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.







Saturday, September 7, 2013

saturday night ponderings

Tomorrow I get to have Communion!!!! It has been so very long. I keep smiling and smiling whenever it crosses my mind. Also, Sunday takes entirely too long to roll around! Why do I have to wait a full week before I can go to church and worship? :)

That's the difference once you find a church home. You want to be there all you can. It is a place where I know we are worshipping our Lord. :) I feel as if I am there with Him.

Something that doesn't make me smile is my new relationship with my daughter. She is avoiding me. I keep telling myself it is because she is busy with her marriage and her house and our Kyler but it seems to me she could still find time to talk.

The way they (Craig and Lindsay) blew off Labor Day really hurt my feelings and Michael and Mary's feelings were hurt too.

I asked her about how we were going to celebrate Craig's birthday and she told me they would go to Warsaw or to Craig Summers' celebration. That message came through loud and clear!

It keeps coming to me, the scriptures about a man shall leave his parents, and I know they are both doing what they should be. I also know that if I needed them they would probably be here. It still hurts though - even with all my excuse making.

Michael's relationship with me is mending and Lindsay is moving further away. Is there any reason it can't be all okay at the same time?

I will just keep being myself and praying. These two combo's are all I have. Which isn't to say that time with God is a last resort - this is my first resort.

Which brings me to blessings: radio. With radio I am able to sing songs of praise and hear people talk about God, His love, what He expects . . . I get to stay immersed in God. I get to keep my mind on spiritual things and not the small disappointments in this life. After all, this life is temporary. His life is eternal.







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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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