Eloquent Ellie

No surprise that our little diva likes sparkle words!

Ellie's teacher is helping the kids grasp the concept of "sparkle" words, mostly adjectives that occur before the word they describe. Eloquent Ellie loves sparkle words! She joyously interrupts a quiet conversation when she recognizes these dazzling darlings! As we read her books, she frequently interrupts herself when she discovers a hidden gem in the story.

Sometimes, though, her quiet soul quivers when she can't think of a wonderful word to interject in her school sentences.... as you can see, I have no such ignominious issue!

To help my effervescent Ellie perfect her new skill, we are memorizing Psalm 145 together. Just read this precious words...

I will exalt you, my God the King; 

   I will praise your name for ever and ever. 

² Every day I will praise you 

   and extol your name for ever and ever.

 ³ Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; 

   his greatness no one can fathom. 

⁴ One generation commends your works to another; 

   they tell of your mighty acts. 

⁵ They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— 

   and I will meditate on your wonderful works.

⁶ They tell of the power of your awesome works— 

   and I will proclaim your great deeds. 

⁷ They celebrate your abundant goodness 

   and joyfully sing of your righteousness.

I doubt that King David's first grade teacher taught sparkle words, but I'm confident that with all his soul, he understood the glorious richness these words add. And he used them to praise the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, God, his Savior and Redeemer!

How about us? Does God hear us sing his deserved praises? Or does he just hear our pitiful moans?

Something to think about!

May your day be richly blessed with the love of your Heavenly Father who adores you!