"This Little Light of Mine" is a crowd favorite around here! All of the kids at some point have requested this song for months on end as their good night song. AJ, is currently requesting it ALL.THE.TIME. After singing this song hundreds of times with Katie I decided to turn the song into a prayer, rather than just going through the mindless activity of singing it. Sense then, I have probably sung it thousands of more times, and each time I get a little teary.
Original Words:
"This little light of mine I am going to let it shine,
This little light of mine I am going to let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine"
My prayer:
"This little child of mine I am going to let him/her shine. This little child of mine I am going to let him/her shine, let them shine, let them shine, let them shine."
You see it became very apparent, VERY quickly, that my children were going to be the greatest "lights" that I ever possessed. My children can un-guard the hardest of WalMart checker-outers with an instant smile or laugh. You automatically attract attention when you are wheeling children in your buggy, and stop the presses if you have four children in your buggy. People are always curious as to if all the children are yours, and if you know how children happen :) It's an automatic conversation starter. I don't do small talk. I am really bad at it, but when my kids are around they are THE BEST at warming someone's heart with a, "thank you", or "have a good day!" Sometimes women feel that their "outreach" to the world ends when they have kids. For me, I have MANY more opportunities, and MANY more authentic conversations with people b/c of my kids. My kids are a greater light to this world than I'll ever be.
Original Words: "Hide it under a bushel, NO! I'm going to let it shine. Hide it under a bushel? NO! I'm going to let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine."
My prayer: "Hide them under a bushel? NO! I'm going to let them shine. Hide them under a bushel? NO! I'm going to let them shine, let them shine, let them shine, let them shine.!"
When the most precious treasure is placed in your arms, and you feel for the first time the weight of your calling, sometimes the tendency is to hold them so closely, and so tightly, that their light, their God-given calling is hid under the bushels we place around them.. Other wise known as fear and control. I pray that my fears, and the "bushels" I place around my children do not smother their lights. Rather, that I would have confidence in Our Great God to protect and shine through them WHENEVER and WHEREVER He chooses. I pray that I will walk in faith DAILY to let them go, and LET GOD have His way with them.
Original Words: "Won't let Satan blow it out. *blow* I'm going to let it shine. Won't let Satan blow it out.*blow* I'm going to let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine."
My prayer: "Won't let Satan blow them out. *blow* I'm going to let them shine. Won't let Satan blow them out. *blow* I'm going to let them shine, let them shine, let them shine, let them shine!"
With my wee eight years as a mother I find it my highest calling to pray with urgency and purpose, for and with my children. Satan desires to devour the hearts and minds of my God-given children. But first He is going to have to fight off the prayers of this Mother. Praying for my kids is such an incredibly powerful blessing. My mom has said more prayers on behalf of her children than any one person can count. And I intend on continuing that AMAZING legacy she has started.
Original Words: "Let it shine til Jesus comes. I'm going to let it shine. Let it shine til Jesus comes. I'm going to let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine."
My prayers: "Let them shine til Jesus comes. I'm going to let them shine. Let them shine til Jesus comes. I'm going to let them shine, let them shine, let them shine, let them shine."
Everyday is a gift from God. I do not know how long I, or my children will live. BUT, I do know that my desire is for them to shine until they go see their Savior, or until He comes and takes them Home!!
Let your children shine.
Set your fears aside.
Let your children shine.
Fight the battle for and with them in prayer.
Let your children shine.
Until they meet their God.
LET YOUR CHILDREN SHINE!
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this may seem silly, but i am so thankful for this blog because it means I can "watch" you parent and glean from your wisdom even when I am not with you every day and even when you move many hundreds of miles away! Jason and I are so thankful for you and your and Mark's friendship!
ReplyDeletethanks sweet, sweet, lindsey! we value and thank God for you, jason, and that little adelaide!
ReplyDeleteDear Sarah tears formed in my eyes as I read this. I don't know Mark and his family but I so see the Hall legacy continuing in your dear children. Your parents have been such a blessing and an example thru the years. Your Dad like a cherished Uncle. God has taught me much thru them over the years. The day Mike proposed to me I proclaimed that Clint had to do the ceremony. I can so picture you singing to your little ones. I can see you at the store with them smiles on all your faces with love radiating out to all. I wish the years had not separated me from you all. But I still love you all dearly.
ReplyDeleteMimi, your comments are always such an encouragement. And maybe soon we can all reunite in KC :)! Love to you and yours!
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