Before Azariah was born I remember women telling me that there is no way to describe the love that will come over you for your child. There was no way for me to prepare for what happened when they handed me Azariah for the first time. I am so overcome with love for this little boy! But along with all of the feelings of joy and gladness have come great fears that I have never before felt. I have to give my emotions to God daily and trust that He is the One who is sustaining every breathe that Azariah takes. Even though I want to protect Azariah from all harm or pain and this corrupt world, I know that I can not do that. His life is in God's hands, and that is the safest place for him. But when I really think about Azariah's life and future, I realize that the only thing that matters in the end is if he comes to saving faith in Jesus Christ. I know that I have no power to save him, but I have full assurance that my God is mighty to save. My job now is to feed him, bathe him, sing to him, change his diaper, kiss him, and most importantly pray for him. These verses have been on my mind often:
"By You I have been sustained from my birth; You are He who took me from my mother's womb; My praise is continually of You." ~Psalm 71:6
2 comments:
Holden and Rachel----what a blessing the Lord has given you in little Azariah. GREAT IS THE LORD!
Thank you for sharing with us through your blog. You guys are a blessing to us. May God continue to shower you with blessings in Christ Jesus.
In Him,
Shannon Ayers
Holden, Rachel and Azariah,
What a wonderful blog, love this and thank you so much for sharing it with us up here in Iowa...beautiful family in all ways...love it all, always, as this is one of the most blessed and wonderful parts of your life...many more to come
Love your cousin,Jill and the rest of the crew =)
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