A teaching song...

"God opposes the proud; but gives strength to the Humble

Humble yourself before the Lord, and He will lift you up."

This song has been on my heart for nearly 2 weeks now. I can't help but feel it is meant to teach me to humble myself and release my pride. However, I do not understand the meaning entirely.

Recently, I've had to fore go pride and be humble around several people - including a few I would rather have not even been associated with. Where is the pride I have? I am not saying I do not have ANY, I am simply trying to find the pride in my life and where it is. I believe it is buried and only comes out when I least expect it to show...

However, other things have been going on in my life recently too. Such as my son's growth and his wonderful development! He's growing so quickly, it feels surreal still being a mother for the first time... I still can't see past that amazing and terrifying feeling.

God has given me my heart's desire: A son. A family. I am still reeling from this experience. I am forever grateful to God for my blessings...

The struggles and trials I face every day are different than before, simply because now I am charged with the health and safety of another life. A precious innocent life that is so amazingly wonderful I can't even think of a better one. Gabriel is my little angel - with a silly little twist... he's gonna have a strong personality.

Some days I can't wait to see him running through puddles, making mud-pies, and eating earth worms, lol. Then there are those days when it feels like he's growing too quickly... going from such a small size to wearing 3 mo. old clothing sizes at just 1 1/2 months old! It's crazy! I love it though! At least we have clothes for him!

I have a simple prayer request, before I quit typing tonight...

My extended family needs prayer, my parents and my sister and her family... they need prayer to get them through their rough spots and their good spots.

and lastly... I ask for prayer for my hubby, Lessie. Pray that God will open his eyes and his heart a bit more to God and to me... that Lessie will understand and finally realize he doesn't need outsiders' approval, that he only needs God's approval. Also, that he will seek to do right thing, be honest and open with me. (I'm not saying like a woman, but just honest).

Thank you and have a great day. God Bless!