our ebenezer

several years ago, we began the tradition of having a family "ebenezer" time (1 Sam. 7:12) when we are all together over the holidays. it has been such a blessed reminder to be able to share what the Lord has been teaching and working in our lives throughout the year as well as praying and singing with one another! we had our gathering this past saturday and the following are some thoughts and prayers that have risen in my mind from that time (as compiled from our quiz material - 2 Cor. 2-5):

gram - 2 Cor. 3:2 - thank you God for allowing us to be in the family of this faithful woman.
dad - 2 Cor. 5:18 - thank you for reminding us to view life through the lens of God's sovereignty!
mom - 2 Cor. 5:15 - thank you for your selfless example - may Christ receive all the glory!
uncle paul - 2 Cor. 5:20 - thank you for representing Christ well wherever you go!
aunt lois - 2 Cor. 2:4 - as sarah reminded us, your letters were such a reminder of your love :) thank you!
bean - 2 Cor. 4:8-10 - know that we are standing with you on our knees - He will not give you more than you can handle. may Christ's life be manifested through you even in this difficult time!
joey - 2 Cor. 3:16 - we pray for your turning - O Lord, remove the veil.
jason - 2 Cor. 3:12 - i began to pray this one for you as you shared - praise God for hope, praise God for boldness!
brandyn - 2 Cor. 4:13 - it's a blessing that you feel so free to share with us - and such faith to speak... may the baby within you grow to be God's mighty servant!
levi - 2 Cor. 5:7 - way to go learning your verse! may this truth guide your life, little priest :)
layla rose - 2 Cor. 4:17-18 - we never knew you, but we celebrate the wisdom of our God... you already know the glory far more than we do!
baby boyd - 2 Cor. 4:15 - may God's grace extend to you - increasing our thanksgiving and His glory!
ryan - 2 Cor. 3:5 - Christ IS your sufficiency. amen.
sarah - 2 Cor. 2:14 - your joy is a constant reminder of our triumphal procession, may it continue to spread the knowledge of Him.
julia - 2 Cor. 4:6 - may the light of Christ shine in your heart!
matt - 2 Cor. 5:17-19 - as a new creation in Christ, may you be an agent of reconciliation!
becky - 2 Cor. 5:11 - welcome to the family :) hopefully the time together has helped you to get to know us a little better.