Oh, So Tired

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.  Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

That's about the size of it, Lord.  I just looked up "tired" in the Bible Gateway keyword search, and those results with the verses above bring tears to my eyes and down my face.  A la "Malachi's Message" from Adventures in Odyssey~what would I ask for today as a special gift from You?  Whit asked for inspiration.  Today I ask for refreshment.  And maybe energy.

1. Bill and Mom: If I am tired, how much more tired is she?  He, in some ways thankfully, isn't very aware of what is happening to him.  Please bring her refreshment, too.  And relief from any pain for him?  These times are difficult and confusing in their lives.  Direct them, support them, send angels to minister to them both.  Please?
2. John: How sad.  I have no idea how aware he is of what is happening to him.  With the progressive supranuclear palsy as well as whatever else is ravaging his body, he remains a "stubborn Polack."  :)  Is it time for another card?  Do I have any other pictures of him?  (Do I have time to look for one????)
3. Amy: [long pause] I don't even know where to begin to pray for her with regard to her near future.  Tijuana or Gordon?  What are You up to, Lord?  I cannot speak for her, but I will speak for myself.  Either one is fine, as long as it is definitely Your will for her.  We just sorta kinda need to know....you know?  In the meantime, please give all of us the peace that passes understanding as we wait, patiently~~or not so much patiently but wanting to develop that fruit of the Spirit.
4. Julie: Please help her find the right church.  Thank You for a Christian RD!  Bless Julie and Mary Frances as they embark on this roommate thing.  Preserve their relationship.  Living together can be stressful and damaging to a friendship.  Empower her for a successful year of studying for service in Your kingdom, wherever You are leading her in Your field.

I know there is SO much more.  I will enter again soon, but for now, I am going to try to organize my to-do list.

Francis Chan's challenge in Crazy Love remains fresh in my mind: "DO NOT ASSUME YOU ARE GOOD SOIL."  Make me good soil, Lord.  I may need to be hoed, turned, fertilized with stuff that doesn't smell so good, cleaned out of rocks and twigs and junk. Make me rich, fertile soil in which Your word takes deep and healthy root.

In Jesus's name~~Amen!