Lord, it is a Thursday night. Right now, Julie's at Lakeside, Amy's at Samantha's, and George is...who knows? Dear Lord, I am not very focused right now. If I were to sit quietly for a bit of time, I know that I would think of several if not a dozen things to bring to You.
90 seconds from home! That's George. Later, Lord. Love you!
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Sydney Allen
Oh, God! How tragic this event that took a 3-year-old baby girl's life! 1 Thessalonians 4:13 says,
May we not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. May we, and especially the Allens, grieve with the comfort that comes only from You. Supernatural, extraordinary comfort that is next to impossible for the human mind to comprehend but which our regenerate hearts can glimpse.
Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.
May we not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. May we, and especially the Allens, grieve with the comfort that comes only from You. Supernatural, extraordinary comfort that is next to impossible for the human mind to comprehend but which our regenerate hearts can glimpse.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Wishing for a Long Time
Lord, it's just before 10 a.m. today, and I will have to get to work on time for 11:30 a.m. :( In between, I need to package some things for Julie and send out a quick invitation to the MOPS gals for Sunday. I am still dripping wet from my shower! Thank You that You are master of time, and the number of minutes I spend here is not indicative of my prayer or of Your love.
So--Do I have a blind spot when it comes to that patient at work? I seem to butt heads with the psychiatrist over him. He is a pain; that is not the issue. In fact, in general it seems that we are ("we" meaning the professional staff) failing to treat most of our patients with dignity and respect. However, I digress. My initial question concerned a blind spot. If I have one, dear Lord, reveal it to me and open my eyes. This stalemate, this conflict is not comfortable (although my comfort is not the goal here).
Please bless both my daughters, but especially Julie this week at Lakeside. Please give her extra wisdom, maturity, patience, love, and endurance. Show her a glimpse of Yourself? That will keep her going! She's a special one. May she bless You right back.
I wish I didn't have to go. I have SO much more to pray about. Accept this small entry as a token of my praying without ceasing, but having no evidence to support that. :) I love You! Amen.
So--Do I have a blind spot when it comes to that patient at work? I seem to butt heads with the psychiatrist over him. He is a pain; that is not the issue. In fact, in general it seems that we are ("we" meaning the professional staff) failing to treat most of our patients with dignity and respect. However, I digress. My initial question concerned a blind spot. If I have one, dear Lord, reveal it to me and open my eyes. This stalemate, this conflict is not comfortable (although my comfort is not the goal here).
Please bless both my daughters, but especially Julie this week at Lakeside. Please give her extra wisdom, maturity, patience, love, and endurance. Show her a glimpse of Yourself? That will keep her going! She's a special one. May she bless You right back.
I wish I didn't have to go. I have SO much more to pray about. Accept this small entry as a token of my praying without ceasing, but having no evidence to support that. :) I love You! Amen.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
In the "Garden"
That may not be the best title for this post, Lord, but it reflects my wish to spend time in the quiet place in my heart--Your garden--with You.
Today's One Year Bible reading is Paul's testimony to ... Jerusalem? In this part of the story, he speaks Greek to the commander of the barracks and Aramaic to the crowd. This made me think of Franklin, and his interest in languages for the purpose of translating Scripture for those who have no version for themselves. Please bless that young man, Lord, and preserve his life and health for the furtherance of Your Kingdom.
One part of the passage that I wondered about was this: "The God of our fathers has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth." Would this mean me, too? "You will be his witness to all men of what you have seen and heard. And now what are you waiting for?" This fits well with the premise of David Platt's book Follow Me, that our only purpose and Your overriding will is to tell all people the message.
Oh, to spend more time here with You. It's almost 9 a.m., and I have to mail that Keurig K-cup holder today, and I haven't showered yet, and I have to be at work by 11:30 a.m. For a day alone....
Love You, dear Lord!
PS Blessings on Julie! She is probably exhausted in her work at Lakeside.
Today's One Year Bible reading is Paul's testimony to ... Jerusalem? In this part of the story, he speaks Greek to the commander of the barracks and Aramaic to the crowd. This made me think of Franklin, and his interest in languages for the purpose of translating Scripture for those who have no version for themselves. Please bless that young man, Lord, and preserve his life and health for the furtherance of Your Kingdom.
One part of the passage that I wondered about was this: "The God of our fathers has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth." Would this mean me, too? "You will be his witness to all men of what you have seen and heard. And now what are you waiting for?" This fits well with the premise of David Platt's book Follow Me, that our only purpose and Your overriding will is to tell all people the message.
Oh, to spend more time here with You. It's almost 9 a.m., and I have to mail that Keurig K-cup holder today, and I haven't showered yet, and I have to be at work by 11:30 a.m. For a day alone....
Love You, dear Lord!
PS Blessings on Julie! She is probably exhausted in her work at Lakeside.
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