Sometimes I say “Father, should I go to the Freedom class or the Baptism in the Holy Spirit class?” And He says “Go to the Freedom class and I’ll have the Holy Spirit meet you there.” And wow, did He ever. I left church tonight feeling… I was gonna say “high” but I’ve been high before and this is a thousand times better than that- so I will say I left feeling LOVED, capital everything.
Arms and heart full, I got all of My (little bit tired and grumpy) Amazings in the car and took a deep breath. A lot of times when they are all tired and grumpy, I get frustrated and give a speech about what I don’t want or like for them to do. But tonight, soaked in LOVE, I felt the nudge to lay hands on them and pray for them. I started off with a quiet prayer over the whole car for Peace to fall and the Holy Spirit to come. And then reaching from the front seat all the way across the back and then to the passenger seat, I prayed over each one. Called out the Life that He has put in them and gave thanks for the amazing gifts they have. It was pretty sweet. They all quieted down, a couple even said “Thank you”. And then I started to pull out of the parking lot and Gabe said “Mom, can you please write that down so I can look at it every day?” And my already full heart almost burst. Of course I will write it down…
Griffen, you are confident and wise and brave. You are everything I could have asked for in an oldest son, kind and helpful and strong. You are a prophet. You are a prince. You have the heart of a knight and the mind of a king. You are an incredible writer with an open heart and a desire to grow. I am beyond proud of the man I see you becoming. May the Lord bless you. May your gifts and talents draw people to the Light. May your heart know the Love far greater than any earthly love.
Gabriel, you are intensely passionate, a fiery boy with a sweet soul. You are bright, insightful and perceptive. You too are a prince, peaceful, gentle and pure. You are an amazing artist. You see so well. You are blessed with the kind of seeing that matters. You see hearts well and you are affected, and that is remarkable. Compassion and empathy are rare in a boy your age; you are full of both. Be blessed in all that you put your heart and hands to, that Jesus would shine brightly through you.
Emma, I have known your face since you were born, and still your beauty strikes me daily. There is a lovely vulnerability, a total authenticity to everything you say and do, keep that. You teach me all the time what it means to be a princess, a concept that was completely foreign to me before your birth, one I am glad to understand now. You have a gift with words, both a poet and prophet, already you have blessed me many times. May both your beauty and your gifts reflect greatly the Father who gave them to you.
Grace, tiny little reflection, big enormous spirit, you are tenacious and bold. You are so much more than a precocious little girl. You are a world changer. Half princess and half knight, you are a fighter for sure but not lacking a bit in if feminine charm. Beyond a doubt, leadership is one of your gifts. May you be ever wanting to grow and change. May you be willing to humble yourself, die daily so that all the greatness in you might be used by Him.
I tell my kids all the time that I think it was incredibly wonderful of God to give me the four smartest, funniest and most beautiful children in the world. And I know that all moms think that about their kids. But I am certain I am right :) All I ever wanted was to be a mom; I prayed for these kids when I was a kid. But that I get to be the mom of these Four outstanding people is beyond what I ever hoped and prayed for. They are the greatest gifts. Happy Birthday to me.