Love this from my brother and his wife!
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Friday, May 6, 2016
Birthday Tribute to My Sher
Dear Sher,
On your birthday, I want to just say thank you for being who God called you to be. You have blessed my life and our children's lives. You have impacted all of us inside the home and countless others outside the home. I'm humbled, honored, and privileged to be your husband. You are loved as a daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, leader, pastor's wife, and best of all as a child of God.
Happy day of birth big/little/tiny fingers sis!! What a great year this has been and will continue to be!! You are a smart, strong, loving and nurturing woman of God! You have many roles, you "know your role" (cue the Rock song..."If you smell... that's for you !!)...and you live those roles out well and for that, I/we are blessed and grateful!! Hope you enjoy this special day and the new year ahead...God bless you, keep you and surround you with His presence in every moment of your life! You are blessed and have been a blessing to me and our family so Thank you!! We love you!! Time to partayyyy!!!
Happy bday Big sis and friend! Thank you for LEADING by example. You don't need to say much but you lead by your actions. There are a Lot of sacrifices you make both seen and unseen. Thank you. I see you forgive wen it's not easy to, sacrifice wen it's not easy to, love wen it's not easy to yet you still do it with such grace. Thank you for the example that you are. Thank you for the blessing you have been to me and my family. Have a beautiful beautiful day today! His promises are true in your life! We love you!
Happy birthday Sherin Chechiiii! So blessed to have you in my life and couldn't have asked for a more loving, caring and supportive sister like you. Thanks for always being there to talk to and giving advice. Praying that God continues to grow in your life in the many years ahead. LOVE YOU!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG CHECHI!!! Glad to have you as the first lady in this siblingry. You do a fantastic job in all the roles you have to play. From wife, to mother, to sister, to pastor's wife. You are strong loving and occasionally funny. Glad to have you as our OLDEST sister (no in-laws in this family). We love you and pray God continues to bless you and keep you strong in this coming year!!
Happy Birthday Sherin!!!! Continue to be the prayer Warrior the encourager and the woman of wisdom. Your role in the kingdom of God and in the life of others is very important. The part you play seen and unseen is vital to expansion of God's Kingdom. Let this new year bring strength and fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit in your life. God Bless!!!!
Happy Birthday Sherin!!! God has blessed you with another beautiful baby and many more blessing to come. Have a wonderful mayo de cinco/bday and a blessed year to come.
Happy birthday friend!! Praise God for the STRONG woman of God that you are... Through many struggles and ups and downs you have been like that ship anchored in the Word and The Promises of God. Thank you for encouraging me to do the same and always speaking/sharing LIFE from The Word Of God and the right words at the right time! Praise God for your life and testimony! Thank you being an awesome friend/family to us and being there for us not just in word but also in action/deed in times of great need! We will never forget it .. We love you chica!! You are loved and cherished!! 29 looks great on you!
Happy happy birthday Sher our mama bear!!! I thank God for the blessing you are for the people around you. For that caring heart of yours, for the tears you shed when I was in pain.....God sees your heart!! God bless you this year and grant your heart's desires!!!
Happy Birthday Kochamme!! You pour out a lotta love from your life. You may not know it but when you speak or share you deposit little nuggets into our hearts that we carry with us and remember often in times of our struggle. #anchor. You have been a blessing to our family! Your prayers might not be loud and with a booming voice, but they come from the depths of your heart, and I know heaven answers those prayers. I've seen you handling so many situations with grace and have seen you grow over the years (not physically ... You still short and cute. The tough seasons in your life have made you a stronger person! Praying God blesses you this new year and takes you to new heights that you can't even imagine. Love you Sher!
Happy cinco de mayo!!! Oh and HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHERIN!!! Your life is a gift. A gift to all of us. You love and care for us deeply and so genuinely!! You wear many hats and handle it all with such grace!! You simply do not profess your faith and trust in GOD but you demonstrate your utter need and dependence on HIM alone. You get joy from seeing others prosper. And you hurt when one of us hurts. You are an admirable, classy, beautiful woman!! Your life story is written by an Almighty GOD who call us to trust HIM for all the chapters ahead. Thank you for blessing me and my family!! Thank you doing life with us!! Thank you for being you!! We love you mucho senorita bonita!! Can't wait to celebrate!!
There is nothing left to say, Absolutely agree with everything everyone said about you Sher, thank you for being a blessing in our lives, wish you a happy bday.
I just want to declare this verse over your life as a blessing for this new year:
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good;
Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!
Psalms 34:8 (NKJV)
On this day, I share some thoughts from some folks close to you as a tribute and memento to you on this day to celebrate the goodness of the Lord upon your life. Hope you enjoy!
Happy bday Big sis and friend! Thank you for LEADING by example. You don't need to say much but you lead by your actions. There are a Lot of sacrifices you make both seen and unseen. Thank you. I see you forgive wen it's not easy to, sacrifice wen it's not easy to, love wen it's not easy to yet you still do it with such grace. Thank you for the example that you are. Thank you for the blessing you have been to me and my family. Have a beautiful beautiful day today! His promises are true in your life! We love you!
Happy birthday Sherin Chechiiii! So blessed to have you in my life and couldn't have asked for a more loving, caring and supportive sister like you. Thanks for always being there to talk to and giving advice. Praying that God continues to grow in your life in the many years ahead. LOVE YOU!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG CHECHI!!! Glad to have you as the first lady in this siblingry. You do a fantastic job in all the roles you have to play. From wife, to mother, to sister, to pastor's wife. You are strong loving and occasionally funny. Glad to have you as our OLDEST sister (no in-laws in this family). We love you and pray God continues to bless you and keep you strong in this coming year!!
Happy Birthday Sherin!!!! Continue to be the prayer Warrior the encourager and the woman of wisdom. Your role in the kingdom of God and in the life of others is very important. The part you play seen and unseen is vital to expansion of God's Kingdom. Let this new year bring strength and fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit in your life. God Bless!!!!
Happy Birthday Sherin!!! God has blessed you with another beautiful baby and many more blessing to come. Have a wonderful mayo de cinco/bday and a blessed year to come.
Happy birthday friend!! Praise God for the STRONG woman of God that you are... Through many struggles and ups and downs you have been like that ship anchored in the Word and The Promises of God. Thank you for encouraging me to do the same and always speaking/sharing LIFE from The Word Of God and the right words at the right time! Praise God for your life and testimony! Thank you being an awesome friend/family to us and being there for us not just in word but also in action/deed in times of great need! We will never forget it .. We love you chica!! You are loved and cherished!! 29 looks great on you!
Happy happy birthday Sher our mama bear!!! I thank God for the blessing you are for the people around you. For that caring heart of yours, for the tears you shed when I was in pain.....God sees your heart!! God bless you this year and grant your heart's desires!!!
Happy Birthday Kochamme!! You pour out a lotta love from your life. You may not know it but when you speak or share you deposit little nuggets into our hearts that we carry with us and remember often in times of our struggle. #anchor. You have been a blessing to our family! Your prayers might not be loud and with a booming voice, but they come from the depths of your heart, and I know heaven answers those prayers. I've seen you handling so many situations with grace and have seen you grow over the years (not physically ... You still short and cute. The tough seasons in your life have made you a stronger person! Praying God blesses you this new year and takes you to new heights that you can't even imagine. Love you Sher!
Happy cinco de mayo!!! Oh and HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHERIN!!! Your life is a gift. A gift to all of us. You love and care for us deeply and so genuinely!! You wear many hats and handle it all with such grace!! You simply do not profess your faith and trust in GOD but you demonstrate your utter need and dependence on HIM alone. You get joy from seeing others prosper. And you hurt when one of us hurts. You are an admirable, classy, beautiful woman!! Your life story is written by an Almighty GOD who call us to trust HIM for all the chapters ahead. Thank you for blessing me and my family!! Thank you doing life with us!! Thank you for being you!! We love you mucho senorita bonita!! Can't wait to celebrate!!
There is nothing left to say, Absolutely agree with everything everyone said about you Sher, thank you for being a blessing in our lives, wish you a happy bday.
Happy Birthday!
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
4 +1 = BE AMAZED
As I was drinking my Powerade (those who know me know why I had to go run down to the cafe and buy one quick), listening to the song "Good Good Father" while waiting outside the OR and Sherin is being prepped inside, a dear close friend sends a text and it read as follows: "He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” Psalms 91:4 NLT"
The "BE AMAZED" moment for me happened when I finished reading the scripture reference. Why? Well, before Sherin was taken in for the surgery (and I ran down to buy Powerade), the Holy Spirit gave me a scripture to read aloud over Sherin and the baby. I did so in the room, we prayed and then followed the staff into the OR waiting area. That scripture was Psalms 91.
Well, Sherin and I were in the OR with a bunch of medical staff, the Powerade stayed outside on a seat, but we were joined by our newest beautiful baby girl. We became parents of 3 kids this week. On Monday, the Lord decided it was time for us to see what He had in His mind before time began. He created this person and was forming her over the past 9 months in Sherin's womb.
God blessed our family with a new gift of life, Lillian. Mom and baby are resting, getting stronger, and doing well. Abigail and Kayla, her older sisters, are so excited and can't wait to bring her home. Abigail went from having one person call her "chaechi" (Indian vernacular for big sister) to two people. Kayla went from being our baby to being a chaechi. Sherin and I go from "man to man" to "zone" defense. Sherin's strength, motherly instincts, love, care, and nurturing gift is what makes our family go and grow!
I never realized you can love so much until having Lillian. Logic may seem that with more kids the fullness of your love just gets spread out equally. This is really hitting deep in me now more than ever that its not about loving our kids equally but loving each one fully. Isn't that what our "Good Good Father" in heaven feels too? Its not loving each of His children equally but He loves each of us fully! You will not receive part of His never ending or never failing love, but ALL of it! Abigail, Kayla, and Lillian will not get part of our love but each will get all of our love.
Please keep Sherin, Lillian and our family in your prayers! Thanks to all for your prayers, encouragement, well wishes, and support!
The "BE AMAZED" moment for me happened when I finished reading the scripture reference. Why? Well, before Sherin was taken in for the surgery (and I ran down to buy Powerade), the Holy Spirit gave me a scripture to read aloud over Sherin and the baby. I did so in the room, we prayed and then followed the staff into the OR waiting area. That scripture was Psalms 91.
Well, Sherin and I were in the OR with a bunch of medical staff, the Powerade stayed outside on a seat, but we were joined by our newest beautiful baby girl. We became parents of 3 kids this week. On Monday, the Lord decided it was time for us to see what He had in His mind before time began. He created this person and was forming her over the past 9 months in Sherin's womb.
God blessed our family with a new gift of life, Lillian. Mom and baby are resting, getting stronger, and doing well. Abigail and Kayla, her older sisters, are so excited and can't wait to bring her home. Abigail went from having one person call her "chaechi" (Indian vernacular for big sister) to two people. Kayla went from being our baby to being a chaechi. Sherin and I go from "man to man" to "zone" defense. Sherin's strength, motherly instincts, love, care, and nurturing gift is what makes our family go and grow!
I never realized you can love so much until having Lillian. Logic may seem that with more kids the fullness of your love just gets spread out equally. This is really hitting deep in me now more than ever that its not about loving our kids equally but loving each one fully. Isn't that what our "Good Good Father" in heaven feels too? Its not loving each of His children equally but He loves each of us fully! You will not receive part of His never ending or never failing love, but ALL of it! Abigail, Kayla, and Lillian will not get part of our love but each will get all of our love.
Please keep Sherin, Lillian and our family in your prayers! Thanks to all for your prayers, encouragement, well wishes, and support!
Love,
Mathew Family of 5
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Opportunity Is Knocking
Opportunities are in front of you to grow your faith, build your courage, and experience the power of God in your life. If you rather have comfort and convenience, then opportunities are not your thing.
Today, I pray that you look at life from a different perspective. Winston Churchill said, "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, but an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
Today, I pray that you look at life from a different perspective. Winston Churchill said, "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, but an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
Over the past two weeks we have looked a little deeper into what we need to ask for and how we need to seek God. So now we come to the point where we are facing, hoping for, and praying for opportunities. What is the significance of opportunities? F. Scott Fitzgerald said, "Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss." How many opportunities have we seen and missed? How many have we not recognize because we were distracted with temptations? Can we be patient while being persistent?
You may be in a storm (as I write this in NY this weekend, quite literally we are in blizzard) or you're in the middle of spiritual warfare. How do you battle? With the snow, you just wait it out and shovel out of it. With the spiritual battles, you just keep on asking, keep on seeking, and keep on knocking.
If we pray, God has some opportunities for us. Let's look at a few that Lord shared with me through the scriptures.
Opportunity To Be Blessed - Matthew 6:6
If we pray, we'll have the opportunity to be blessed. If you can close the door to the distractions and even routines of life and make time for prayer, God will respond. You'll face constant opposition from you finding the time and space to pray but you have to fight through that and pray. Close the door and pray; He will open the "doors' and bless.
Opportunity To Be Amazed - Acts 12:13-16
If we pray, we'll have the opportunity to be amazed by the miraculous power of God. Your answer to prayer is at the door. How many miracles are we not seeing, receiving, realizing, or even enjoying when those miracles are staring you in the face.
When your answer is at the door, go and open it and receive it!
Opportunity To Serve - 1 Corinthians 16:9
If we pray, we'll have opportunities to serve God. Can we ask God to open "doors" for us to share our story and how the work of Jesus shapes our lives with other people? God will provide those opportunities to live our life on purpose. You can serve God at home, work, school, and His church. Ask God to give you those opportunities and seize them. Serving God is not an easy thing but every sacrifice we make is worth taking the opportunity to grow.
Opportunity Of A Lifetime - Revelations 3:20
If we pray, we'll have the opportunity of a LIFE-time! Not just our life time but for our eternal life. Jesus is knocking on the door to your heart. Will you answer that knock and welcome Him into your heart? Or will you just let him stand outside and keep knocking? I'm thankful Jesus is patient and persistent with us even when we are neither with Him.
Opportunity is knocking, will you answer? You will have opportunities, will you seize them? You can experience "good enough" in your life or "God is enough" in your life. God is waiting for you to knock with prayer so He can open doors in your life. What do you want? Who are you seeking? Will you answer?
Enjoy The Ride,
If we pray, we'll have the opportunity to be blessed. If you can close the door to the distractions and even routines of life and make time for prayer, God will respond. You'll face constant opposition from you finding the time and space to pray but you have to fight through that and pray. Close the door and pray; He will open the "doors' and bless.
Opportunity To Be Amazed - Acts 12:13-16
If we pray, we'll have the opportunity to be amazed by the miraculous power of God. Your answer to prayer is at the door. How many miracles are we not seeing, receiving, realizing, or even enjoying when those miracles are staring you in the face.
When your answer is at the door, go and open it and receive it!
Opportunity To Serve - 1 Corinthians 16:9
If we pray, we'll have opportunities to serve God. Can we ask God to open "doors" for us to share our story and how the work of Jesus shapes our lives with other people? God will provide those opportunities to live our life on purpose. You can serve God at home, work, school, and His church. Ask God to give you those opportunities and seize them. Serving God is not an easy thing but every sacrifice we make is worth taking the opportunity to grow.
Opportunity Of A Lifetime - Revelations 3:20
If we pray, we'll have the opportunity of a LIFE-time! Not just our life time but for our eternal life. Jesus is knocking on the door to your heart. Will you answer that knock and welcome Him into your heart? Or will you just let him stand outside and keep knocking? I'm thankful Jesus is patient and persistent with us even when we are neither with Him.
Opportunity is knocking, will you answer? You will have opportunities, will you seize them? You can experience "good enough" in your life or "God is enough" in your life. God is waiting for you to knock with prayer so He can open doors in your life. What do you want? Who are you seeking? Will you answer?
Enjoy The Ride,
Pastor Cee
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