August 8, 2007
morning pages
One might wonder how you can see God in everything but it is true when I find myself on a personal search for God I end up having a personal conversation with Him that sometimes goes like this ...
God, I am thanking you for the work of Your hands in the sunrise today. It was beautiful and the different red hues You used were breathtaking. Oh God, and Bootcamp warm-up at Lake Calhoun as I looked upon the calm water it reminded me of the calmness that You have given me in my spirit. When running I always think about how I can run hard after You. But today, You gave me a poignant picture of Family during my recovery walk. On the path in front of me were two birds. Mind you, I don't really know my birds, but they seemed to be doves. They were walking the path together, side by side as I do with my husband Terry (somewhat leisurely). Then suddenly another bird flew in, and the three walked together picking up their pace. I believed this to be a picture, You gave me of Lisa joining Terry and I, and training us, to have a desire to have healthy bodies, through exercise. Finally, several birds (the rest of our children) joined the three of us. Thank you Father, for this picture of faith and family you gave me through your many wonders. You are a personal God and I love that about You ... More Later. In Your arms today as always ....B
p.s. the words in bold are bootcamp drills
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
August 7, 2007
morning pages
Today I started out in a different portion of the scriptures. I went to my Bible study and studied from the chapter When I am Losing the Battle, from Pilgrimage of the Heart from Quiet Time Ministries. Before and after studying this passage though I was drawn back to meditating further on Psalm 40:5. In fact, it started at the top of the hill while I was at bootcamp and I looked to the wonders of God's Creation. The wonders, you God, have done, the trees and sky and grass. After doing bootcamp early 6 am (this includes a 5 am wake up call to arrive at Kenwood park by 6 am) I returned home to a nice warm shower. I thought again of the "wonder" of warm water and I began to pray for my South African friends who have no clean fresh water. I then sat down and prayed some prayers for my kids from The Power of the Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian (another favorite book) while eating my breakfast; granola and milk. Even the grains in the granola tasted good and wonder-ful today. This has not always been the case in fact ... As I meditated on this verse it brought me understanding - showing me my shortcomings of not appreciating all God has given me and even complaining about the food God has provided. How sorry I am for complaining and taking many of these things for granted ... In His Arms, Beth
morning pages
Today I started out in a different portion of the scriptures. I went to my Bible study and studied from the chapter When I am Losing the Battle, from Pilgrimage of the Heart from Quiet Time Ministries. Before and after studying this passage though I was drawn back to meditating further on Psalm 40:5. In fact, it started at the top of the hill while I was at bootcamp and I looked to the wonders of God's Creation. The wonders, you God, have done, the trees and sky and grass. After doing bootcamp early 6 am (this includes a 5 am wake up call to arrive at Kenwood park by 6 am) I returned home to a nice warm shower. I thought again of the "wonder" of warm water and I began to pray for my South African friends who have no clean fresh water. I then sat down and prayed some prayers for my kids from The Power of the Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian (another favorite book) while eating my breakfast; granola and milk. Even the grains in the granola tasted good and wonder-ful today. This has not always been the case in fact ... As I meditated on this verse it brought me understanding - showing me my shortcomings of not appreciating all God has given me and even complaining about the food God has provided. How sorry I am for complaining and taking many of these things for granted ... In His Arms, Beth
Monday, August 06, 2007
August 6, 2007
evening pages
It was a busy day today and when I have days where I know ahead of time there will be busyness I try to get an early start with the Lord. Just to let you know that I am human and this does not always seem to work out. Today I began my day with bootcamp, an exercise program that I will be doing for the next 2 weeks, 6 days a week. After finishing up at bootcamp I needed to get a car to my son Adam so we decided to meet up for coffee at Caribou.
One might think that this business of having coffee is a busyness but it was some down time for Adam and I to reconnect and even spend time sharing about the Lord and what he is doing in our lives. This is that intentional being devoted instead of just having devotions.
Although when I arrived back home I did sit with the scriptures. I got stuck a bit on Psalm 40:5 "Many, O LORD my God are the wonders which You have done, and Your thoughts toward us (me); there is none to compare with You if I would declare and speak of them, they would be too numerous to count." I began to think on this verse trying to picture what it would be like to be truly declaring and speaking of Your wonders. What would happen if every time a negative thought came to my mind I began to think on Your wonders? What if every time I began to think about food or what I would eat next I began to think on Your wonders? What if every time I sat down to watch the news, Oprah, a movie, Grey's Anatomy I began to think on Your wonders? Are you beginning to get the idea.
Today Father in all that I am, I do, I speak, I think, I watch, I read may I testify to Your greatness.
On a lighter note I had 2 good interviews today. As you keep praying I will keep you posted.
~God is good all the time, all the time God is good~ In His Arms, Beth
evening pages
It was a busy day today and when I have days where I know ahead of time there will be busyness I try to get an early start with the Lord. Just to let you know that I am human and this does not always seem to work out. Today I began my day with bootcamp, an exercise program that I will be doing for the next 2 weeks, 6 days a week. After finishing up at bootcamp I needed to get a car to my son Adam so we decided to meet up for coffee at Caribou.
One might think that this business of having coffee is a busyness but it was some down time for Adam and I to reconnect and even spend time sharing about the Lord and what he is doing in our lives. This is that intentional being devoted instead of just having devotions.
Although when I arrived back home I did sit with the scriptures. I got stuck a bit on Psalm 40:5 "Many, O LORD my God are the wonders which You have done, and Your thoughts toward us (me); there is none to compare with You if I would declare and speak of them, they would be too numerous to count." I began to think on this verse trying to picture what it would be like to be truly declaring and speaking of Your wonders. What would happen if every time a negative thought came to my mind I began to think on Your wonders? What if every time I began to think about food or what I would eat next I began to think on Your wonders? What if every time I sat down to watch the news, Oprah, a movie, Grey's Anatomy I began to think on Your wonders? Are you beginning to get the idea.
Today Father in all that I am, I do, I speak, I think, I watch, I read may I testify to Your greatness.
On a lighter note I had 2 good interviews today. As you keep praying I will keep you posted.
~God is good all the time, all the time God is good~ In His Arms, Beth
Sunday, August 05, 2007
August 5, 2007
evening pages
What a wonderful time spent together this past weekend with my daughter Lisa. We traveled together to a Bed and Breakfast in St. Cloud. When we arrived we were shown to our cozy room by the innkeeper, Louie. After showing us our room he led us out to the upper porch, where we spent our first hour and a half, Lisa working on her program planning while I studied for my PRAXIS exam. Later we got ready to go out for dinner. We drove to a quaint little restaurant overlooking a small river. We found a spot for two and enjoyed a delicious dinner with lots of time to talk and enjoy one another's company. When we were done with dinner we returned to the B&B.
What a fun weekend of laughing, listening, eating, sleeping, just loving one another and being in each other's presence.
Thank you Lord for blessing me with my daughter and this time we were able to spend together. We were truly in Your arms, B.
evening pages
What a wonderful time spent together this past weekend with my daughter Lisa. We traveled together to a Bed and Breakfast in St. Cloud. When we arrived we were shown to our cozy room by the innkeeper, Louie. After showing us our room he led us out to the upper porch, where we spent our first hour and a half, Lisa working on her program planning while I studied for my PRAXIS exam. Later we got ready to go out for dinner. We drove to a quaint little restaurant overlooking a small river. We found a spot for two and enjoyed a delicious dinner with lots of time to talk and enjoy one another's company. When we were done with dinner we returned to the B&B.
What a fun weekend of laughing, listening, eating, sleeping, just loving one another and being in each other's presence.
Thank you Lord for blessing me with my daughter and this time we were able to spend together. We were truly in Your arms, B.
Saturday, August 04, 2007
Friday, August 03, 2007
Friday, August 3, 2007
afternoon pages
For you Lord, are a great God; and a great King above all gods. I rejoice, I thank and I worship you Lord for all Your many blessings.
I have my PRAXIS reading test in the morning and for those who have been following my blog I have a job interview on Monday at 12 noon and another one on Tuesday at 1 pm.
Increase faith within me, O LORD. For my faith to grow I must be put into situations where I need resources beyond myself.
I seek you and I trust you ... thanks for hearing my prayers ...
In His Arms, Beth
afternoon pages
For you Lord, are a great God; and a great King above all gods. I rejoice, I thank and I worship you Lord for all Your many blessings.
I have my PRAXIS reading test in the morning and for those who have been following my blog I have a job interview on Monday at 12 noon and another one on Tuesday at 1 pm.
Increase faith within me, O LORD. For my faith to grow I must be put into situations where I need resources beyond myself.
I seek you and I trust you ... thanks for hearing my prayers ...
In His Arms, Beth
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Thursday August 2, 2007
evening pages
I received this message from my daughter in California who called last night to see if we were all OK. This is so good...Carrie I can't be there tonight to tuck you in but Jesus is with you always .... I love you more .... mom
Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours After the Bridge Collapsed
What Do Tragedies Like This Mean for Us?
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By John Piper August 1, 2007
At about 6 PM tonight the bridge of Interstate 35W over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed. I am writing this about three hours after the bridge fell. The bridge is located within sight of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Most of us who minister at the church cross this bridge several times a week. At this point I don’t know if any staff was on the bridge. Desiring God offices are about a mile from the bridge.
There are no firm facts at this point about the total number of injuries and fatalities. When we crossed the bridge Tuesday on our way out of town, there was extensive repair work happening on the surface of the bridge with single lane traffic. One speculates about the unusual stresses on the bridge with jackhammers and other surface replacement equipment. This was the fortieth anniversary of the bridge.
Tonight for our family devotions our appointed reading was Luke 13:1-9. It was not my choice. This is surely no coincidence. O that all of the Twin Cities, in shock at this major calamity, would hear what Jesus has to say about it from Luke 13:1-5. People came to Jesus with heart-wrenching news about the slaughter of worshipers by Pilate. Here is what he said.
There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."
Jesus implies that those who brought him this news thought he would say that those who died, deserved to die, and that those who didn’t die did not deserve to die. That is not what he said. He said, everyone deserves to die. And if you and I don’t repent, we too will perish. This is a stunning response. It only makes sense from a view of reality that is radically oriented on God.
All of us have sinned against God, not just against man. This is an outrage ten thousand times worse than the collapse of the 35W bridge. That any human is breathing at this minute on this planet is sheer mercy from God. God makes the sun rise and the rain fall on those who do not treasure him above all else. He causes the heart to beat and the lungs to work for millions of people who deserve his wrath. This is a view of reality that desperately needs to be taught in our churches, so that we are prepared for the calamities of the world.
The meaning of the collapse of this bridge is that John Piper is a sinner and should repent or forfeit his life forever. That means I should turn from the silly preoccupations of my life and focus my mind’s attention and my heart’s affection on God and embrace Jesus Christ as my only hope for the forgiveness of my sins and for the hope of eternal life. That is God’s message in the collapse of this bridge. That is his most merciful message: there is still time to turn from sin and unbelief and destruction for those of us who live. If we could see the eternal calamity from which he is offering escape we would hear this as the most precious message in the world.
We prayed during our family devotions. Talitha (11 years old) and Noel and I prayed earnestly for the families affected by the calamity and for the others in our city. Talitha prayed “Please don’t let anyone blame God for this but give thanks that they were saved.” When I sat on her bed and tucked her in and blessed her and sang over her a few minutes ago, I said, “You know, Talitha, that was a good prayer, because when people ‘blame’ God for something, they are angry with him, and they are saying that he has done something wrong. That’s what “blame” means: accuse somebody of wrongdoing. But you and I know that God did not do anything wrong. God always does what is wise. And you and I know that God could have held up that bridge with one hand.” Talitha said, “With his pinky.” “Yes,” I said, “with his pinky. Which means that God had a purpose for not holding up that bridge, knowing all that would happen, and he is infinitely wise in all that he wills.”
Talitha said, “Maybe he let it fall because he wanted all the people of Minneapolis to fear him.” “Yes, Talitha,” I said, “I am sure that is one of the reasons God let the bridge fall.”
I sang to her the song I always sing,
Come rest your head and nestle gentlyAnd do not fear the dark of night.Almighty God keeps watch intently,And guards your life with all his might.Doubt not his love, nor power to keep,He never fails, nor does he sleep.
I said, “You know, Talitha, that is true whether you die in a bridge collapse, or in a car accident, or from cancer, or terrorism, or old age. God always keeps you, even when you die. So you don’t need to be afraid, do you.” “No,” she shook her head. I leaned down and kissed her. “Good night. I love you.”
Tonight across the Twin Cities families are wondering if they will ever kiss a loved one good night again. Some will not. I am praying that they will find Jesus Christ to be their Rock and Refuge in these agonizing hours of uncertainty and even loss.
The word “bridge” does not occur in the Bible. There may be two reasons. One is that God doesn’t build bridges, he divides seas. The other is that usually his people must pass through the deadly currents of suffering and death, not simply ride over them. “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you” (Isaiah 43:2). They may drown you. But I will be with you in life and death.
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written, "For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life . . . will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:35-38)
Killed all day long. But not separated from Christ. We go through the river. Not over it. He went before us, crucified. He came out on the other side. He knows the way through. With him we will make it. That is the message we have for the precious sinners in the Twin Cities. He died for your sins. He rose again. He saves all who trust him. We die, but because of him, we do not die.
Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.” (John 11:25)
Talitha is sleeping now. But one day she will die. I teach her this. I will not always be there to bless her. But Jesus is alive and is the same yesterday today and forever. He will be with her because she trusts him. And she will make it through the river.
Weeping with those who weep, and those who should,
Pastor John
Psalm 71:20 You who have made me see many troubles and calamities will revive me again.
evening pages
I received this message from my daughter in California who called last night to see if we were all OK. This is so good...Carrie I can't be there tonight to tuck you in but Jesus is with you always .... I love you more .... mom
Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours After the Bridge Collapsed
What Do Tragedies Like This Mean for Us?
Download:
By John Piper August 1, 2007
At about 6 PM tonight the bridge of Interstate 35W over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed. I am writing this about three hours after the bridge fell. The bridge is located within sight of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Most of us who minister at the church cross this bridge several times a week. At this point I don’t know if any staff was on the bridge. Desiring God offices are about a mile from the bridge.
There are no firm facts at this point about the total number of injuries and fatalities. When we crossed the bridge Tuesday on our way out of town, there was extensive repair work happening on the surface of the bridge with single lane traffic. One speculates about the unusual stresses on the bridge with jackhammers and other surface replacement equipment. This was the fortieth anniversary of the bridge.
Tonight for our family devotions our appointed reading was Luke 13:1-9. It was not my choice. This is surely no coincidence. O that all of the Twin Cities, in shock at this major calamity, would hear what Jesus has to say about it from Luke 13:1-5. People came to Jesus with heart-wrenching news about the slaughter of worshipers by Pilate. Here is what he said.
There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."
Jesus implies that those who brought him this news thought he would say that those who died, deserved to die, and that those who didn’t die did not deserve to die. That is not what he said. He said, everyone deserves to die. And if you and I don’t repent, we too will perish. This is a stunning response. It only makes sense from a view of reality that is radically oriented on God.
All of us have sinned against God, not just against man. This is an outrage ten thousand times worse than the collapse of the 35W bridge. That any human is breathing at this minute on this planet is sheer mercy from God. God makes the sun rise and the rain fall on those who do not treasure him above all else. He causes the heart to beat and the lungs to work for millions of people who deserve his wrath. This is a view of reality that desperately needs to be taught in our churches, so that we are prepared for the calamities of the world.
The meaning of the collapse of this bridge is that John Piper is a sinner and should repent or forfeit his life forever. That means I should turn from the silly preoccupations of my life and focus my mind’s attention and my heart’s affection on God and embrace Jesus Christ as my only hope for the forgiveness of my sins and for the hope of eternal life. That is God’s message in the collapse of this bridge. That is his most merciful message: there is still time to turn from sin and unbelief and destruction for those of us who live. If we could see the eternal calamity from which he is offering escape we would hear this as the most precious message in the world.
We prayed during our family devotions. Talitha (11 years old) and Noel and I prayed earnestly for the families affected by the calamity and for the others in our city. Talitha prayed “Please don’t let anyone blame God for this but give thanks that they were saved.” When I sat on her bed and tucked her in and blessed her and sang over her a few minutes ago, I said, “You know, Talitha, that was a good prayer, because when people ‘blame’ God for something, they are angry with him, and they are saying that he has done something wrong. That’s what “blame” means: accuse somebody of wrongdoing. But you and I know that God did not do anything wrong. God always does what is wise. And you and I know that God could have held up that bridge with one hand.” Talitha said, “With his pinky.” “Yes,” I said, “with his pinky. Which means that God had a purpose for not holding up that bridge, knowing all that would happen, and he is infinitely wise in all that he wills.”
Talitha said, “Maybe he let it fall because he wanted all the people of Minneapolis to fear him.” “Yes, Talitha,” I said, “I am sure that is one of the reasons God let the bridge fall.”
I sang to her the song I always sing,
Come rest your head and nestle gentlyAnd do not fear the dark of night.Almighty God keeps watch intently,And guards your life with all his might.Doubt not his love, nor power to keep,He never fails, nor does he sleep.
I said, “You know, Talitha, that is true whether you die in a bridge collapse, or in a car accident, or from cancer, or terrorism, or old age. God always keeps you, even when you die. So you don’t need to be afraid, do you.” “No,” she shook her head. I leaned down and kissed her. “Good night. I love you.”
Tonight across the Twin Cities families are wondering if they will ever kiss a loved one good night again. Some will not. I am praying that they will find Jesus Christ to be their Rock and Refuge in these agonizing hours of uncertainty and even loss.
The word “bridge” does not occur in the Bible. There may be two reasons. One is that God doesn’t build bridges, he divides seas. The other is that usually his people must pass through the deadly currents of suffering and death, not simply ride over them. “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you” (Isaiah 43:2). They may drown you. But I will be with you in life and death.
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written, "For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life . . . will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:35-38)
Killed all day long. But not separated from Christ. We go through the river. Not over it. He went before us, crucified. He came out on the other side. He knows the way through. With him we will make it. That is the message we have for the precious sinners in the Twin Cities. He died for your sins. He rose again. He saves all who trust him. We die, but because of him, we do not die.
Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.” (John 11:25)
Talitha is sleeping now. But one day she will die. I teach her this. I will not always be there to bless her. But Jesus is alive and is the same yesterday today and forever. He will be with her because she trusts him. And she will make it through the river.
Weeping with those who weep, and those who should,
Pastor John
Psalm 71:20 You who have made me see many troubles and calamities will revive me again.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
morning prayer
Oh Father God,
How thankful I am for the way you have created me. I do praise You because You are to be feared. I know in my heart that everything You do is wonderful. You carefully put me together in my mother's womb and gifted me in many ways. You even knew that this would be a time of searching for a job for me. Thank you for being my All-knowing, All-loving, Almighty, Father. I Love you so much! Your daughter, Beth
morning prayer
Oh Father God,
How thankful I am for the way you have created me. I do praise You because You are to be feared. I know in my heart that everything You do is wonderful. You carefully put me together in my mother's womb and gifted me in many ways. You even knew that this would be a time of searching for a job for me. Thank you for being my All-knowing, All-loving, Almighty, Father. I Love you so much! Your daughter, Beth
August 2, 2007
morning pages
After writing last night I turned on our TV due to the urging of my daughter and saw this unbelievable scene of the collapse of a bridge. All of a sudden my lack of a job or knowing what His plans are for me were no longer important. I received the following e-mail from another one of my friends and I pass this on to you today so you too may bring these requests before the Lord. More later friends ....Oh Father as I sign off now In His Arms may you hold all of these people mentioned below in Your arms today...
PTM Prayer Alert
35W Bridge Collapses over Mississippi River
Prayer Transformation Ministries
Our Mission Prayer Transformation Ministries provides Christ-centered awareness, training, and equipping for personal and societal transformation.
Contact us: Prayer Transformation Ministries701 Fourth Ave. S. Suite 750 Minneapolis. MN 55415612-288-2206
Shortly after 6:00 pm today the 35W freeway bridge over the Mississippi River (near downtown Minneapolis during rush hour) has collapsed completely into the river.
Although details are yet to come in, we are asking you to pray earnestly for this immediate need in our city.
Pray for fire and rescue to be able to reach those in need. Pray for the injured as they await rescue.
Pray for protection for those involved in trying to rescue people in difficult circumstances, including debris and heat.
Pray for the families of those who have been caught in this collapse.
Pray for the Lord's peace for those involved, especially the injured people needing medical attention.
This is an appeal for you to pass this prayer alert to all you know that would pray for this immediate situation.Let's serve our community as intercessors before the Throne of God on their behalf. Thank you for praying.
Your servant in Christ, Steve Loopstra
Prayer Transformation Ministries
email: ptm@prayertransformation.com
phone: 612-288-2206
web: http://www.prayertransformation.com
morning pages
After writing last night I turned on our TV due to the urging of my daughter and saw this unbelievable scene of the collapse of a bridge. All of a sudden my lack of a job or knowing what His plans are for me were no longer important. I received the following e-mail from another one of my friends and I pass this on to you today so you too may bring these requests before the Lord. More later friends ....Oh Father as I sign off now In His Arms may you hold all of these people mentioned below in Your arms today...
PTM Prayer Alert
35W Bridge Collapses over Mississippi River
Prayer Transformation Ministries
Our Mission Prayer Transformation Ministries provides Christ-centered awareness, training, and equipping for personal and societal transformation.
Contact us: Prayer Transformation Ministries701 Fourth Ave. S. Suite 750 Minneapolis. MN 55415612-288-2206
Shortly after 6:00 pm today the 35W freeway bridge over the Mississippi River (near downtown Minneapolis during rush hour) has collapsed completely into the river.
Although details are yet to come in, we are asking you to pray earnestly for this immediate need in our city.
Pray for fire and rescue to be able to reach those in need. Pray for the injured as they await rescue.
Pray for protection for those involved in trying to rescue people in difficult circumstances, including debris and heat.
Pray for the families of those who have been caught in this collapse.
Pray for the Lord's peace for those involved, especially the injured people needing medical attention.
This is an appeal for you to pass this prayer alert to all you know that would pray for this immediate situation.Let's serve our community as intercessors before the Throne of God on their behalf. Thank you for praying.
Your servant in Christ, Steve Loopstra
Prayer Transformation Ministries
email: ptm@prayertransformation.com
phone: 612-288-2206
web: http://www.prayertransformation.com
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
August 1, 2007
evening pages
One verse of study has become my focus today "How long will you hide your face from me?" Psalm 13:1. I noticed as I studied this verse that there was a subtitle in The Jerusalem Bible entitled a confident appeal. This subtitle says a lot, maybe even appeals to me to know, as a pilgrim that there is great value in me knowing, being confident that when He seems to be hiding His face, He's not. But rather He's wanting me to pursue a state of maturity rather than going back to the basics of Christianity.
Digging a bit deeper I read Hebrews 5:7-10 and have found the application for me today is that obedience (I am doing this while waiting to hear back about jobs) sometimes comes through suffering which currently for me is the waiting and the unknown. "Call unto me, and i will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." Jeremiah 33:3
On a lighter note I because of my free time I enjoyed ...
a walk with Cheryl
breakfast with my best friend, and husband Terry, out back by our garden
a movie with Kelley #4 child and her friend Sarah
shopping at Target for Ashley's #5 child's birthday
a letter from Ashley (she is at boot camp, Army National Guard and I miss her a lot)
and early dinner at home
coffee with my friend Katie (it's always good to check in and keep one another accountable)
study time with the Lord at the Library
Tomorrow ... In His Arms, Beth
evening pages
One verse of study has become my focus today "How long will you hide your face from me?" Psalm 13:1. I noticed as I studied this verse that there was a subtitle in The Jerusalem Bible entitled a confident appeal. This subtitle says a lot, maybe even appeals to me to know, as a pilgrim that there is great value in me knowing, being confident that when He seems to be hiding His face, He's not. But rather He's wanting me to pursue a state of maturity rather than going back to the basics of Christianity.
Digging a bit deeper I read Hebrews 5:7-10 and have found the application for me today is that obedience (I am doing this while waiting to hear back about jobs) sometimes comes through suffering which currently for me is the waiting and the unknown. "Call unto me, and i will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." Jeremiah 33:3
On a lighter note I because of my free time I enjoyed ...
a walk with Cheryl
breakfast with my best friend, and husband Terry, out back by our garden
a movie with Kelley #4 child and her friend Sarah
shopping at Target for Ashley's #5 child's birthday
a letter from Ashley (she is at boot camp, Army National Guard and I miss her a lot)
and early dinner at home
coffee with my friend Katie (it's always good to check in and keep one another accountable)
study time with the Lord at the Library
Tomorrow ... In His Arms, Beth
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