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Song: Faithful Father

January 2018 issue

Written and produced by Amy Smith

 
 
Monday's email arrived in your inbox this morning! This one is short but sweet. ⠀ ⠀ Most of us have a relationship in our life that seems beyond repair. But is anything beyond the reach of God's redemptive power? Natalya shares part one of a remarkable marriage testimony (her in-laws story) about the healing power of God even after divorce. ⠀ ⠀ Included in the email is a song from @aaronshust that will have you worshipping God around the house and in the car as you go about your day! ⠀ ⠀ Sign up via the link in our bio to tap in to those resources and more!
|| Friday Magnify ||⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Oh, magnify the LORD with me,⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And let us exalt His name together."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Psalm 34:3⠀ ⠀ This week, I magnify the Lord for His tender patience with me. As a parent, I can understand the nature of God for His children in a less murky way - it is still far beyond my ability to comprehend or grasp the width and depth and height of His love, but as a mom who deeply loves my children yet struggles with patience I am in awe of the patient love God has for me! It is beyond my understanding - I mess up so often, yet He patiently waits while I relearn the same lesson again and again. May He give me the ability to reflect even a small measure of His overwhelming longsuffering with my own loved ones. Natalya
The next issue of Strength and Song is coming soon! We are very excited. Those who subscribe now will receive the first two issues right away and the third one as soon as it is released! The themes for this year were definitely from the Lord. We have loved connecting with each writer and hearing their heart for the Lord and for YOU. The body of Christ is truly a beautiful thing when He is front and center! If you want to check out the print magazine, you can find more info in our bio.
"If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.”⠀ Mother Teresa
|| Friday Magnify ||⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Oh, magnify the LORD with me,⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And let us exalt His name together."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Psalm 34:3⠀ ⠀ This week, I'm thankful for little teachers. Caleb (left) has been soaking up EVERYTHING his older brother (Levi, right) does and says - it's adorable. Levi, being the verbal processor and natural teacher that he is, has really taken to this new role. He's noticed Caleb's interest in things and he does his best to explain and teach him new words. ⠀ ⠀ Of course this new dynamic has two sides, but what a sweet thing it is to watch them bond and learn together! ⠀ ⠀ What are you thankful for this week, friends?⠀ ⠀ - Amy
Amy Parsons started Strength and Song magazine after realizing a need in her own life as a new mom! She had no idea it would turn into such a beautiful community after less than two years of existing. You can subscribe to the print magazine and receive the first two issues right away - the third is coming out in a couple months, and we are SO thrilled to share it with you. Also, join our email community and receive the weekly emails every Monday! You can do all that and more via the link in our bio.
"The greatest stumbling block for children in worship is that their parents do not cherish the hour. Children can feel the difference between duty and delight. Therefore, the first and most important job of a parent is to fall in love with the worship of God. You can't impart what you don't possess."⠀ John Piper⠀ ⠀ You can't impart what you don't possess! Many of us have witnessed the disastrous effect a parent can have on their child. I know a woman with a razor sharp tongue and a divisive spirit - and her daughter is her mirror image. We must be so careful in how we live our lives, mamas! We can teach our girls (and boys!) to embrace the spirit of rebellion that the world encourages, or the spirit of submission to God and desire to bring Him glory. But ultimately, they will most likely follow the example we live, not the words we say.⠀ ⠀ Fall in love with worship, prayer, and reading the Bible. Put that as your priority and I promise you will not regret it! The dishes will eventually get done. The laundry will gradually diminish as your littles grow big and leave the nest. But the importance you place on a relationship with God will make a lasting impression on their souls.
Are you weary and discouraged? Looking around at the evil in this world, are you frustrated and sad and angry? Not knowing where to start, how to keep any hope?⠀ ⠀ Many things have been heavy on my (Amy's) heart lately, and I shared in this week's email how I'm processing and working through it all. Raising babies in such a confused, hateful world is so weighty and hard. God does give us hope, and my prayer is that you'll truly be encouraged through this email. ⠀ ⠀ Check your Inboxes, or sign up in our profile: www.strengthandsong.com ⠀ ⠀ Have a wonderful start to the week, mamas ❤️
You know what to do today! 😉
We want to know! As with each magazine issue, we ask readers for their input - so that we can publish and share it. This is such a fun one! So, where'd you meet and how long have you been married? 😊