Guest Post with Shannon Milholland

I'm honored to have Shannon, a sweet lady who loves God's Word be my guest today.

Psalm 8:3, 4 When I consider your heavens...what is man that you are mindful of him?

These kids are  going to be too close together.  I was the one who'd born three kids already and  I didn't think having another one this soon was a good idea.  My husband who  shared the fun of the moment of conception but none of the development of  the  baby disagreed.

Carynne Morgason Milholland was born just sixteen months  after our third daughter.  I didn't know then the sweetness of a hug so tight it  enfuses your heart with love.  I hadn't heard the sound of a voice so
tender, it  forces a smile to your face.  I couldn't imagine in less than two years my  husband would have cancer that would eradicate any possibility of further  children.

Today I am reading Psalm 8.  In this magnificent passage of  praise, David stands in awe at glory of the heavens and the power of a Creator  who fashioned them.  On any starry evening, I peer into the sky and
wonder how  the God of all heaven sees and cares for an ordinary girl like me.

I  don't recall being particularly spiritual the day I let Scott talk me into  another baby.  It was a usual day on my regular walk of faith.  My God who  dwells among the galaxies and also in my heart gently nudged my husband that  day.  He wanted to give me a present.

This would be no One Spot Target  special.  The God who speaks solar systems into existence planted a seed of pure  joy in my womb.  He planted her in His perfect timing.  She is an extravagant  gift of His grace and love.

Jesus, when I stare out into Your vast sky, I  consider Your greatness.  I feel so small by comparison.  Your hand is large  enough to plant a star in the sky and gentle enough to bring clear evidence of  Your love into my life and family.  There is no greater place to dwell than here  with You in Constellation Grace.

Shannon is married to Scott Milholland, Chief Operating Officer of Hope Church, Memphis, Tennessee. God has blessed Scott and Shannon with four daughters. Shannon finds contentment among piles of laundry and miles of carpool lines and delights in helping other women find that place of joy in life.   Shannon is the author of a blog entitled “Jesus and My Orange Juice”. In her blog, she offers inspiration and practical insight on how God’s Word speaks into the crazy life of an ordinary wife and mom. She also speaks on a variety of topics bringing messages packed with encouragement and wisdom.