Jeremiah 1:5

 

Hard to believe our little girl is 7 years old today!  Recently I was reading a parenting book about praying for your children.  The author suggested claiming a scripture for your children. Posting it in their rooms, praying it over them with diligence.  Claiming that verse as your child's life verse.  While I thought it was a great idea at the time, I had little idea of what specific scripture verse would be Lily's until just a few days ago when I was reading another parenting book by a dear family friend.

It is Jeremiah 1:5

Before I formed you in the womb I knew^[you,
before you were born I set you apart...

This is so true of our beautiful Lily bean.  I am so convinced that before she was formed in her birthmother's womb, God knew Lily. He knew exactly what he wanted for her life.   Before she was born he set Lily apart to be a mighty warrior for Him.  Just knowing Lily and her life experiences up til now I am confident of this truth!  She is set apart for God's mighty calling!
 

Birthday breakfast with Shadow at Abuelitas

In other news, Lily spent her 7th birthday with her Abuelita, Tia Sharon, and Shiloh.  What a special treat.  They went horseback riding at Elk Mountain trails where Shiloh works.  Lily was so excited, she got to ride the horse Patches totally by herself.  While she has ridden a lot with a guide, it was her first time totally riding independently.  She was ecstatic.  She came home telling us how she got to control the horse all by herself and explained how she did that!  Needless to say, it was an awesome day!