It seems like ever since we conceived
Isaac I've been craving strawberry margaritas. I blamed it on the
fact that just a month before I discovered the most wonderful skinny
strawberry margarita recipe and didn't have quite enough time to
indulge.
Two nights ago Stephen whisked me away
to Tito's where I could finally scratch my margarita itch.
I asked my mom if she minded if we
stepped out for a while and before we left Nathan said,
“Go mom –
have fun. God gave me a vision that Daddy is going to pray over
someone tonight.”
I replied, “Oh, really?”
“Yup” he said
simply as he kept playing his game.
A spontaneous date night over chips &
salsa and drinks with my husband was just what I needed. I didn't
mention to Stephen what Nathan had said earlier. No reason in
particular – I just didn't think about it much. As we were leaving
we ended up chatting with a server that we had got to know over the
years. Stephen asked him how he had been and he went on to explain
the trials he'd been going through and how he's struggling. Knowing
this fella for quite some time this was out of his character – to
just put everything out there like he did. We gave him the best
advice we could but just before we left Stephen asked if he could
pray over him.
I absolutely loved that God sent and used Stephen to hold him up. God knew I needed a night out, He knew our
friend needed prayer and He blessed Nathan with giving him a vision.
As we walked out I was so giddy I could hardly contain myself. (And,
no, it wasn't the alcohol.) As we walked to the car I shared with Stephen what Nathan said and we both couldn't help but send up praise for God's relationship with
Nathan & the gifts He has given him.
Lately Nathan has had quite a
few visions and has been hearing messages from God. He's so young and
“insignificant” in this world but God is using him mightily. I
think he hears from the Lord more than I do, and yet how quick I am
sometimes to dismiss what he says. I hate that! The
Kingdom of Heaven belongs to children, God wants us to become
child-like...so shouldn't I encourage him to press in further &
really listen to him instead of brushing off what he has to say? I
hope I've learned my lesson here. He can
surely teach me a few things.
Thank you Lord God for giving Nathan a
prophetic vision! Please continue to do so! Thank you for opening my
eyes more and more daily. Teach
me and guide me on how to raise, strengthen and support the man You made Nathan to be.
All glory to You.