[Grateful Vibes #34] I'm Grateful to God for a Day of Rest and Visitors
Daniel spending quality time with momma. He's milk drunk now.
Today has been an enjoyable and restful day.
Our first Sabbath with Daniel was great, the girls thought it was great that the baby was out of mamma. They haven't quite figured out how that works and we're not exactly explaining it to them. They are facinated with what is left of the umbilical cord. They were worried there would be a hole there.
Adoring little Daniel Benjamin before dinner.
We received a very nice flower arrangement from a friend. I like the blue theme!
My Father-in-Law made a special visit for breakfast.
There's an old saying "food is love" and this especially shows after a new baby is born. We had soup brought to us last night for dinner, my Father-in-Law brought over breakfast for us and visitors brought us lots of Tupperware full of food.
A fruit crepe with whipped cream, yummy.
It's a very special time, just after a baby is born.
It's a time when things are taken care of for a bit while mamma recovers and the parents get to know their new little one. It's been a joy talking with my daughters about their new little brother. They already show him a lot of affection.
It's amazing to look across the dinner table and see FOUR little ones looking back at me. We are expanding and a wonderful rate and it will be great raising them up as they grow.
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! Psalm 127:3-5
There is incredible strength in a close family. We always have each other's backs. We stand up for our parents, brothers and sisters. And great strength comes from seeking the will of God and doing it, that we may be part of the family of God.
Jesus replied, “Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?” Pointing to His disciples, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers. For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.” Matthew 12:48-50
It is my job as Father to be the example God desires and to teach them His ways that through Messiah, they can have the Name of YHVH on their foreheads.
To all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— children born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but born of God. John 1:12-13
It's one thing to try to make a name for ourselves, and take over the world by our stength, but it is in HIS strength (our weakness) that we will ultimately prevail and be adopted into the family of God.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One. Ephesians 1:3-6
We are very far from being a perfect family, but if we cultivate and take care, pruning those things that are empty and worthless, fertilizing the ground, digging in deep roots, soaking in the rain from Heaven, then God will cause us to grow and bear good fruit for the Kingdom of Heaven!
How blessed is everyone who fears YHVH, who walks in His ways. When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands, you will be happy and it will be well with you. Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine within your house, your children like olive plants around your table. Behold, for thus shall the man be blessed who fears YHVH. Psalm 128:1-4
Amen and Amen! Bless the Most High!
This is 34 of 70 of the #gratefulvibes challenge by @paradise-found.
Check out the previous Grateful Vibe: Grateful for our Midwife and her Assistant!
God bless you and your family. Thank you for sharing all the richness of this precious arrival, and all the joys that come with a new baby.
Thank you for your comment! @ironshield
Daniel Benjamin is such a good name for your new son. Who does he look like, Mom or Dad? It's wonderful that the girls are so happy having a baby brother. How lovely it is to have food brought to the house in the early days. Fruit crepe with whipped cream! You are being spoiled! Enjoy it!
Right now I think Daniel looks just shrivelly. Sort of like a raisin. Once he unfolds, we'll get a better idea of who he takes after. He has really big hands and feet, that's not from my side of the family. We've been enjoying the food and yes, we get slightly spoiled for that first week with all the food donations. But as they say "food is love". @ironshield
Nice name daniel @ironshield
Thank you. I've had that name selected for a long time. Daniel Benjamin.
I remember asking my mom who gave me her my name jacob she answered the midwife. I really appreciate if the names are taken from the bible..
It is awesome to have family come and share in the bounty.
Yes, it's amazing. We've had a lot of visitors lately and we've been enjoying their company. @ironshield
Folks forget to soon after the birth of the baby that they are fresh from God.
I'm so very happy for you, a beautiful son!! Congratulations man!!
Thanks, I'm already happy with my son. @ironshield
Very beautiful family already, now the son you wanted!!
And his first Sabbath!! Wonderful moment!!
Bless the Most High!!
Thank you for sharing this grateful moment with us!
It was a blessing!
Thank you. It's my pleasure to share these with the steemit community. Thanks for stopping by! @ironshield
Wish you all the best!
I have three girls. For now.. 😊
Children are a blessing from above, that's for sure! @ironshield
Congrats on the newest addition to the family!
Thank you! It's amazing, I have four children now. As many children as hands between my wife and I. @ironshield
1 more and you can form your own basketball team ;)
Naww, they're too short. @ironshield
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Pictures tells that love Joy and happiness exist because you have gave room to cultivate it, may our Good Lord bless your family the more. my regards to everyone, one kiss for my steem baby. @theheralds
Thank you @theheralds, this baby has a lot going for him, if we remain diligent in teaching. Bless the Most High! @ironshield