Last week I was booked to speak at a conference in Mississippi and I  was exited about it and was ready to go. Unfortunately, a situation came up with my daughter and on top of the situation she was not feeling well. I had a decision to make which was to find someone else to care for her and nurse her will Mommy was away teaching or stay home. Well,  God reminded me of what matters most and what was to come first. His instruction was my first ministry (all ministry means is service, I do not know why this word freaks people out so.....anywho) is to my family....my children. Their needs must come first. He reminded me that if I wanted to be a jet set all around the world personality, then I should have decided to be fried, died and tied! Children are not to be sacrificed for ministry or work of any kind. So I put away my lecture notes, the BAD suit I had planned to wear and all my books and study material.

"But Lord, I want to go" I whined. "Not this time, daughter. Not this time."
So the next  morning when I was supposed to be teaching, praying, interceding, Hannah was in my bed with a runny nose and her head on my chest. She looked at me with those big ole eyes and said "Mommy...." that's all she said was "Mommy". I got really into her face so I could feel her breath and assured her that I would always be there to wipe her runny noses, put band aids on her boo-boo's and hear her first words.

I accepted the fact that I am in the season of my life where I will not be able to accept every invitation and go to every engagement. I have to prioritize and do what matters most so I have committed to only one engagement a month.....that is all I can do. And because I was obedient and did not leave my child God gave me a wonderful gift.  A person that all ready helps care for Hannah will be my weekend Nanny....she can stay at my home and even travel with me. SAY WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God u never cease to amaze me. Oh, the sweet rewards of learning to trust Him.

Trust Him. Go when he says go, stay when he says stay. Just do what HE says....He never ever fails and He is just waiting to bless your obedience.