As I grow closer to retirement, I keep telling myself that I need to save more. I don't have much and I tend to "give" generously because of the love you've given to me (repeatedly). Each time that I mouth the words [save], in the very next moment, it seems I'm giving more. That is how I know that you are real and that you LOVE me without fail. The old me was surely a penny pincher and if I loaned money, I surely expected it to be returned; promptly!
I treated the kids to Costco on Thursday and I allowed them to get whatever they wanted and I was a bit shocked at the receipt, but Oh So Grateful that you provided! I was able to buy a friend dinner. Due to her recent surgery, she was not up to going to the store. She shocked me by taking a photo off of her wall and handing it to me! WOW!
Thank you for a lovely, blissful evening with Susie. No cell phones and no interruptions at all. The food and fellowship was so very nice. I could have talked for hours had we been at home in our pjs. She is such a delightful and humble woman of God and I thank you that our paths have crossed. Whenever I'm in the presence of a wise and godly woman, I'm in awe that you knew that I'd get saved and that these women would counsel and encourage me. You knew that I would have such a passionate heart for you and your kingdom work and you knew that I'd shine your light in the presence of all that I encounter. You knew that once I put my trust and faith in you that I would be completely yours.
YES, I'm a Daddy's Girl! The daughter of the Most High and no one can take that away from me. Even in my moments of insecurities and uncertainties...I'm yours!
Prayers: Father, I was trying to witness to someone and we kept getting interrupted. I pray that you would give us another chance to fellowship without any interruptions and that this person would come to know you as Lord and King. I pray for unspoken prayers for a very dear sister. I pray that you would continue to give her guidance, wisdom and the strength to stand against the temptations that lay before her. I pray for two women who come to mind that do not know you and I pray for all the women that will be attending the Women's Retreat. I pray a special prayer for Susie, Anna, Lori and myself as we are apart of the committee and can do nothing without you. I'm feeling a bit inadequate which is causing me to rely heavily on your presence to strengthen me, counsel me and prepare the way. I pray that as I am learning, preparing, speaking and assisting that anything said or done would be pleasing to you and glorifying to your name. Please let nothing be done out of pride or selfishness. In Jesus' precious name, amen
SPECIAL PRAISE and prayers: My Lord, you've blessed and prepared my daughter for this journey that she is currently on. As she is teaching bible study in her home on Wednesday nights for the neighborhood kids. I thank you more that I can say or that my heart can express. This was just the encouragement she needed to motivate and push her to serve you and trust your plan for her life. She does have such a passionate heart for you and for the lost. I'm watching her blossom before my very eyes and she is praising you each and every day for your favor and grace. Please bless each student and their parents as this will change the lives of many. It may not happen over night, but Father, the seeds are surely being planted. YOU REIGN!
Eternally yours
