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.







Sunday, August 28, 2011

9:20 service

Woke up this morning at 6 am and it was still dark outside. Woke up again closer to 8 am and it was a little lighter but still dark and the house was cold . . . perfect sleeping weather. Wyatt tried to wake up but gave up and went back into sleep. He finally opened his eyes enough so that I felt we could get to the 9:20 service. I am so glad we made it. We were a little late, but it was Jazz Sunday and all music, so we didn't miss the sermon.

Wyatt loves the music. Watching the band play their drums and guitars. He just sits there enthralled. Today there was quite a bit of clapping which always helps when you have a little boy.

At the 9:20 service we all take communion at the front, standing in a circle, as we pass a loaf of bread and a chalice serving one another. I can't even begin to tell you how it makes me feel watching my grandson take communion from me and then turn and serve it to another person. After communion was served, a prayer was said, and then we all sang He's Got The Whole World In His Hands. Wyatt didn't sing, but he didn't know the words. If we keep going hopefully he'll come to love these songs as much as I do.

Worshiping God with my grandchildren. Maybe someday soon God will see to it that my children will be standing there with me too. That is my greatest hope. That would be my greatest happiness.




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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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