Jesus my Creator

Friday I took the children to the wildlife ranch. We were overwhelmed by the beauty of the animals we saw. There were animals from Africa, India, and England. When we first drove in we immediately noticed a beautiful black swan with a red bill swimming serenely in the pond. On the banks were Emden Geese fussing about like geese do. We went around the bend and there were Gazelle and Red deer, Fallow deer, Blackbuck, Blesbok, Dama Gazelle, Greater Kudus, Impala, Nyala, Red Lechwe, Wildebeest, Sable, Scimitar Horned Oryx, Waterbuck, and Addax. At one point we met up with a cantankerous old Ostrich. She fluffed her feathers up and let us know she was not happy with our disturbing her. Not far down the road from "Cantankerous" we met up with a feisty Emu. Curious bird it was. It got in front of the van as if to block us. Then it raced ahead of the van when I sped up. I stopped and that funny bird came right to my window and looked me right in the eyes. What beautiful green gold eyes they have. I rolled up my window just in case. We had such fun. "Curious" finally let us pass after a time. The children were beside themselves with joy. I began to thank Jesus for creating such beautiful animals. I exclaimed, "Hallelujah!" "Thank you Jesus for giving us such beauty". At that moment I heard little Matthew who was sitting next to me in the front seat began to praise Jesus unashamedly. "Hallelujah!" he exclaimed, "thank you Jesus!" My heart was glad as I heard him enthusiastically continue praising the Lord for His goodness. Remember those Pharisees who confronted Jesus about the children singing praise? "And Jesus said to them, Yes; have you never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings You have perfected praise?" Matthew 21:16 Lord Jesus thank you for these precious children you have given me to raise for you. You have filled them with your goodness and it shows. I praise you for creating such wonder for us. I am in awe of you. You are precious beyond measure. Thank you!

We are greatly loved!

Have you ever really thought about how greatly loved we are? Think about it. The Great Creator of all things sent the only son He had to this dark earth to save us. Who are we? Dusty little disrespectful children who think we know the best way to go. Who is He? A Father who greatly loves us. When I think about it I tremble and the tears come because it's an overwhelming thought to be loved so much. Thank you Heavenly Father, thank you Jesus. Help me to love.

Jesus why?

Why do I keep searching?
when you are here with me
some days I search
it's a habit I think
because if I remember
how good you are to me
searching is stupid
what exactly am I looking for?
Jesus why do you keep waiting for me?
when I run off searching
you see me being habitually stupid
but you never call me that
you just wait
and call me precious one...
why?

The things I want the most.

I was talking to Jesus about the things I want the most.

This is my honest list.

1. to adopt a child from India
2. to adopt 2 bouncy baby boys from Siberia, Russia
3. to supplement the care of children in all orphanages where my children will come from
4. to open a daycare center here in the states for children with special needs
5. to open an assisted living residence for seniors with Alzheimer's
6. to get a makeover
7. to buy a car that actually saves on gas
8. to build a house for my children
9. to adopt children from Ghana,West Africa
10. to adopt children from Peru

Wisdom

New Century Version (NCV)
The Holy Bible, New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.

Proverbs 8

Listen to Wisdom. Wisdom calls to you like someone shouting; understanding raises her voice. On the hilltops along the road and at the crossroads, she stands calling. Beside the city gates, at the entrances into the city, she calls out: "Listen, everyone, I'm calling out to you; I am shouting to all people. You who are uneducated, seek wisdom. You who are foolish, get understanding. Listen, because I have important things to say, and what I tell you is right. What I say is true, I refuse to speak evil. Everything I say is honest; nothing I say is crooked or false. People with good sense know what I say is true; and those with knowledge know my words are right. Choose my teachings instead of silver, and knowledge rather than the finest gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies. Nothing you could want is equal to it. "I am wisdom, and I have good judgment. I also have knowledge and good sense. If you respect the Lord, you will also hate evil. I hate pride and bragging, evil ways and lies. I have good sense and advice, and I have understanding and power. I help kings to govern and rulers to make fair laws. Princes use me to lead, and so do all important people who judge fairly. I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. Riches and honor are mine to give. So are wealth and lasting success. What I give is better than the finest gold, better than the purest silver. I do what is right and follow the path of justice. I give wealth to those who love me, filling their houses with treasures. "I, wisdom, was with the Lord when he began his work, long before he made anything else. I was created in the very beginning, even before the world began. I was born before there were oceans, or springs overflowing with water, before the hills were there, before the mountains were put in place. God had not made the earth or fields, not even the first dust of the earth. I was there when God put the skies in place, when he stretched the horizon over the oceans, when he made the clouds above and put the deep underground springs in place. I was there when he ordered the sea not to go beyond the borders he had set. I was there when he laid the earth's foundation. I was like a child by his side. I was delighted every day, enjoying his presence all the time, enjoying the whole world, and delighted with all its people. "Now, my children, listen to me, because those who follow my ways are happy. Listen to my teaching, and you will be wise; do not ignore it. Happy are those who listen to me, watching at my door every day, waiting at my open doorway. Those who find me find life, and the Lord will be pleased with them. Those who do not find me hurt themselves. Those who hate me love death."