Bended Knees

What does on bended knees really mean?I remember an old classic by Boys to Men by this title but my context here is totally different.One weekend he woke me up saying"babe lets kneel down and pray".I was taken aback because of this phrase.We had never prayed whilst kneeling.But guess what there is quite a difference.This is what he told me:we need to teach Ima(our daughter)the significance of prayer.Right now she will not understand what praying is if we do it seated coz she might think its just another one of those 'conversations'.So its important for her to know what it means to humble yourself before God"And he led the prayer.
I still went ahead to find out the significance of prayer on bended knees.The concept of kneeling is to show submission to God's will.When a person makes a request in this manner,the implication is the person has done so as humbly as possible.
Look at marriage proposals that have conventionally been done on bended knees......its almost like that person is pleading(and yes maybe to some level he is) with you to accept his request.At this moment they are usually very humble(lol).
A few weeks down the road and Ima has mastered that every time she goes to sleep momy will ask her to kneel down and although she might not stay down throughout the prayer,its a start.I thank God she knows has learnt how to say Amen.So slowly she will come to understand the importance of prayer.That will be our joy as her parents.

Psalms from a Mother's Heart.......

Psalms 50....
RECOGNIZING GOD'S RICHES FOR MOTHER'S.
Mothers day is here again.A second year for me as a mother.I pay tribute to all the mothers(esp mine)*...wink,wink...*and to all mothers to be.Today i blog from the book of Psalms.This book gives me great inspiration throughout its chapters....
So often,God, i bargain with you."If you will just do this and that...."and all the small empty promises escape my lips.I think i can somehow influence You to do my will.
Then, you remind me of your Majesty,how you speak and the sun rises at Your voice,how the moon,the stars and planets rush to do Your will.
Forgive me Father,for trying to contain You in my tiny sphere of influence.Forgive me Father,for acting like a selfish child.
I see many blessings You have given:a healthy child,a good man,family,life....why do i always feel dissatisfied,wanting something more,some added blessing,assuming it will feel the emptiness i feel?
Is it becoz i have forgotten my heritage in You?Have i failed to claim the wealth You give me in Your son or overlooked the riches of Your grace?
Forgive me when i focus on this world and its agenda,forgetting i am a citizen of another realm.Let me give thanks to You for Your mercy and turn my eyes upon Your all sufficency.
Let me sing with joy hymns of thanksgiving and raise Your name before my family with praise.
Rescue me from the sinking sand of selfishness and set me on the rock of Your greatness that i might honour You and live out Your salvation-everyday.

Reflections From The Past.

A few days ago i turned 27!This is just not fair.The other day i was this innocent tiny young girl,but life has taken that away.I wanna be 18 till i die!!!Life is short.It goes by quickly.Live the moment.I generally still view the past events as if they were yesterday but i have to keep reminding myself that they happened couple of years ago.There are many paths that people walk in life.We all live different lives and some of our lives are really,really different from others...
This past year has been bittersweet to say the least.Infact i count the current period in my life as the hardest ever.Enyewe it has taken a toll on me.[sigh]Stress can do strange things;your thought process can change and you could find yourself doing things that you would not normally do.Best thing to do is relax,free yourself....which i did.Coincidentally,i was listening to Joel Osteen.He spoke about letting go and letting God.Basically letting God be in control.You see,He alone can fight our battles but we have to have faith.Joel spoke of 3 deserving stories that brought to light what it means to let go and let God.At the end of that sermon i was totally inspired,spiritually enlightened, encouraged,uplifted,joyous....need i go on?I remember sharing to my fiancée abt it when he came home that evening.I think he was excited for me.(love you babe)For the fact that i started seeing things in a different light.
So yes,im coming around again....Reaching out i feel im rising up,in a world that doesn't sleep at all,and coz of His grace im in a place i have never been before and in all the confusion He is the peace in my soul thats why i will never really be alone.

Taunet Nelel

Im so in love with this song.i feel that its speaking right into my soul.Thank God for Emmy Kosgei-the brains behind it.God continues to bless you.im thinking of blogging it in venacular,but then again i might give the translated version.this song is a MUST have on my wedding:-):-)

Patience

They say patience is a virtue and that it pays.is it the stillness of your soul,an unbreakable calmness or unshakeable faith?or does it have something to do with pain and anxiety?muling over the word i thought perhaps patience is sometimes the strong grip;the desparate grasp to hold on to hope when things we thought (trials) we could handle or bare surmount.before being a parent,i was quite the impatient.but i have learnt to be patient with my daughter...its challenging but yes...[watching her discovering the world will not happen in a flash] and everything else in my life... Today Lord i ask that you may continually bless your children with this virtue.afterall all things considered patience is clinging of the spirit to God's promises in spite of the present appearances.

2010

In this drama called life,we are a cast on only one role-yourself.one should play it without imitating the other.all things considered,the values we live by are worth more when we pass them on.have a fruitful blessed year.

Raindrops