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Sunday~
"How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from you commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." Psalm 119:9-11

Why do we try to conform God to our will? Live in His word and know true joy.

Monday~
"Make me to know your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old."
Psalm 25:4-6

God reveals the truth of our time and all time to us through Scripture.

Tuesday~
"The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the tstimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple: the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb."
Psalm 19:7-10

All the laws in all the books in all the libraries of the world are but a footnote to the law of God.

Wednesday~
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways ackowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
Proverbs 3:5-6

To know and understand God comes not through our intellect, but through the wisdom given to us by the grace of God.

Thursday~
"My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart."
Proverbs 3:1-3

Don't measure success by society's standards. Use Christ as your measuring stick.

Friday~
"The the LORD answered Job our of the whirlwind and said: 'Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding, Who determined its measurements - surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? Or who laid its cornerstond...?'"
Job 38:1, 4-6

When we measure God by our limited standards, we attempt to measure the elephant by weighing one strand of its hair.

Saturaday~
"Philip said to him, 'Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.' Jesus said to him, 'Have I been with you so lon, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, Show us the Father?'"
John 14:8-9

Christ is God made flesh. If you want to know God, you must draw closer to Jesus.

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Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Ethan Alexander Hartung

This happy occassion will finally become a reality on August 1st at 11:30!!! (So mom you can tell people) We met with our wonderful lawyer yesterday afternoon and got the court date scheduled! We are soooooo excited! He will legally be ours, and then I GET to call all the doctors and therapists and tell them to officially change his name! Yeah!
You are all invited to the court hearing at 11:30 and we are going to be having an open house from 3:30 - 5:30 pm with a meal at 5:30 or so!!!!
We are so thankful that we are finally at this point and cannot wait until we hear the judge say "petition for adoption, granted!" Of course I won't cry a bit! (heehe)
Feel free to email if you have any questions and let me know if you are able to make it to celebrate with us! Thank you all for your prayers the last few months while we have been "hanging" and not knowing what is going on!
God is SO good!

3 comments :

Michelle said...

Congratulations! That is wonderful news!!

Chasing Pure Simplicity said...

Yeah! I know how much this means and remember how special the day was with our Ethan! When we were in court yesterday for #2 we witnessed someone else finalizing - it had been an 8 month process for them. It was such a blessing to sit in on that and remember what a beautiful way God has chosen to build our families.

Anonymous said...

Ash and Jason
Finally - the special day is a reality!!! How awesome is that!!! We are so happy for you and Ada and Ethan! When the judge says "adoption granted" I know one gramdma that will have a tear or eight!!!
Again, Congrats! God knew who needed to be Ethan's momma and daddy!
Give Ethan a great big hug from gram. And give Ada a hug - cuz now she will have the little brother she has come to know and love FOREVER!!!!
Love you all tons!