On this day the Lord has made . . .

As I was driving home from the grocery store I heard a man on the radio ask what we were leaving our children/grandchildren. He mentioned how he would choose, over any amount of money, the writings from his grandfather . . . if he had left any.

So, I have determined to create a diary/journal of what happened to me on this day(s) the Lord has granted me.







Thursday, August 23, 2018

instead of weakness



At work, I took a test that showed my strengths (supposedly). I wish that I had taken this test decades ago because while I was sitting in the class I realized that I have always focused on my weakness instead of ever thinking about my strengths.

Clifton Strengths Finder
My strengths:

·         Adaptability
·         Restorative
·         Connectedness
·         Intellection
·         Input

Adaptability – Live in the moment; expect and respond well to new demands; flexible. People strong in the Adaptability theme prefer to "go with the flow." They tend to be "now" people who take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time.

Connectedness – Believe things happen for a reason; Believe everything is connected in some larger sense; Considerate, caring and sensitive; Faith in something greater. People strong in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason

Input – Inquisitive; like to collect things; Find many things interesting; People strong in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to collect and archive all kinds of information.

Intellection - Like to think; like mental exercise; Introspective; may spend time alone thinking of questions and coming up with possible answers. People strong in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.

Restorative - Love to solve problems; Enjoy the challenge of analyzing symptoms, identifying what is wrong, and finding a solution. People strong in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.


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Prayer List

  • Thank you Father thank you.
  • Lord, extend the kingdom of your Son.
  • O Merciful God, who hast made all men, and hatest nothing that thou hast made, nor desirest the death of a sinner, but rather that he should be converted and live; Have mercy upon all who know thee not as thou are revealed in the Gospel of thy Son. Take from them all ignorance, hardness of heart, and contempt of thy Word; and so fetch them home, blessed Lord to thy fold, that they may be one flock under one shepherd, Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
  • God please take the blinders from my children's heart and eyes. Please give them the gift of faith. Lord God, faith in you is so comforting and brings so much joy. Thank you!
  • God please bless Michael, Lindsay, and their families with faith, wisdom, and compassion. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • God thank you for the gift of my co-workers who have shown me that it is good to show that I am a Christian. It is more than okay, it is imperative that my faith shows, so that others can come to know you. Please make me into a shining light for you. Give me the words, and your wisdom, and please don't let me cause anyone to stumble.
  • God please be with my family/friends as they go through this time in their lives. Please give them strength and courage and wisdom and faith Lord.
  • God please guide the leaders of the world.
  • God please heal my children.
  • Please heal those that have asked for prayer.

Reading List

  • One Thousand Gifts ~ Ann Voskamp

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