Prayer changes things

God is so cool. He really does work things out in such an amazing way. I once heard of God's plan described like a tapestry. The back of it looks a little messy; sometimes you're not really sure where different strands are going and if it all makes sense. But then you flip it over and it is a beautiful work of art. A masterpiece.

I guess I thought of that analogy because God truly has done a work in leading me to where I am today in being a mom of 3 boys. I once wondered if He knew what He was doing. I never used to dream I'd be in a house with this much testosterone. The energy levels amaze me. The differences amaze me. There's not much sitting and coloring or playing house going on (some of my favorites when I was little). There's a whole lot of battling and "fighting the bad guys" that occurs. But He has a purpose. He has brought me such a long way in 5 years! He has shown me that this is what He meant for me. And now, with another little one on the way, I finally can feel a sense of peace that truly it might be a boy...4 boys....and we will be okay if so!

I have been blessed to find a sort of 'community' of boy moms through the MOB society and now Warrior Prayers. I don't necessarily make it to the blogs every day, but I always find that God leads me to just the right post at just the right time. It really is cool. And that's what He did with 21 days of prayer for sons.

So, I embarked on 21 days (weekdays in April) of prayer about 2 weeks ago, and it has been amazing. Tom and I are praying specific scriptures (outlined in Brooke's ebook, Warrior Prayers) regarding topics like obedience,  pride, submission to authority, integrity, purity, love, joy, peace...

I can't say that it's been like a magic wand waved over our house, but I truly do sense a change since I started this. A move toward more peace...more patience...more love...more joy! We have always prayed for our sons, but this is so much more. I feel like I'm in constant conversation with God about them, and that changes my attitude toward them. It helps me realize that they are works in progress. It gives me more compassion towards them, more patience with them (which I run low on when I'm feeling sick and tired!). It humbles me, too. I realize I need to pray these scriptures in a specific way for myself, and  for Tom also. This Christian-life "thing" is not a one-day deal. It's a constant refining process. Daily. A constant turning back of focus. Refocusing on Christ and all He's done for us. Allowing His Spirit to work in and through us. Living for His glory. Bearing much fruit.

I pray these little boy hearts will know that there is a big God who loves them with an unfailing love. I pray that their hearts will turn to Him forever. And I pray that they will live and walk in Victory, claiming all that is ours in Christ Jesus, all the days of their lives.

Thank you, dear Lord, for hearing our prayers...