Letter 23

My dearest Peapod,

With Thanksgiving sadly behind us, I am reminded once again of the power of prayer.  I hope I am able to teach you about the open lines of communication to Jesus.  I hope I am able to show you the way to a true Friend, Healer, Companion, and Redeemer through prayer.  Too often we, as humans, only pray when we are lost and looking for You to guide us on our way.  We plead for Your mercy in situations we realize are out of our control.  We ask for Your abundant giving, neglecting to offer You thanks for the blessings You richly bless us with each and every day.  I am guilty of these things, my sweet youngling.  Sadly, I find myself deep in prayer when I need His help and not nearly enough in giving thanks for what He has provided.  Although I know in 1 Thessalonians 5:17, we are commanded to "Pray without ceasing," He does not stop there.  We are also commanded, "In everything, give thanks, for this is the will of Jesus Christ concerning you," (1 Thessalonians 5:18).  All through my pregancy, I prayed for your health. I prayed for a safe and painless (or as painless as possible) delivery. I prayed our families would journey to the hospital safely for your arrival.  I prayed all of these things, asking Him once again to do MY will.  Yet, I know that today, I have not thanked Him for my safe travel to deliver you safely to the sitter's home.  I know today I have not thanked Him for the opportunity to hear you laugh this morning.  After all, it was His will we were granted the time to spend with one another this morning. 

I am thankful for each moment He grants me to spend with you, and it's time I told Him.

I love you my sweet blessing,

Mommy