The Problem with Twitter.

The problem with Twitter  me is that I love to think I have control. I love to promote myself. I want people to like me, follow me, and approve of me.

The problem with the internet is that we no longer need accountability before teaching. We no longer need permission to be heard. We no longer need preparation to speak.

Remember the story of Jesus as a child in the temple? It's in Luke ch2 staring at verse 40. His parents lost track of Him and when they found Jesus, He was in the temple among the teachers. The teachers were astonished at His intelligence. However, further development was necessary. Jesus being 100% God  though 100% had to humble Himself and go back with his parents to regular and every day life. :52 states that "Jesus increased in wisdom (in broad and full understanding) and in stature and years, and in favor with God and man.".

How much more should we humble ourselves? Becoming a Twitter or Internet teacher could very well be part of one's calling. I do not at all doubt the power and purpose of God in the interwebs. However, the challenge is to not become self-ordained, self-confident, self-educated prophets who are not yet equipped or fully developed for God's work. No one is perfect. This I know for sure.

I just know that God is calling me to humble myself enough to become more disciplined and to be dedicated to preparation for His plan. It may mean staying quiet when you want to speak or learning when you want to teach, but it's okay. Be patient. Be humble. Be faithful. His ideas are bigger and better than mine could ever be. That means letting go of my creativity and plans to see His at work in my life.

Lord, I surrender.

Dear baby,

We are a short while away from trying to conceive you, but only God knows when we you will join our little family. We love you, already. We do. 

We watched a documentary a couple of days ago called "The Business of Being Born". Yes, your daddy watched it too. We learned about how important it is for you to be held by me as soon as you are born. We  learned about the bond that you and I will one day share. We learned that God's design is perfect and though the process of labor and delivery is exquisitely natural, He has blessed man with knowledge to make interventions when necessary. 

With that being said, there is something that we want you to know. It's something that we want to continue to show you with our lives as you are born and as you will God willing continue to grow. We trust in God. Yes, we will do our research. Yes, we see Godly counsel. Yes, we pray for wisdom and strength to obey. Yes, we go to God's Word.

Our plan is for me to continue to become healthier and stronger in body, conceive you in a short while, and give birth to you in our cozy home while lying in our large tub. That's our plan at this moment, but regardless of what happens we want you to know that God's plan is perfect. We want you to know that we know that God's plan is perfect. We can trust Him with our lives and with yours. 

That's how we do it in this family. 

Sincerely, 

Me