My Lord,
I love that you know how weak my flesh is and love me still. I love that I am not "all alone" in this thing called life. As I was so exhausted yesterday. I knew that I would be. Not only do I need a daily nap, I could literally stay home, remain in my favorite pjs, sit in my favorite chair and just be at one with you.
BUT because you've told me on numerous occasions that you cannot use me if I stay inside my comfort zone, I try my best to do it for you :-)
For instance, I so wanted to go home and take a nap, but because I got off work a little late, I had just enough time to run home and grab my bible. I headed to church as it was our team's turn to cook. And yes, I was not so thrilled that I had to make that "gravy." I just knew that I would be icing the cup cakes and other fun stuff. But, no matter what the task, I knew that seeing everyone would make me perk up....and it did. I so enjoyed the fellowship with Jackie as she and I were alone for awhile. She is such a joy and I just love her energy. When the Team Captain showed up and it was a wrap. Things started moving at a faster pace and the next thing you know, I was out front serving her famous meatloaf.
I love that you have gifted our church with so many resources. I actually cried when I filled up the ice bucket. I had to go in the hall and wipe my face. I don't know what came over me. I thought about Haiti and their lack of resources verses our abundance. Father, please continue to meet the needs of your beloved children all over the world who have a lack. Please continue to prick the hearts of those who have an abudance and that they would not only share, but be reminded that all gifts come from you and not man.
After the oh so yummy meal, I so wanted to quietly slip away into the parking lot, head to my car and go home to a hot shower and my ginormous bed.
But because I love you, Pastor Wagner and wanted the chance to talk with Donna, I headed up the stairs to the bible study and continued with lesson plan on discovering our spiritual gifts. Father, I already knew mine and I cannot thank you enough for the way your hands specifically formed me and planned all the things in my life before the beginning of time. Everything amazes me and nothing is new to you. I know that you have to get such joy when I screamed with excitement over the smallest detail and I'm humbly blessed by anything that you give me or do for me. I don't take your love, blessings, grace and forgiveness for granted. I was in the wilderness longer than Moses and I will never forget how you waited for me and delivered me.
Thank you that Missy came to class and as we prayed, she gently put her hand on my back. I could feel the love and affection. There were no words, just a feeling of love and acceptance. I feel like that everytime I'm with your children.
Thank you for the blessing that you gave to Sue. Thank you for answering Lisa's small prayer. Thank you for using Mary Rose and her family to minister to my heart and pray for my sister. Thank you for Gina. Thank you for my secret sister. Thank your for our youth ministry. Thank you for a place to worship you.
You have such amazing way of knowing our needs and I still feel such gratitude that you stop and hear us.
Thank you for ministering to Carrie's heart and thank you for being there for Sierra. Thank you for comforting Marty and thank you for blessing my mom and her sister. Thank you that Pochie is in a season of watching her grand kids grow and that she is leaning on and trusting you.
Thank you that my Big sister is having a birthday soon and thank you that the Women's Retreat is almost here. Father, you've shown up in a mighty way and I know that you have prepared the hearts of each woman to recieve you and to go home changed. You simply cannot have an encounter with the Great I Am and not be affected by it. I'm so ready for my blessing, I just can't stand it. Lol
Bring it DAD! :-)
Prayers continue for Lesley, Dotty's doctor's visit, Laura and Nichole pregancy journey, Angela, Alicia and our 90 day bible study plan. Prayers also for our Women's bible study tonight as we continue in Thessalonians with Beth Moore. Father thank you for her passion, she loves you and your word so much.
More prayers just came to mind. Please My Lord, be with my new sister and friend, Denise and Mark as they continue their journey in their RV. Also, I'm meeting with Clif tonight at 5pm and I'm believing that I will....
However, your will be done. If you never gave me another "thing" I'd still love you, honor you, worship you and adore you! YES I WOULD!
Eternally yours
