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.







Tuesday, October 16, 2012

something i am learning

Several times a preacher (John MacArthur I think) has mentioned that Jesus only told his followers what his parables meant.

WOW. Talk about a wakeup call.

No wonder, when I used to read the bible, that I really couldn't understand what was being said.

What worries me now is that I am just regurgitating what a preacher has said. I don't want to just repeat what I've heard. I want it to become so ingrained in me that it becomes part of me.

I want to start producing fruit. Last night a preacher was saying that 'fruit' is attitude. Galations 5:22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.



I get so tired of failing everytime an opportunity comes to me. Like the time the couple were upset when they felt we took their parking spot. Or, the times the girl at work drives me insane with her lack of work ethic and her constant typing to her friends.

Yesterday I saw one of those signs on Facebook that mentioned the only way we can continue to grow in wisdom is if we continue to stay in the word of God. If we stop reading/learning/experiencing - then we stagnate.



The other thing that I keep forgetting: Last night on the way home I was ranting (in my head) about stupid people, mean people, ignorant people. "We act as if 'these people' who oppose us are beyond God's reach." Focus on the Family Jim just said this. 2 Timothy 3 talks about the end times and about how people will belittle, etc., but the part that is the scariest speaks of the people who 'act' religious.

I SOOOOOOO need the Holy Spirit to do His work within me. My heart and soul is so black and so full of hate and malice and anger and WHY? I AM one of those ignorant angry people.

head on desk

Another thing (sorry) but Dr. McGee was talking about how a king consulted doctors about his feet but didn't consult God about the disease and then he went to rest with his fathers. I don't ask God to heal me because I think He will if He wants to - but after hearing that story - perhaps I should be!!!

One of these days I hope I do get some wisdom.




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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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