I am a first-born daughter with a younger sister. That's it- just the two of us. From as far back as I can remember, though, I've wanted a big brother, or at least my interpretation of a big brother! Someone who, first off, was a guy: less drama, get-ter done type. A brother who would stick up for me, encourage me, give me the 'he' side of the story, and would just be there for me. Being first born, that was never going to happen...but a girl can dream, right?
Fast forward to today: married 15 years, two boys of my own and we move to Nevada. Little did I know that God had heard that prayer of a young girl and was waiting until now to answer it. How??? In the only way that God could... No, there wasn't some strange random adoption. God placed in my life a 'brother' who is more than I ever asked for...just like God does! This brother is a man of God; a mentor to me and my family; a friend to my husband; a man that my boys look up to. He's compassionate, honest (even if it hurts), trustworthy, humble, God-seeking and God-fearing. His family is precious to me...
Why this blubbering on and on? Well, God used my brother today... I said a prayer several months ago when I felt a stirring in my heart, kind of a question-prayer not so much an asking- for-something-prayer. A prayer that I left at the foot of the cross and didn't pick back up again. A prayer that I was truly waiting on God to answer. And today, my brother was God's voice to answer that prayer. (Did I mention that my bro is a great listener?) My brother listened to me, and heard my heart. I don't know if he knew that God was using him to speak to my heart today, but that's the kind of brother he is- willing to yield to what God asks of him without question or hesitation. You can't ask for much more than that. Yeah, I'll always be the oldest sister in my family, but in God's family I have the BEST big brother!! Thanks, bro! (you know who you are!)
Friday, January 22, 2010
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Friday, January 22, 2010
It's the little things...like big brothers!
I am a first-born daughter with a younger sister. That's it- just the two of us. From as far back as I can remember, though, I've wanted a big brother, or at least my interpretation of a big brother! Someone who, first off, was a guy: less drama, get-ter done type. A brother who would stick up for me, encourage me, give me the 'he' side of the story, and would just be there for me. Being first born, that was never going to happen...but a girl can dream, right?
Fast forward to today: married 15 years, two boys of my own and we move to Nevada. Little did I know that God had heard that prayer of a young girl and was waiting until now to answer it. How??? In the only way that God could... No, there wasn't some strange random adoption. God placed in my life a 'brother' who is more than I ever asked for...just like God does! This brother is a man of God; a mentor to me and my family; a friend to my husband; a man that my boys look up to. He's compassionate, honest (even if it hurts), trustworthy, humble, God-seeking and God-fearing. His family is precious to me...
Why this blubbering on and on? Well, God used my brother today... I said a prayer several months ago when I felt a stirring in my heart, kind of a question-prayer not so much an asking- for-something-prayer. A prayer that I left at the foot of the cross and didn't pick back up again. A prayer that I was truly waiting on God to answer. And today, my brother was God's voice to answer that prayer. (Did I mention that my bro is a great listener?) My brother listened to me, and heard my heart. I don't know if he knew that God was using him to speak to my heart today, but that's the kind of brother he is- willing to yield to what God asks of him without question or hesitation. You can't ask for much more than that. Yeah, I'll always be the oldest sister in my family, but in God's family I have the BEST big brother!! Thanks, bro! (you know who you are!)
Fast forward to today: married 15 years, two boys of my own and we move to Nevada. Little did I know that God had heard that prayer of a young girl and was waiting until now to answer it. How??? In the only way that God could... No, there wasn't some strange random adoption. God placed in my life a 'brother' who is more than I ever asked for...just like God does! This brother is a man of God; a mentor to me and my family; a friend to my husband; a man that my boys look up to. He's compassionate, honest (even if it hurts), trustworthy, humble, God-seeking and God-fearing. His family is precious to me...
Why this blubbering on and on? Well, God used my brother today... I said a prayer several months ago when I felt a stirring in my heart, kind of a question-prayer not so much an asking- for-something-prayer. A prayer that I left at the foot of the cross and didn't pick back up again. A prayer that I was truly waiting on God to answer. And today, my brother was God's voice to answer that prayer. (Did I mention that my bro is a great listener?) My brother listened to me, and heard my heart. I don't know if he knew that God was using him to speak to my heart today, but that's the kind of brother he is- willing to yield to what God asks of him without question or hesitation. You can't ask for much more than that. Yeah, I'll always be the oldest sister in my family, but in God's family I have the BEST big brother!! Thanks, bro! (you know who you are!)
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What a blessing from God, to have such a 'brother' in your life! Being an only child myself, I understand exactly how you feel - wishing for and needing that camaraderie and support of a sibling. Glad you found the answer to your question, my friend, it makes my heart happy to read your words and feel your joy.
~Miranda -
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What a blessing from God, to have such a 'brother' in your life! Being an only child myself, I understand exactly how you feel - wishing for and needing that camaraderie and support of a sibling. Glad you found the answer to your question, my friend, it makes my heart happy to read your words and feel your joy.
~Miranda
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