"Four months old!"God-given, First-Born, and their baby, Matthew
Matthew turned four months old today. His parents have made it a point to buy a baby-sized cake to celebrate his monthly birthday.
This baby is so special. He is the first born son of my first born son! And he is my first grandson, and that makes him really special.
I have named him Forerunner.
Ernie and I have regularly prayed for this baby even while he was still in his mother's womb.
And these are the special verses that God has put in my heart for my grandson:
"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you;
before you were born, I sanctified you;
I ordained you a prophet to the nations.
Do not say, 'I am a youth,'
For you shall go to all to whom I send you.
And whatever I command you, you shall speak.
Do not be afraid of their faces
For I am with you to deliver you," says the Lord.
Then the Lord put forth His hand and touched my mouth and the Lord said to me:
"Behold I have put my words in your mouth.
See I have this day set you
over the nations and over the kingdoms,
To root out and to pull down,
To destroy and to throw down,
To build and to plant."
Jeremiah 1:5, 7-10
One of my favorite pictures of MatthewTaken on February 20, 2009
This was the special blessing that I prayed over my grandson today:
In the name of Jesus, Matthew, I bless you today with a reverential fear of God and an ability to highly respect the Lord. Then you will be happy and find great delight in keeping God's commands.
Today, in faith, I declare that You will not be afraid of people -- either great or small -- or of what they can say or do against you. Circumstances will never shake you from your foundation as long as you fear the Lord and obey His word.
I bless you with a great skill in hating those things that God hates --
a prideful spirit,
a lying tongue,
an unruly mouth,
and evil thoughts.
His banner will be displayed over you because you recognize that He is the God of truth and righteousness.
(Taken from Bless your Child Every Day, by Mary Ruth Swope)
Below are a few family pictures:
First-Born Son with his first bornTaken on February 7, 2009
God-given Daughter and "happy baby" MatthewTaken today, February 20, 2009
9 comments:
How fun! I especially loved the prayer you prayed over your little grandson. I look forward to watching him grow from afar and hearing from you about his walk with the Lord. I can't wait!
Blessings - Lisa
You asked about the Beth Moore Study I'm doing. It is a workbook called, "A Heart Like His" Seeking the Heart of God Through a Study of David. It is avaialble through Lifeway.com and you can probably get it at your local Christian Bookstore. I have thoroughly enjoyed it!
Blessings - Lisa
As I read this post, the thought came to me, "When I am an old woman, what will Matthew be?" Then the thought came, "He will be a powerful man of God."
Happy Birthday, Matthew!!
With a praying Grandmother, like you, Maria, how could Matthew be anything but a powerful man of God?
Loved seeing the pictures. I love that Papa God gave you this little life at such a needed time. He is truly a precious gift. I know you are loving every minute.
I am glad you had such an awesome time with your daughter.
Thanks for your sweet words at my blog. I love your visits!
That prayer articulates all I desire for my sons. Happy 4mths to Matthew! Blessings, Lidia!
There's nothing like the first born of a first born. My oldest son shares that honor and has lived up to his "billing" in so many ways. He'll turn 20 in April. And while all of my kids are equally loved and treasured by their grandparents, there's just a special connection that I see with him and his "paps." I'm so glad for it.
Also, so glad for friends that are willing to interrupt our lives with the offer of plane tickets and continuing friendship! I pray that in time, you will be able to make the trip to be with your friends.
Blessings on your week.
peace~elaine
They are so sweet. Forerunner is simply adorable.
And what a blessing to have such good friends in Thailand.
beautiful...forerunner...love that!!
LOVE it!! What a powerful grandmother you are. This made me cry.
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