Friday, February 17, 2012

For Kyle

I love it when:

1. You stop by my office to see me throughout the day, even if it is only for 30 seconds
2. You put toothpaste on my toothbrush for me
3. You wash the dishes, do laundry, and clean up around the house
4. You randomly try to pinpoint where my belly button is 
5. You wake up with me in the mornings, even on days you don't have to be anywhere that early
6. You start doing that ridiculous thing you call rapping - the sound of it really does annoy me though. ;-)
7. You stop whatever it is you're doing to give me a hug and kiss when I come home for my break, or from work, or anytime you see me really.
8. You bring pretzel snacks to bed in your pockets - however, the time you made a whole ham sandwich takes the cake.
9. You beat me in UNO. Everytime.
10. You wear your "Green" outfit
11. You pray with me every night before going to bed - especially the times you pray for Noel cause you know how much that means to me.
12. You try and make the price of filling up our tank end up on $0.53 - my favorite number.
13. You talk to me in Cal Lightmans voice, love.
14. You get donuts from Fitch's for us on Saturday mornings
15. You handle and cook the chicken for me cause I don't like touching or cooking it.
16. You open doors for me and walk closest to the roadside - you have always been a proper gentleman
17. You watch Shaun the Sheep with me - meeehhhhhhhhh!
18. You let me take a bite of whatever you are eating.
19. You play Temple run. It's super cute at how proud you get of your new high scores.
20. You tell me I'm beautiful, so beautiful to you - even when I don't always accept it from you or believe it for myself.
21. You call me all kinds of silly names - i.e. goobersnatch, chinchburg, chewytooth etc.


I just love it when you are the love of my life - which, thankfully, is Always and Forever. 


I love everything about you, Kyle Daniel.

<3 - Your Laila Mae

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

The only thing I have

It's hard to carry a burden in your heart for people you cannot reach.

But When prayer becomes the only thing you have, The only means you have, You can't help but realize it's power and significance in the lives of those you are praying for.

We as Christians have the beautiful gift and freedom of being able to boldly approach our great High Priest at the throne of grace when we are in need (and even when we aren't!)...but how often are we bringing the needs of others before him? How often are we bringing their deepest need of salvation before the Savior?

If we have this freedom, should we not extend it on behalf of others who don't yet know it for themselves? 

When we intercede - pray intently for those who need Jesus - I believe our faith moves mountains, that the eye could never see, in a calloused, broken, lost, and seemingly hopeless heart.

An interceding prayer of faith so terrifies the Enemy, making him shudder and cower in fear when the name and blood of Jesus is claimed and proclaimed over a beloved soul who he thought would always be within his grasp...



I truly believe intentional, intercessory prayer is a catalyst that compels the Holy Spirit to begin His work in those He so deeply desires to rescue...






Loosen the grip of the Enemy today...




My brethren, the desire of my heart and my petition before God is on their behalf that they would have LIFE.  
-Romans 10:1