His Providential care

I am not sure what the weather is like where you are, but there is a heat wave where I am and it is still Spring. If you are experiencing similar weather, please stay cool, and drink plenty of water, this ensures you stay hydrated. Younger children and the elder are more prone to dehydration so pay special attention to them and please do not forget your pets.

 Whenever I think of the heat I also think of water, shelter and coolness and the scripture that comes to mind is Psalm 23:2-3. 

  It is such reassurance to know that Jesus makes us lie down in green pastures. If it was a choice most of us would choose to wander off on our own and in the end starve instead of taking advantage of His provision. The fact that He leads us beside still waters reminds me that I need to remain calm and cool by these waters and enjoy being refreshed.

 Understanding that He does restore my soul makes me want to run to Him on a regular basis so that He can take care of all the nicks and cracks that my soul may sometimes suffer and get that strength that I need.  If I continue to follow Him down the path of righteousness I can be assured that He will help me avoid those potholes along the way, because He is familiar with the path. 

I hope you will take some time this weekend to share this great Psalm with your children as a reminder of God's providential care.

 In His Service,

Vilma

Building Your Memorial

I hope you had a good week in spite of all the various disasters that have been in the news-floods, tornados, and collapse of a bridge. Let us remember to pray for the various families that have been impacted by all these tragedies.

 

 Most of us I am sure are looking forward to this Memorial Day weekend. On Monday we will remember all those who have died in service for our Nation. 

 Have you ever thought about building your own memorial ?  Throughout the bible we see where various people built memorials (altars) to the Lord like Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Aaron, and Gideon.  We also see where the Lord took special note of what some people were doing and recognized it as a memorial. Take a look at this conversation with Cornelius and the Lord in Acts 10:44

 Mary Magdalene by anointing Jesus' feet had built a memorial to the Lord. In describing Mary after this event,  we find that this incident was what was used for others to know exactly who she was.  John11:2

 These were all ordinary people who had no fanfare, but because what they did was from their heart, God took notice of them. What can you do in your quiet way, and from your heart, without fanfare that God will take note of.

 

In His Service,

Vilma

Praying His promises

As I have mentioned on numerous occasions, the bible contains many promises for our children.  I encourage you to familiarize yourself with what they are and use them to guide the way you pray for your children. Regardless of how young or how old your children are you can personalize these promises by inserting their names in these verses and pray believing that God will honor His word.

Let us try this with Ephesians 1:17-19- That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, And what [is] the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power.

 

Let this be your prayer over the next week.  As you pray this prayer, just think that your mother may be also praying this same prayer for you as well.

  

In His Service,

 

Vilma

More Than a Mother

Mother’s day is fast approaching so let be among the first to wish you a happy Mother’s day.  I do hope that you will be pampered for the day, or probably you will be pampering your mother.  In case your children are not grown enough to fix you breakfast, they may be able to bring you your slippers or a glass of water.  If dad is around hopefully he will pick up the slack.

MPUSH ministry will be celebrating mother’s day early as tomorrow will be our 2^nd annual MPUSH mother/child breakfast event which promises to be both exciting and empowering.  I am expecting that God will be blessing in a mighty way.

Did you realize that every day is mother’s day for God?  Yes He treats us with very special care every minute of every day   Not that any person or thing can be compared to God, but we can say that all the qualities that we are looking for in a mother we can find in God and much more.  We see mothers as nurtures, givers, protectors, and comforters. Mothers for most part can be described as loving and caring.  God embodies all these qualities and more.  He nurtures us in His bosom especially when we are young in Him.  God comforts us when we need to be comforted and will even wipe the tears from our eyes, and cleans our wounds when we fall and scrapes our knees.  He is a giver; He blesses us spiritually, physically and financially and He showers us with unconditional love. 

For those who are planning not to enjoy mother’s day because you may have lost your own mother or have lost a child, as you reflect on what you are missing, think about what you have and give God thanks.

 

In His Service,

Vilma

He is The Good Shepherd

 

Did you realize that the promises that God has for your children are the same promises that He has for you?  One of the promises is that of divine provision or taking care of our needs. As any responsible parent we strive to make sure that we are able to give our children what we think they need and if we are unable to we worry and get anxious. However I came across this verse in Isaiah 40 which was a real encouragement for me which I hope will also encourage you.

Isaiah 40: 11- He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with young.

The role of a shepherd is a very important one. In the bible God/Jesus is often referred to as a Shepherd such as the Good shepherd, the Great shepherd and the Chief shepherd. One of the first thing that a shepherd does is to feed his sheep. They do so by leading them to green pastures and as soon as that pasture becomes bare, then the shepherd moves on leading them to new pastures.  Jesus as our Shepherd makes sure that we are fed- physically and spiritually.  He does this not just for you, but also for your children.  We should try not to worry when a door of income disappears He will open up an alternative source.  Sheep are not able to take care of themselves- they will not do a good job.  As His sheep we also need to remember that we are unable to take care of ourselves either. We must depend on our Shepherd.  The Shepherd not only takes care of the sheep but He also takes care of the lambs.  Just as the shepherd carries the lambs in his bosom a place of protection, comfort and intimacy, Jesus, our Shepherd carries those of us who are weak and young and helpless.  Jesus as a Good shepherd knows how to treat each one of us.  He carries a rod and staff, but knows when to use each. He knows when to be Gentle and when to nudge or pull.  

Let us take some time to thank God for being the Great Shepherd and always providing for us and our children.

 

In His Service,

 

Vilma