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.