Grandpa was a preacher--and often I would see him in prayer, sometimes prostrate on the floor, as he interceded before the Lord for the needs of his family, his congregation and his world! This "prayer warrior" soon found he was not alone. For to his great delight, a companion would join him--his 2-year-old grandson Joey, on the floor beside him, praying, "Ohhh, God!"--just like Grandpa!
Those days are long gone. Grandpa is with the Lord. Joey is a 6'1," 18-year-old young man, ready to enter Evangel University as a math major this weekend. As the memories coming rolling back to this sentimental mom, lump-in-throat and catch-in-voice, I now hear myself praying, "Ohhhh, God!"--just like Grandpa, just like Joey! I chuckle, for "what goes around, comes around" and now it's MY turn to pray!
May God give him keenness of mind, purpose of heart, strength of spirit--and a wake-up call when that alarm clock rings and Mom's not there to get him up! Oh, and Lord, could You also give him a nudge to brush his teeth, pick up his clothes, eat his vegetables...grin...I'm sure God understands the "Ohhh, God!" cry of this mom's heart!
And He understands YOUR cry to Him today too--whether it's for a son leaving the nest--or for a sibling left behind; whether it's financial, physical, spiritual, emotional--whatever the need, He hears our cry and He answers. And He's gonna take care of our kids--they're HIS kids too!
Believe it--think of me this weekend (send Kleenex, not used!)--and rejoice with me knowing He's got the whole world--including OUR KIDS--in His great, big, Almighty Hands!
Delight in a Word from the Well--a refreshing in the Water of His Word
A Scripture verse for Joey--and for all our kids around the world!
And now...I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them who are sanctified (Acts 20:32)."
Draw from the Well--a song and a prayer for renewing strength for this day
Paul's Prayer--lyrics & tune--now playing on this page.
Lord, the nest is emptying around the world as we send our kids off to college. Watch over them, protect them, keep them true to themselves and to You. Bless them, be with them--and with Moms and Dads too, as we trust You to "keep that which we have committed unto You against that day." Thank You for hearing our "Ohhh, God!" cries--in the middle of the day or night, in the middle of a crisis or not--You are there, and we thank You, In Jesus' Name, Amen."
All Scriptures are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
Copyright 2000 by Peggie Bohanon, Springfield, MO. All rights reserved. Not to be copied without permission.
AND DON'T FORGET THE SENSATIONAL FEATURE--CHOCOLATE, OF COURSE!
Featured devo from Peggie's Place Confessions of a Chocoholic!
Please
e-mail me to say hi.
Thanks for visiting the Well today! Hope you were refreshed, and you will return! I'll be waiting for you--and so will He! God bless!
Have a great day--and remember there's nothing that will happen today that you and your Lord cannot handle together!
If you enjoy these devotionals, you are welcome to visit "Peggie's Place!", and tour the rest of my home, with many resources for the Christian family.
NOTE: Brighten up someone's day!
Special feature on Peggie's Place!--main page: Send and receive cards from 123greetings.com--large assortment!
I'm blessed with a wonderful "virtual web family," many close friends who not only help to keep me sane and smiling, but write wonderful devotionals. Enjoy their spiritual insights--and their sites as well!
Peggie's Place is a member ministry of Gospel.com, a community of online ministries.
Celebrating God's goodness . . .. . . 16 million and counting!
Note: Counter keeps a running total of "page views" for the
entire site. --It jogs around the world and around the clock--to find
YOU!
This Christian home has been visited a zillion times
since December 26, 1995! Well, not quite, but there HAS been a houseful--and
STILL room for one more--YOU! The Christian Counter scans the entire site--and there's plenty of chocolate for everyone--so enjoy!
Most of the music playing at Peggie's Place originates from Songs of Praise.
Visit their great Web site to hear beautiful tunes by many talented artists. CDs are available.
+ + + + +
Please note that while I strongly adhere to major tenets of the
evangelical Christian faith, I may not personally agree with every specific doctrinal belief set forth in other
Christian pages. I do want to provide a diversity of links and resource material
for the entire Body of Christ to enjoy, and trust you will view it as such.
Should any link on this site be inappropriate/non-permissible/inaccurate, please notify me so I may remove or correct it. Thanks, Peggie
A safety tip: Internet links and material may include other links and/or material which do not reflect my Christian views or yours. Please choose wisely and use with discretion! And if you find an ugly spider hiding in a dark corner,
you may smash it with a broom from my BROOM
CLOSET--I hate offensive stuff too!
Delight in a Word from the Well--a refreshing in the Water of His Word
