"But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does."
James 1:25

This is the verse that we memorized yesterday in our Good News Club. What an amazing verse! As we kept talking about it and learning it with the kids it just truly became so much more meaningful and full of life! His Word is truly alive and active!

I love the promise that comes when we look intently(examining, closely) at His Word. Not just on Sundays or just to get it out of the way, but continually and not just reading it, but doing what it says...and when we do this, His Word promises that we will be blessed in what we do. When we are obedient to His Word and we do what it says there is a for sure blessing that comes with it. Like we told the kids last night, "it does not necessarily mean a lollipop :)" but it means something better and more meaningful that that! And isn't that true! The peace, joy, hope and all those spiritual blessings are amazing and so much more worth than any material thing we can receive. As Matt and I talked about this verse this morning I was so overjoyed and challenged to be obedient and a doer of His Word. In it is a great reward! Lord, give us a desire, longing and thirst for Your Word!

Our kids are so special! We are blessed to be able to be a part of their lives! How much they are learning and how much they desire to live those Truths is truly amazing. I have been praying almost daily for them, that the Lord would set them apart for Him. That our Lord will use them mightly for His Kingdom! I can already see them going to all the nations proclaiming His hope and love to those who have never heard. Lord, continue the work that you have started in them.