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As the Waters Cover the Sea

Let the earth be filled
not with noise,
not with pride,
not with the restless striving of men

But with the knowledge
of the glory of God.

Like morning light
spilling over silent hills,
like rivers that refuse
to run dry,
let His glory rise.

In marketplaces and quiet rooms,
in classrooms and crowded streets,
let hearts awaken
to who He is.

Not just heard of
but known.
Not just spoken of
but revealed.

Let children speak of His wonders.
Let nations bow in awe.
Let ordinary lives
shine with eternal weight.

As waters cover the sea
deep, wide, unstoppable
so let His glory cover the earth.

And let it begin in me.

REWARD SYSTEM part 1

On Sunday, 24th February, as we were walking back from church, we suddenly noticed something beautiful. Our little girl, Sarayu, was greeting the uncles and aunties we met along the way.

What made it special was that earlier that same morning, we had noticed her struggle a little to greet some new uncles whose faces she was not familiar with. We were visiting that church for the first time, so many faces were new to her.

But on our way back, she tried again — and this time she greeted them confidently.

Right there, we paused our walk, sat down together, and took a moment to reward that good character.(I will tell you what the reward was later )

Over time, we have become very aware of the importance of rewarding good behavior in our home. Sometimes we do it very well, and sometimes we forget. In 2025 we were quite intentional about rewarding good behavior, but toward the later part of the year we began to slip and forget.

Just a few days earlier, my husband and I had attended a parenting Bible study with Uncle John Mahon. During the study, we were reminded again about the importance of a reward system in the home. After the session, we discussed it again together and decided to intentionally pick it up again — rewarding good character when we see it.

So this little moment on the roadside became a simple but meaningful parenting moment for our family.

Sometimes discipleship in the home looks like pausing your walk, noticing growth, and celebrating it.

Check the comment section to see a few benefits of having a reward system in the home.👇🏼👇🏼

When parents serve their children with love,when spouses serve one another with patience,and when children learn to help and care for others ,the family becomes a place where Christ is reflected.

Jesus taught us that greatness comes through serving.

“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” Mark 10:43

Today, look for a simple way to serve someone in your home.

Because a Christ-centered family is built on love, humility, and service.