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.







Friday, November 16, 2012

quote from an interview

Jason Dukes (NY Times) interviewed Ann Voskamp and this is a snippit from their interview:

“You have recorded my troubles. You have kept a list of my tears. Aren’t they in your records?”
 ~Ps. 56:8

Does it comfort that God does not slumber for He cannot cease to bear testimony to our hurt? God keeps a list. It’s the wildest Love that drives the Father to record His child’s every lament. We never ache without God attending, and He can’t stand to see a tear fall to the floor. God cups our grief and ”puts our tears in His bottle” (Ps. 56:8).

If God makes a list of our laments, might we make a list of God’s love? Even just one thing, today. Just one. If God has a list of our pain, might we may have a list of our praise? Just look for one grace today in the midst. If God writes a list of our tears, might we write a list of our thanks? Just one. And know that even though we cry, He’s faithfully making His list too, catching everyone of our tears.

It’s Love that makes God a list keeper of our brokenness, and it’s love that may make us a list keeper of our blessings, and in this we might meet together in communion.




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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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