The Favor of God

I went to the mailbox today, as usual. But something very unusual happened. There was a magazine from Grace Baptist Church. I know you are thinking whats so unusual about that. Well.....there on the front page was a picture of Elijah and some other boys at last years Freedom Fest. Its not that big a deal. But how often do you receive something in the mail with your kids pic on the front? Not often at my house! Needless to say we were very excited for him.

It seems that good things just happen to this kid. I remember when he was born he was so small. He wasn't strong enough to breath on his own. So they put him in the NICU at Children's Hospital. I originally named him Isaiah. As I began to pray I knew in my heart that God had not given me an Isaiah but an Elijah. I knew then and am convinced more and more everyday that my Elijah is also caught up in a whirlwind. There I prayed for hours for his healing. For Elijah to find favor with God. For God's countenance to shine on his face. I wanted him to be a living testament of the mercy and grace of God. Thank you Lord for answering my prayers.