jenifer. Please take a moment to stop by her blog, and read her inspirational messages. They say if you just blink, your kids grow up before your eyes.I am beginning to believe that statement.My oldest child is now fourteen years old.I remember when she was a baby as though it were only yesterday.I am the blessed mother of four children, the above mentioned fourteen year old ... read more
A Legacy of Raising Young Boys to be Men with Manners
Photo Credit My son and I are busy today. Busy writing. I'm busy writing away for the Legacy Leaver Thursday post and he's busy writing a school paper for English. As I look over at him I think where has the time gone. It seems like only yesterday he was my baby boy who would never leave his mother's side, now in just a few short years he will be graduating, facing the world as a young man of God. As I look back over the years I often find myself questioning, "Did I do enough?". It's often a question I have to keep in check and not become overwhelmed by as I leave the outcome of his future in the Lord's hands. Throughout the years one of the main things we've always wanted to instill in our son was the character trait of having good manners, especially towards women. It seems as if ... read more
Desperate – A Life Changing Book
Today I am so honored to write a review about my new favorite book, "Desperate, Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe", by Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson. The book Desperate: "Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe", will change the lives of mothers forever. It strikes a chord with the hearts of both young and older moms alike. It gives younger mothers the hope and encouragement they need to realize they are not alone on this journey. It also challenges the veteran moms to step up to the plate and re-enlist in the army of motherhood by mentoring a younger generation of mothers. This book provides a wealth of inspiration to first time moms. It provides advice and scriptures to help you hold your head high as you walk the long and sometimes lonely road of raising young babies. ... read more
Happy Birthday Leaving A Legacy and a Guest Post
Happy Birthday!! I am so excited to announce that today Leaving A Legacy is one year old! This blog was re-launched exactly one year ago today after taking a one year hiatus. It was reborn for the purpose of encouraging you to leave Godly legacies for your children, to offer you hope and encouragement in Jesus, as well as sharing my journey as a cancer survivor. I have been so encouraged by each and everyone of you that have joined me on this journey. Your support has meant so much to me. I look forward to the future and the great things that God has in store here at Leaving A Legacy. Because you truly blessed me this past year, I wanted to do something to bless you as well. We will be having a giveaway this week for the gorgeous mirror below.This beautiful mirror from Dayspring says, ... read more
It’s All About Jesus
Sometimes the noise inside my soul reverberates like a clanging gong. The voices of expectations of people pulling me this way and that, doctors appointments to go to, and family members to care for, can sometimes seem overwhelming. However, as I have taken time to be quiet these past few weeks the Lord has been teaching me something, I don't have to listen to, or become overwhelmed by whatever crosses my path. The only thing that I need to be focusing on is Jesus. "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20 You see, I don't need to take on the burden of walking this road alone, none of us do. When we accepted Christ as our Lord ... read more
Unrealistic Dreams and Ideas
When the "I do's" have been said and the sun sets on that magical day, you and your husband will have many dreams and ideas for what your marriage will look like that will get carried into your future together. When the excitement of the honeymoon wears away it's unfortunate that you may find that many of those dreams and ideas are unrealistic, once you begin to understand that they are found only in fairy tales and the stories of Hollywood film. This realization can create a foundation of heartbreak and misunderstandings if your marriage is not quickly set on a foundation of the Lord.Please join me today a A Biblical Marriage, to learn more about unrealistic dreams and ideas in marriage, and how you can overcome them through the wisdom found in God's word. Many Blessings~Photo Credit ... read more
Happy Birthday Jesus! and a Link Up
Our favorite Christmas tradition happens for our family on Christmas Eve. Every year we dim the lights and sit by the twinkling Christmas tree with it's beautiful glow as my husband reads the Christmas story.... "1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, ... read more