Sleep , peace and first love restored

I used to claim Psalm 4:8, 3:5 whenever I  find it hard to fall asleep,  browsing online (for hours) after an extra long super tiring busy day of handling kids alone - while hubby away from home for week(s). And it would have been past midnight already.

But these two weeks, God has graciously helped me to sleep well(early), wake up early and seek Him first.  Some days I failed to read/pray early in the morning. But rested in His love rather taking it hard on myself. He sustained me wonderfully when my hubby was not around(the only human support in a foreign land), my vehicle(that I use to drop n pick up kids at school) broke down failing to start at all, bedroom fan coil burnt while fast asleep. Amidst all these He filled me with His peace that passes all understanding. And He woke me up everyday early in the morning and am happy that I've found the long lost way to my first love for Him. Still miles to go. As I was pondering about His love and faithfulness, thinking to share how He lead me, I'm quite surprised to see today's devotion in our daily bread Psalm 127:1,2.

His strength during weakness

Myself, my kids ( 4 year old and 3 months old), mom everyone were sick last month...I was visiting hospital everyday in a week...either for elder one or younger one....my elder one had fever and he became very weak to an extend that.. he was not able to stand for a minute....i thought of consulting pediatrician monday..but 2 days after fever rashes appeared in face and hands...it did not look like hand foot mouth disease...looked similar to measles so was worried thinking it might spread to younger one too...did a small prayer and left it to him...at the very same time one of my Periappa passed away so parents left to hometown immediately....God never let me down...i kept saying "you are my strength when I am weak"....he helped me manage both of them alone....praise God doctor confirmed that it was not measels..and is less contagious and I can travel to hometown....

he protected us and lead us beautifully during travel.... Usually things like these put me down....but this time I was able to feel him strengthening me.... thanking God...and praying for those sailing on the same boat...

Marriage after 35

We had prayed for my friend Felicia to get married. She is 35+ I guess. Many days I was wondering how marriage is possible for her! You know what?! Yesterday my very own eyes have seen it happening to a handsome guy. They didn’t really look like in their 35+. God made this possible. Thanks for all your prayers...
He is a prayer answering God!

Following God's standard

After reading this I. Urged to share this testimony.
Am on the way to my MSc psychology distant education contact class. Last semester I was bit allowed to write the exam because of lack of attendance.

Last time as well as this time I saw many giving proxy attendance for their friends.As I have to leave back both kids at home for the entire day ,people at home are not so happy about my classes.

1.I could have asked someone to give proxy to take care of kids and to avoid unpleasant situations at home.
2.A friend who couldn't come today asked if I could give proxy attendance as attendance is mandatory for writing exam. It was hard for me to say No.

But Thank God for instructing me to be steadfast in following His standards.I neither choose to ask someone to give proxy nor agreed to do it for someone else.
👆Adhering to the worldly patterns has become a lifestyle and not so big a sin. But the reward for being truthful. And honoring God is much greater than we could imagine.

Safe and sound

It was not until recently I let go of one of my many fears, and started taking my one year old daughter in the bike. Maybe this Sunday was her 3rd or 4th time in the bike sandwiched between my husband and I.

As soon as the ride started she dozed off to sleep, in the very hot sun with her recently shaved head. I was cautiously covering her head with her hat (oh she never likes anything on her head) and wrapping her arms and legs to prevent them from sunburn. It all went fine until we took a turn toward Koyambedu.

We were too close to a public bus and suddenly I could see my husband struggling to apply brake. And with some slight zigzags the bike was stopped. The food packets we had over the petrol tank fell on the floor.

I could not think about anything except my lo who was peacefully sleeping leaning on me.

Shhhhhhh!!! Those few seconds were so scary.

The images of her falling down on the heavy traffic road and the vehicles dashing her, blah blah were passing through my mind.

Suddenly I saw a guy walking toward us handing us the food packets. And there were no vehicles behind us for few seconds. Things seemed alright, though we could not relax.

We again moved forward thanking the Lord from the depth of our hearts! It was He who kept us safe, without even disturbing my daughter’s sleep. He indeed neither sleeps nor slumbers. Praise be to Him!!! He is awesome!!!
Thanking God for his protection