Does he ever give up?

I commented on PDs blog about how wonderful the service was- it truly was - but the the devil was not happy this morning- why- I truly believe he works through our kids or tries to-but that was not going to stop me- Today was the first day of our single parenting Sunday School Class- Here is how my day went and you see something here.

Got up - Marcus was in a fabulous mood- thank you Jesus for this- we talked on the way to church and I reminded him he could watch video games and he said yes maam- so I went about my business getting stuff ready for my class and went back into tell him it was time to go and what was he doing playing video games- I wanted to talk to him about it - oh no that is when the battle began about 10 minutes before class. ugh- so we talked went to class and before I could get my first words out Miss Lorna said I need you- Fortunately- it was a parenting class and they were so sweet. So off we went to the office. Pastor T took him and I did not see him for awhile.

I was able to go to class and just show them a preview of it - so if you are a single parent we start the lessons this week coming. I was a little disappointed for there was only 3 of us. but then we got to talk and oh my goodness for me it was spectacular- I am not the only one who gets exhausted and they understand- I love you married parents but there was just something different there. We were all relating and have different backgrounds and this is going to be wonderful- wow !!! I am truly excited for next week we we delve into the lessons. I referenced Matthew 6:26 because it is the first lesson regarding God taking care of the birds and how much more important we are and so if he takes care of the birds he will surely take care of us (PD spoke Wednesday on this as well and I was excited to share about it)

I get into service and not even 10 minutes into I get a they need you in children's church - oh boy- why what is going on with this boy that he is out of control. so I went up there and was able to talk with him pretty quick- he wanted me to hold him during service and I love that I know he is big but he is my baby really only 3 -for me I know he is 7. As I was sitting there singing and praying Pastor Larry comes over - Michele can you minister to one of the ladies - I will take care of Marcus- yes yes I will- I love praying for people. It was a wonderful time at the altar and it was not the end of service - God is good-

PD sang a wonderful song - PD I loved it - I actually played it this morning for some reason getting ready for church.

You hold my every moment- During my moments today you were holding meYou calm my raging seas- You calm my son just when it needs to happen-

You walk with me through fire - You walk with me as he goes through his fits
And heal all my disease- YOU are healing his mind

I trust in You- I trust you Lord

I trust in You
I believe You're my Healer- I believe that you are Marcus' healer

I believe You are all I need

I believe You're my Portion

I believe You're more than enough for meJesus

You're all I need
Nothing is impossible for You

Nothing is impossible for You

Nothing is impossible for You

You hold my world in Your hands

We had communion that day and my son is so tender at one moment and so attitudinal at another. But he collapsed in the chair after drinking the grape juice with tears in his eyes and said I drank Jesus' blood- times like that it is wow-

Then he said he was going to listen- so off he went to CC.

Pastor preached a wonderful message about faith- and Joshua and Caleb and 4 truths that will keep you from the Promised Land

1) Fix your eyes on the obstacles instead of the goal.
2) Compare what you lack with what others possess.
3) Allow fear to take control of your situation. Your desire for relief will ruin your courage to soar.
4) Determine to turn back and seek gratification and justification rather than endure and develop character

I want to be a person of great Faith- I want to soar- I want to develop character-

As for me and my House we will Serve the Lord

I want to have faith like Joshua and Caleb!

So then I went to get Marcus after talking with Cathy and Tom ( I love these 2 they are wonderful-we have something so in common and it is so nice to talk with them and know I am not alone- Can not wait til you all move closer)

He was on the couch-in trouble once again-so I said lets talk - oh no none of that was happening- so I had to restrain him- choir coming in for lunch- I was just hanging on the couch with him- smiling calmly- I was calm- Marcus was trying to hit me when Pastor Larry went by and he said oh you will not hit your mother or you will have me to deal with-Thanks Pastor Larry he seemed to calm down when you said that- then Epi came by and spoke to him as well and then he was really calmer and ready to talk. And that was pretty much the end of his outbursts we talked got it all out and then fell asleep on the way home and took a 2 hour nap. I so appreciate the men of the church- you all have so much influence in his life- We are truly blessed

We met Aunt Lori and Uncle Stacy about 5 and he went to their house this week-this has been planned since the beginning of summer so I am praying for a much better week with them- he will be at the Y and one of the counselors there loves him- so my prayer this week is his hands to himself and he uses his words thats all.

So now I am home with the critters and the dog is barking at thunder.