As I think about the perfect gifts to give my kids, my husband and my mom this Christmas, I’ve decided that more than anything, what they want is more of “me.” More of my time, my attention to really listen and be together for no purpose but just that!
God’s been whispering to my heart about loving well, living deeply, enjoying the gifts of those I love most! He’s been reminding me through His Word, through messages and music that when I look back on my life, it won’t really matter who I knew, what I have or what I did, what will matter most is how I lived!! That brings me to my next thought…
Cool Christmas Give Aways
– TWO DRAWINGS!!!
It’s time for my Cool Christmas Give-Away and we extended it since the response has been so amazing!! I just couldn’t only choose one. I have loved reading everyone’s comments and stories, and hope you’ll leave one, too!
About my gift: Have you heard Point of Grace’s newest song, “How You Live”? It’s my favorite!! When it comes on, I turn up the music and sing with all of my heart. It embarrases my kids but, oh well.
Last month I had the incredible blessing of getting to know three of the members of Point of Grace on the Girl’s Get-Away Cruise. I told them about how we do give-aways on our blogs, so they gave me a signed copy of their photo and their newest CD – “How You Live” to give away!!! Here’s the music video they did with their kids. (click on the arrow to watch) You might want to get some tissue or get ready to sing – either way, turn up the music and listen closely – it just might change how you live!!
There’s more….
My Cool Christmas Give-Away includes the Point of Grace CD, an autographed photo, a 2 session DVD from my “Living and Leaving a Legacy” women’s conference and a copy of God’s Purpose for Every Woman with devotions for everyday to help you really live! And I am giving away Two Gift Paks now!!
To enter the drawings, click on the word “comments” below and tell me how this song touches your heart and why’d you’d like to win. You can also post on Lysa TerKeurst’s blog (for double entries). We’re now doing the drawing Thursday morning, and we’ll both announce the winner on our blogs.
Remember this Christmas and all throughout next year, it’s not what you give…it’s how you live!!!
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What a blessing that song is for me today. I have been a stay at home mom for the last two and a half years & loved it, but often times I simply take things for granted. The Lord has really blessed me with two healthy kids & an amazing, Godly husband. I can find myself letting days pass without being ‘truly greatful’ & not stopping to truly thank the Lord for all he has given me. Well, this song really touched me this morning in a way that I could not have expected. I am going to work today for the first time & am really torn in knowing if this is the right thing for me to be doing. As I listened to this song, I realized that life is about what I do from day to day with my time & with my life and how it can glorify God. Living as an example for my kids isn’t easy, but it is commanded in scripture. What a blessing this song was for me today and confirmed that it is how I live that will impact my children & others, especially in showing them the love of Jesus Christ.
Thanks so much for sharing this song and your entry today. The Lord really used you today to touch my heart…thank you for letting Him do that through you and your blog!
What a Great God we serve!
I too love the song How we Live! I feel it is important to “go to the ballgames and go to the ballet… go see your folks more than the holidays! Kiss all your children, dance with your wife tell your husband you love him every night!” That song is PERFECT! Family is important! God has given us these gifts! We should cherish them!
What a beautiful song – my first time hearing it. What touched me is the thought of doing what I really want – Christ-centered, of course – right now. And isn’t it funny how we can’t even remember what we got for Christmas a year ago, yet the gifts seem so important at the time and we put so much thought into what we give others. All for nothing. It’s not what we get, what we give, what we have, but how we live.
Oh my..I just went over to your blog, I’m sure you’ve heard this one before, but you look similar to Beth Moore. Anyway..yes, our family needs more of us..how many times my kids have said “play w/ me” and I don’t drop what I am doing to do that. Its a lesson to be learned often. Now I am going to try to watch the video clip on your blog (try, as in, I have DIAL UP)Alyce
Enough to go around…that is tough for me to manage on a day-to-day basis. Little reminders like the ones provided by your ministry help me to focus on making time for GOD, my husband and my children. Thank you!
Great song with a great message! Thank you for sharing your love of life with us!
I loved the song and the children featured in the video. Children are so full of love and laughter. Oh if we just mirrored the little children’s delight in everyday experiences. In this hustle bustle time of year, women need to look at the smiles on their children and learn every day is a gift from our Lord and Savior!
As the mother of 2 teenage boys, we have plenty of hormones raging in our home. Each day some sort of conflict arises-something very minor that typically escalates-homework, schedules, hair styles…it is the time when I overhear our 2 boys apologize to one another, share a kindness or pray unprompted that I reflect on this song & the opportunity we have each day to put aside our own agendas & focus on others. Giving our best to Him through others each day.
Oh my goodness, I can’t help but cry when I hear that song. Isn’t it so true?? In order for my husband and I to understand the importance of that and for God to get our attention, we had to divorce. It is only through the divorce and God’s grace that we were able to reconcile, move from our world based lifestyle to a much simpler God focused life. We moved from CT to NC, married again and keep God, each other and our son at the center of our lives. Everything else comes after that…God led us to a house that we are restoring as we continue to restore our family. God is so good!! joshua2415sj3.blogspot.com
In His Grip,
Sherry
I love this song because it reminds me that it doesn’t matter what I say to my kids, it matters what I show them. If I say to honor God with everything that you do, but then I say a not-so-pretty word when I hit my toe, or get angry when I get cut off in traffic, or yell when my son is not obeying, then I am really not showing him much to be proud of in his mom. I know in my heart that God wants to help me, but I struggle with KNOWING that in my head. How wonderful it must feel to truly give “it” over to him, whatever “it” is.
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful song. The words really hit home with me. We know how to live well (at least we’re striving to learn, right?) yet it’s so hard in our human weakness. I am reminded of this every time that I lose my temper with my three small boys (5, 3, 1). It’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle surrounding this season but today I resolve anew to slow down, turn up the music, and try to see the world through the eyes of my children.
Your words continually encourage me. I love Point of Grace and am so glad you posted that video. In the constant rush of life these days I have to continually remind myself to be thankful for this season in my life. I realize that this moment can never be re-lived again. Proverbs 31 gives me the encouragement I so often need to walk closer to our God!
I lost my mother a year ago to a massive heart attack. This song reinforces everything I learned from losing her. Life is short (a vapor) and we need to LIVE it without regret or fear. Leaving behind a legacy for our children of freedom and hope.
Hi,
This song has a powerful message. Each day is so precious and we need to cherish each moment of it, and not worry about tomorrow. I think this song also says to me that we all need to spend good quality time with those we love and teach our children and grandchildren to love by example of “How You Live”.
Thank you for sharing the song on your blog. It is beautifully sung and written. I’m going to turn up the music and sing loud.
God is so good..And he wants us to take every opportunity to share our love and be happy and give a beautiful smile to those we meet..
God Bless
Christ love should shine through us. We should show our love for our family everyday. I learned this the hard way when a few years back I visited my brother and felt the need to tell him I loved him. I qinched the Spirit and did not tell him and about one hour later he shot himself. So I spend time talking to others telling them to say I love you. and that is why Point of Grace when they sing this song touches my heart.
As the mother of 2 teenage boys, we have plenty of hormones raging in our home. Each day some sort of conflict arises-something very minor that typically escalates-homework, schedules, hair styles…it is the time when I overhear our 2 boys apologize to one another, share a kindness or pray unprompted that I reflect on this song & the opportunity we have each day to put aside our own agendas & focus on others. Giving our best to Him through others each day.
Wow!! I just listened to the Point of Grace song and I love it. I, too, crank it up in my car. This song is so contrary to what the world would like us to be. In the world it IS about who you know and what you do. What a peace we have as Christians to know that the ONLY person worth knowing is Jesus Christ and it is because of Him that we live and have life eternal. That is our legacy and living it is what we should be about. Ahhh-there’s the rub. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in the “world” that I have to STOP it all and sit down w/the Savior!!!
I would like to win this prize because it would help me to do just that. Sit w/the Savior w/the daily devotional book. What a treat!!! Rachel’s conference DVD would be a wonderful additon to my Christian women’s library. Hooray!! Women Rule (just kidding!). And lastly, the Point of Grace CD would be icing on the prize. 🙂 I could turn up the volume anywhere and everywhere. Yikes that just might not be a good idea. Hee!!
Thanks you two for living a legacy and enouraging me EVERY day w/your web site and your “real” devotionals.
Keep up the Godly work,
Pam Stewart
Tomball, TX
Renee,
I just found your site…wonderful! Thank you for sharing this amazing song! I’m so turning up the volume now!
My dear friend just lost her husband and they are/were both 40 years old!!!! She tells me that she wishes she had spent more time w/him. Choosing to just “be” w/him rather than going out w/her sister, etc. Hindsight is 20/20 but her reflections have really helped me to enjoy every moment!
This song has blessed me and challenged me since I first heard it when it came out. I have lost some dear friends and relatives this year, and I am watching a friend fight moment by moment for her life as she battles cancer at the age of 32. It makes me think about how short life truly is and how we need to live it to the fullest!
I have been a Point of Grace fan since the beginning and am touched by so many of their songs.