My Lord,
As summer will soon be coming to an end....our relationship continues. And that alone gives my heart joy unimaginable.
Thank you for yesterday's bliss. It was simply a gorgeous day. I spent some parts of it outside (went to visit with Kathy....always, always a joy) and then later I made an appearance at the Farmer's Market. I simply love that it's just beneath my window and I especially love seeing members from my church. I saw Lori, Linda Rae, Jen, Alice and Bob. I always, always smile seeing the light shine above your chosen children. How blessed am I that I am included in that family?!
I spent the bulk of the day inside, enjoying your word. We are finished with Genesis and are now entering Exodus. As I am keeping a journal, the scriptures are appearing brand new to me.
So many questions along the way and so many answers appearing immediately after. I love the compassion and patience that you showed over 2,000 years ago and still show us today. We are indeed a stubborn and selfish society and no matter how hard we try, we simply cannot do this thing called "life" without your grace, mercy and unending forgiveness.
My Lord, I so love you and I am in a season of my life where I have many decisions to make and at the very same time, I have but only one...and that is to continue putting my trust in you. I have no idea what the future holds for me...health, employment, retirement, or address-but I surely know the One who holds the future.
Father, the Women's Retreat will soon be here and I continue to ask for prayers regarding that. My heart is burdened by the many women who need your TLC and may not come. Please make a way, make the path clear and remove any obstacles that would prevent that. A special prayer for those with small children that their husbands, family members and day care providers would step in and give the "mommies" a much needed break.
Help me to continue on my prayer journey. I want to go deeper and longer as I petition to you on behalf of many, many needs. My family, friends, church, coworkers, the homeless, healthcare, our Nation, the war, the poor, the youth, the prisoners, the elderly, the abused animals, the lost and forgotten souls, the mentally ill, the government and so much more.....Father, give me a burden to stay in prayer and to keep my heart, eyes and ears open for an opportunity to help.
My life is but a breath and I cannot imagine me coming home to see your face in the end and not having served you to my fullest capacity. Keep me focused on your voice...a voice that tells me that your are pleased with my life and that you have yet to finish the work you began in me.
I need you to keep my feet grounded, straight and humble. I need your love, protection and mercy as I face each day. Nothing is more important than the life I long to surrender to you and being in the center of your will.
I cannot do it alone. I've tried years ago and it simply did not work.
Gratitude: I had such a yummy time with Gina and Anne. The sushi was an 8 and the fellowship was a #10! I love hearing testimonies and I love being in the company of your saints. Love and blessings seem to flow as we praise and worship you and how you're continually changing lives. YOU Reign!
A special thank you for the delightful fellowship that I got to share with Mother Williams. A ginormous blessing to have sat in her presence on her 89th birthday. We always, always laugh!
She is super funny when it comes to my shape. She is always telling me how good I look and how I shouldn't wait to long to "get a man." People are so concerned about my singleness and I am quite the opposite. I am enjoying sitting at your feet uniterrupted! NOTHING BUT LOVE <3
I patiently wait on you in that regard. I am not hiding from love, nor am I avoiding or against it. I simple do not want anything that you have not specifically gifted for me. Yes, my heart is content being single. I deeply thank you that I am not longing for anything but a chance to learn, listen and obey. A life of obedience is my heart's desire...followed by the desire to always live on the beach :-)
Thank you for the oh so pleasant conversation that I had with Hope. She is 94 and still has such a heart to serve you. Her love for you is simply astounding. She is already planning Christmas events for the nursing home. I lift her up to you in prayer for health needs and for assistance. She has so much on her heart and she surely cannot do it alone. Although she is going to try: Hence the nickname, Spunky...but Lord, please send workers to fill in the gap.
All my love, your Princess Bride
Eternally yours
