Miracles

God has impressed upon me that this next year is going to be a year of miracles. Sounds pretty presumptuous doesn’t it? That’s ok. July marked the year of our move to Orange County. Moving down here was a miracle in itself. We sold our house right before the market went to a screeching halt and He led us exactly where we are supposed to be. Now a year later, we are settled and getting used to our new life. Both my husband and I recently started new careers and strongly believe that God has called us to them. Even though it’s a miracle that we are here, how do we forget the miracles so easily?

We aren’t the first ones…

The Israelites had been crying out to God for hundreds of years as they were enslaved to the Egyptians. Back breaking labor and unjust treatment were handed down from generation to generation. Then God brought Moses onto the scene and implemented His plan. Miracle after miracle was done to free the Israelites. When it looked like they were finally freed from their captives and they began their journey to the Promised Land. As the Israelites were coming up to the Red Sea, Pharaoh’s army started to close in on them. Apparently Pharaoh decided to change his mind about letting the Israelites go. God did the impossible and parted the Red Sea so the Israelites could safely cross! When the Pharaoh's army tried to cross, they were washed away. Pretty incredible right? You would think that this memory would be imprinted on the Israelites minds forever - for generations to come. But if you look at their story, it wasn’t too long after this mighty miracle that the Israelites forgot what God had done and even started complaining! How could this be? They even wanted to go back to Egypt! And be slaves again! After all that He had done!

Before we get too hard on the Israelites, I really have to check myself. I have to often ask myself if I am a “complaining Israelite?“ Am I forgetting all that God has done for me? Am I forgetting all the miracles that He has done in my life because things aren’t going my way? Does that mean God is absent? Because of the Israelites disobedience and forgetfulness, they wandered in the dessert for 40 years. This was a trip that would have only taken weeks! Do you remember all that God has done for you or are you a complaining Israelite?



Mommy Tip of the Day: Dishes

Do dishes one time a day! Rinse them off and put them in one side of the sink. Wash them or put them in the dishwasher after dinner. Then it won’t feel like you are doing dishes all day long! (These are one of those things that are never ending!)

Remember your little ones can help! My kids started clearing their own plate at 3! Both my girls help empty the dishwasher. My 4 year old puts away the utensils and plastic ware and my 7 year old does the rest. She stacks on the counter the things that she can’t reach and I put them away. It’s a huge help and teaches them responsibility! After dinner clean up is also a great time to make those lunches for the next day while you’ve got the mess! Kids can help with this too! Make your life easier and instill responsibility in your kids- everybody benefits!

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