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Song: Faithful Father

January 2018 issue

Written and produced by Amy Smith

 
 
It's been quiet around here! This last month has been so full. I finally got to writing a bunch of it down - may it bless you! Link in profile ❤️
So many things going on here... Some days, all the things are overwhelming. Feeling a bit of that today, as I can't seem to get on top of anything. . So a reminder to myself, and whoever might be in the same boat: . "From the rising of the sun to it's going down, the LORD's Name is to be praised." (Psalm 113:3) . Things will get done. Today's feelings will pass. He is good and I will praise Him today!
Thankful today for how gracious our God is. Every now and then it hits me... He orchestrates everything for His glory; the good, the bad, and the in-between. He knows all things. He truly does go before me - so many times I've stopped and realized, He's already worked this out. He knew I needed time to adjust to this or that, He knew the lessons that needed to be learned before we came to this day. He is ever so gracious in how He brings us along!
Perseverance Amidst Pain: an Interview with Amanda Auer⠀ ⠀ This is one of the heaviest articles we have published in Strength and Song. In 2018, the Auer family was blindsided by the sudden heart failure of their three year old daughter, Rowen. After what they thought was an allergic reaction to something, they took her to the ER twice before the doctors told them the news - little Rowen's heart was failing and she needed a transplant. ⠀ ⠀ Amanda shares in the interview the conflicting emotions in her mama heart as she watched her daughter battle for her life for three months in a hospital. The pain of knowing that she could lose Rowan, the difficulty of raising their other three children (including a newborn!), maintaining her relationship with her husband,and ultimately trusting God despite the grim diagnosis - all of that and more is in this article, and you will need a box of tissues next to you as you read. Also, give her a follow: @amandaauer ⠀ You can get a copy today by going to the link in our bio.
"[Psalm 115] has been on my mind a lot lately, especially the verses (4-8) describing the futility of idols. This past Sunday, our pastor pointed something out that corresponded with these verses - people who create idols ultimately worship themselves. True, isn’t it? . If an idol has a mouth but can’t speak, who comes up with its rules and morals? . If an idol has eyes but can’t see, who determines right and wrong? . If an idol has ears, but can’t hear, or noses, but can’t smell - who says what’s pleasing and what’s not?" . https://www.strengthandsong.com/blog/2019/9/10/not-an-idol-but-the-living-god . 👆 In profile!
The sun comes up and the sun goes down, and still He is faithful. Have a wonderful Sabbath, friends!
Today's the day - this final issue is now out and about! Some of you may already have your copies; many shipped out last Friday. . I'm excited to share this last one with you, it's a little extra meaningful to me this time. I have been praying it will be a blessing to each woman who reads it. If you haven't ordered a copy (or two, to share), link in profile will get you there! . ❤️ Amy
We are so thankful to all the lovely ladies who contributed to Strength and Song magazine this year! These women of God have prayerfully shared valuable encouragement, exhortation, and loving advice all designed specifically for moms navigating parenthood in the season of littles.⠀ ⠀ This is your LAST CHANCE to receive three carefully designed and compiled issues in your actual, physical mailbox - don't miss out! Subscribe via the link in our bio.
"Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave."⠀ Martin Luther⠀ ⠀ I remember one time my husband and I had a stupid disagreement over text while he was at work. Later that night, after we worked it all out, he confessed that he had been reluctant to come home on the drive back from work. That stuck within my heart, and ever since then I have purposed to do my best to make my husband feel welcome home at the end of the day, no matter what kind of unfinished business we might have to deal with. ⠀ ⠀ I haven't always succeeded, but it is such a good goal for us as wives to strive for, with God's help!
We are gearing up for the release of our last issue of Strength and Song magazine! The theme is perseverance, and we have some amazing articles written to you by women of God who have persevered through many different seasons of life and have graciously shared godly wisdom through the beauty of the written word. ⠀ ⠀ If you are a subscriber, you will be receiving this special issue in just a few weeks!⠀ ⠀ If you haven't yet signed up for this year, it's not too late! Subscribe today and receive all three issues of Strength and Song magazine Volume II: Truth, Hospitality, and Perseverance.