Happy Birthday Jeffrey

Jeffrey is our youngest, and today is his 9th birthday! God gave us Jeffrey to heal our hearts. After our youngest Monnie (our youngest daughter) was born, we lost children in two pregnancies. Jeffrey's birth was a blessing indeed! He is a loyal and loving son, and we are proud of him. One of the things he wants to do for his birthday is to celebrate at church tonight with his friends. I believe God has special plans for Jeffrey's life, and we are blessed to watch those plans unfold.

This morning I just wanted to take a few moments to tell Jeffrey what a blessing he is, and how much we love him. By the way, Happy Birthday, Jeffrey! Daddy loves you!

As I meditate this morning I also remember that God is our heavenly father, and if we know how to give good gifts to our children, how much more does He love us? Being a father has helped me to understand God's love for me.

You see, I don't always please my Heavenly Father, even though in my heart, I really believe that I want to please Him. The truth is that sometimes I am a real disappointment. What has been wonderful to me is to discover how constant His love is! When I disappoint Him He is grieved because He loves me and wants me to succeed. Therefore, there are times when He corrects me and disciplines me. One thing I can be sure of is this. He also celebrates my successes and my happiness. Certainly, he is more concerned about my righteousness, but He is always there encouraging me, picking me up, and putting me back on my feet. I so want to reflect that awesome love to my children wherewith my Heavenly Father has loved me.

Today, I believe the Heavenly Father is celebrating Jeffrey's Birthday with us. Why do I believe this? I believe it because of His great love. If I can rejoice in little things with my son, Jeffrey, then I am altogether certain that my Heavenly father cares about all the little things in my life. In Luke 12:6-7 Jesus talks about our value.

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies?
Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.
Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

If we are of more value than many sparrows and the very hairs of our head are numbered, then He is certainly watching over the smallest details of our live. Be encouraged today. He cares for you. In fact He celebrates your life!