New Bruensfel, San Marcos, and Gruene

Took off after a wild week of test with Debra. On the 19th we went in to see a doctor about a condition that Debra may have it's called Cataplexy. She'll have to have a sleep study done after being of all medications for 2 weeks. That's gona be rough on her and it's already taking it's tole. She didn't have to stop till Monday but went ahead two days sooner stopping the medications. No more anti depressants till we find out and if so no more ever. It's a long shot but we have to keep trying to find out why she is having these falling spells and is so co dependent and can't do things for herself. If the medications they give for this works she'll see some real results in about 2 weeks after being on it. Lot's to think about but she could have been misdiagnosed for these past 10 years. I don't really care what others think about this and frankly I am a little keyed that no body really cared to find the truth they are more interested in making judgement calls. Anyway that's all spilled milk now and if the doctors we have searched out can help then life will be better for everybody.

Had a great week end away in New Braunsfel, San Marcos and Gruene. We stayed at the Days Inn and it turned out not to be a bad place. Got the room by bidding on Priceline.com. It's right in the heart of everything and the room was only $45 a night. Don't go if your looking for a swimming pool it's a little 10x10 but if you need a clean place to stay it's good. We went to the factory stores but didn't find any deals...... the real deals were at the "normal" stores. They have a good gimmick going it was packed but there are no steals to be had there. We looked at the down town area and drove all over there just checking out the houses and parks. New Brauns had it's tree lighting with Santa and we watched that with hot chocolate on the square, it was damp and cold but it felt like Christmas was coming. I hate they do that now before Thanksgiving but it's a sign of the times...shop shop shop longer longer and longer. No thank you I don't think I will. I think I am going to enjoy this Christmas because I am not doing that! I am spending some money going to Moody Gardens Hotel to see a live show on Christmas Eve and spending Christmas day at the hotel our only big ticket item. Not having family to share Christmas with doesn't mean you can't enjoy it. Same thing at Thanksgiving you just have to find a way to enjoy it. Lap bandits don't really get a kick out of cooking tons of food. Plus who would eat it? I am going to the store today to pick up the freshes of fresh in the veg. department. A small turkey for the rotisserie and a ham with some fresh cranberry sauce. I think we'll do just fine. We went to see a movie called the Blind Side it was great and Roland loved it and he usually doesn't say to much but he really liked this one. We ate at a fancy special occasion steak house called Myron's Steakhouse on Caldwell Street. Very good but pricey pricey. We were going to the New Braunsfel Smoke House for breakfast but they were closed! We ate at Clear Springs Catfish and it had some great onion rings for a dinner. Fish was okay but not great like at Florida's in Livingston. Gruene had the Old Market Days going on and they had some good vendors with different stuff. It was pretty good. Small but good. The Gruene Mansion has become the Gruene Grill with more layed back but still very nice dining. They have built a lot of stuff there since I was there last and it's really quite a good time to go there. One thing I didn't find was the River House Tea Room. Maybe next time. Seems we did a lot of walking, eating, and looking this trip. It was enjoyable to get away. Cinny is getting old and she is down in the hips so it was kind of hard to leave her without knowing how she would do but she was fine. Freedom just is a puppy puppy puppy but doing pretty good on the potty training.

I will be seeing the doctor also soon. I have to have some test done for hypothyroidism. Seems that I get rally cold and can't warm up, dry skin and nails, confusion, dizziness, chest pains. Oh well it's got to be something I can't have nothing forever I guess. I have been blessed with very good health I thank God for that everyday. With all I have done to myself it's a wonder it hasn't really failed.

Well that's it for now I have to get some things done around here and the computer loves to eat my days up. There are bills to pay and people to please so I better get a move on it.....so until next time this is Vickie signing off........

Changing gears

I used this blog for prayers for a long time but I am changing gears. So those of you that know me I know your saying so what's new about that? I know I jump around like a frog there is no questions about that. I guess I think there is an answer somewhere to that missing link......... Today I am taking Debra to a doctor that knows about a condidtion called cataplexy. It's not a mental condition at all and has to do with neurology. I have to give her credit for doing a lot of research in looking for a doctor that might really be able to help us. There is sometimes a break in the line of dissappointments. I am hopeful here for some small bit of information that might help us along our way. I have to be honest I had run out of ideas. Much has been done in the past MRI's, medications, studies, trips to India, counselors, test test and more test. People do go misdiagnosed for years but if you do find the answers what a gift of life that is. So for Christmas this year I am not giving gifts I am putting the thousands of dollars I spend at Christmas into these test for hope for my daughter. I know that all of her natural fathers side of the family had massive problems with health issues. Much of it covered up by self medications. I have always been trusting in the Lord for answers and now I am trusting even more. I have prayed it into his hands many times but that doesn't mean we don't have to take some action as well. Church has been the glue that has kept me mentally and spiritally sound for the past 15 years. Today I am still putting my faith in God for the right direction but I am not going to continue in the same manner as I have in the past. I think today I am going to be still and know that God is in control. I have always thought stay active in church and maybe God see you more, he'll know your working with Him you had to be visiable. That's something I thought that's maybe not so true. I am stepping away taking a deep breath and laying down my problems at the foot of the cross. I am not going to do anything until I am sure I know it's what the Lord would want. I have to listen not to people but to the softer sound of the Lord. I listen to a song on the radio that says what a crime it would be to live this life not knowing if I had given everything. So ......I am working on knowing. Instead of spending hours reading the bible which I have read, and going to church. I am going to start researching medical options. Working with people who might be able to help me. I find it crushing as I hear the talk about we are our brothers keepers but when it comes to dealing with the darker side of things I find it's easier just not to look to deeply into the matter it's a surface glance of words like "I'm praying for you" I am glad that people are praying don't get me wrong. It's a comfort to know people are praying. Anyway with all that said I am changing gears in hope of an answer for this tiny 3 part family.

Eye Surgery

Roland had his eye surgery today and it went much better this time than the last. They gave him some medication for nausea before he went in and it did wonders. He was pretty freaked out by what happened last time. I made sure to tell them where he had not. Somedays I wonder about wondering about. Regina has been on the phone with me and we are still trying to work the bugs out of this job it's not really a job that I think I will be able to handle long term. It's to string bean. I think that they work in ways that I just don't think are acceptable to normal working habits. I need some work to help with Debra's medical testing but Lord isn't there something better to do than make myself crazy?? It's all for the money. I hope that I can focus my attentions and do whatever it is that I need to do.

I keep praying for days to be shorter and now I guess they are. I keep praying for life to be easier and I guess it is. Plan on spending a day on the lake this coming week-end and that will refresh all of us. Just want to sit on a deck watch the birds and the water. I love doing that. Just plain everyday life works for me.

Got to go give Roland his drops now..........

Busy Busy

Some days I just have to shake my head where am I going and what am I doing. It's all just one big blur. Roland is at the church and I am thinking its been days since I took time to jounal my prayers. Still praying for Mark Goode for my kids and for many many other things. I think it's time to be grateful that the good Lord fools with me at all. I truely am just one big mess. I really dont know how things are going to go with Debra's test but I am making every effort to make sure she gets the medical care she needs. It really puts your back to the wall trying to make choices. God helps me and he gives me the right words sometimes but sometimes it really feels pretty lonely. Even though I know no matter what happens the Lord will someday make all of this right. I never really understood why some people have to suffer so much and others just dance through life. Right now my arm is bleeding and I don't even want to wipe it up. Sad. Looking forward to a week-end on Lake Livingston with Roland and seeing the Kays. Haven't had a down week-end in a while. I am glad that Roland is working at the building and making friendships there. Our lives really are very blessed, This job even though it's stressful is providing needs and it's letting me know just how much I miss my friends and my freedom. When I have it back I will treasure it. Long hours hard work it's all going to be with it and I will be back at the church soon enough. The Lord never takes me from there for to long. I have had to take these breaks before but he always sees me home............

Praying Daily for our needs.......

Dear Lord and Father

A special day comes everyday in you and I just want to always start mine with a prayer of thanksgiving for all that You are in my life. There are so many blessings in just getting up in the morning with coffee made and a car to drive when we need to go somewhere. Sometimes its so simple we don’t see it but I do Father and I know your hands are upon our lives each day.

Father, watch for the needs of Sue Pratt as she’ll have surgery today on her ankle. Father she needs the use of that foot so help the doctors with Your careful watch over this surgery. Be with Peggy and Glen and Lexi today Father. Help Glen to understand that the evil one is in control over the things of this earth and we must seek you to be able to overcome because in You there is always hope for a future day that will not have the burdens thrown on us that we have here in this life. Keep us walking back to you so that things can be restored as You would have them. We can make it if we have You and lay that on Glen’s heart as this painful time is upon him and his family. We can’t know why Father but we can know in You there is love and there is hope. Be with all of us that have a hard time seeing Your glory in the world. We can look for the good in all things because in You it is there.

Father, be with the drivers on the road ways today. The traffic is a bit scary for me. I try to watch every detail of m speed and lights but Father it’s hard. Help me to be mindful of what I am doing and don’t panic when cell phones ring. They will call back if they need me. Father, watch this job and keep me mindful that in You is where my life lives so not to be to concerned about what goes on here.

Father, watch for my children they are in need of your disciplines and care it seems each time Robbie comes into my life it is like a test to see if I can stay true to my beliefs and not give in to him. It was easier this time and he comes back time and time again to see if I am true to my words. I will not let drugs into this house, I will not let live ins come here without marriage. I will not. I have told this over and over and I am vested in You and Your word and I will not let open sin in my home. Please Father bless my action for I fear the worst for him and those he comes in contact with. He has been a test from even the early days of his youth so Father because I am not able I give him over to your will. Be with Debra as she is seeking medical help> A way to get off medications that may very well be her problems. Help us dear Lord as we walk this walk and with You let the right answers come.

It is in the strong and powerful name of Jesus that I pray it all into Your will and Your mercy…….Amen.

Blogging from Starbucks

Dear Lord

We were asked last night to bring before your holy throne the family of Glen and Peggy Hemmingway. Everyday we are going to asked a specail blessing on them. On the ones that impact their lives. For little Lexi and the hardships of being a child in a difficult set of circumstances. Lord only you can touch the hearts of men to make them understand the life we have on this earth and what is to be done with it. Only in you can we know the right paths to take so guide this family and all of us who know you and know we need you. It's not enough to just lay down our prayers we have to listen to them ourselves and we have to do our own part to make your plans work in our lives. Make that ever plain to those who can't see it. Father we know that this is not your will for there to be mistreatment and foul talk so lay it on the hearts of those who are not doing as they should so they will come around and make life better for the children and the families of those who are hurting and ill. As Peggy needs a extra portion of Your love to get her through this we are begging your mercy for her situation. Keep her safe and guide her mind and those thoughts that can distroy us. Be with all of us who hurt due to the actions of family member. Father you know that I had another close brush with the problems of drugs, anger, fear I really don't understand why this keeps coming up as I have firmly set my limits in your instructions and I can not waver from them so Lord please forgive my sin in this matter and protect those who just can't seem to ge their lives together. Robbie and Debra are a test everyday but I live in You Father and I am totally trusting in You. I don't always say the right things but Father I know that sometimes you have to make hard calls to get your point accross. It's come down to that so Father whatever comes I accept it as your will.

Be with Roland as his path is hard and his work load is heavy. Just let us pass through the storms and trust in you for a better day to come. For it is in the name of Jesus we pray it all into your loving hands.............Amen

When we walk with JESUS WE CAN DO EVERYTHING

Dear Father

As I start out a new day I want to take some time to reflect on the blessing of this life in You. I want to just give some honor to who You are in my life. It’s been a rough few days but there have been worse and it seems the out come my be what I have prayed for all my life. I have been praying for Robbie to return to You for so long I can’t even remember and yesterday September 27 he once again was in Your house. It sometimes Lord seems to take such a very long time but I know You are faithful and I want to say Thank You for those moments that are in You and we know they are in You. Nothing outside of Your love has ever been better for me and I didn’t think I would live to see the day we could all sit together in the same house and talk normally. Roland’s heart has always been giving and you put that spirit in him to help me and I am so grateful for my husband. He is having a tough time at work at home and in this walk in general so watch over him Father and comfort him because he does so much for us and takes such good care of our needs. I know he was Your gift to us so protect this man from the dulling effects of everyday life.

Father, be with me today as I met with the company executives from Dallas and walk into this new part of my life. I know You want me doing this for just a while Father because I don’t seem to be able to stop it even though I have had uncertainties about why I am doing this. I know I need to help Roland with the burdens of finance that Debra places on us but Father I would pray it’s something more that is making this path open and I hope it is Your will that is guiding me in this direction. If not Father take me on another path. Last night when we went to the parents meeting all the dates offered I had other things already planned, trips and such but I seem to be moving away and not toward Your church maybe it’s the time to go differently but it is causing some confusion in me.

Be with the list today Father, bless Amber Plunkett as she will soon be finishing up with her schooling and new things will be happening for her and Big Mike. Be with Mark Goode as he protects my freedom and my rights. Be with our eldership, our minister, their wives and children. Keep them whole and thinking in like manner with Your will as they guide us as the sheep of Your pastures. Hold them in mind to Your thinking and not ours. As they fill gaps left by the leaving of Paul Fagala help them. Also, Father be with Paul as he has a new job and with Kristen as she is working a business to help them as well. Keep the needs of their children on top of the list as a very dark day is upon them. Help us all to help them with whatever the needs might be and remind us all that no matter what we are still family.

As I start this day I start it calling upon the name of Jesus for help, for protection from the storms of life and with thanksgiving because for His sacrifices I have hope and in His blessed name I pray it now and always….amen.

Thank You Father for the time to Pray....

Dear God Almighty

Had a whirl wind day yesterday and I really needed to stop and just breath this morning. Thank you for the answered prayers for safety yesterday. It was needed and appreciated as Regina is a very aggressive driver in harsh Houston traffic and Lord if there is a way let this training be done soon so I will not be exposed to her driving habits. I have much to learn and was a bit overwhelmed by the two large boxes of paperwork that arrived on my doorstep. There is a lot to do with this job and a lot of paper work that I hadn’t really expected to have to keep up with it at home. More is due to arrive and it all looks very official so help me know what to do with this Father and keep me focused on You and my family while I take this on.

Father, be with those who endure suffering today, the Schultz family has lost another member and just after the loss of Harvey’s sister-n-law it is a blow to them. They are on the road ways with sorrow in their hearts hold them fast and keep them safe during troubled times. Be mindful always of Clint and Elaine as she recovers from a difficult surgery, also Sandra Wims needs Your care Father be with her and care for her physical, mental and spiritual needs.

Be with our church Father, keep things going smoothly there and be watchful for Paul and Kristen. Let the burdens be lightened for those who have to deal with problems and face down heartaches. Watch out for those who serve our country, Mark Goode and all the others. Be with our country leaders and soften the hearts of those who make choices for the masses of people that are affected. Be with and claim a victory in the name of Jesus for all those who love You. Father watch out for the people on my list everyday I bring them before you because I know there is victory in You and I am claiming it for them as well as for myself.

In the powerful and strong name of our Lord Jesus I pray all things into Your will and Your hands. Walk with me this day Father and make Yourself known in my actions and words. Hold us all fast to You and make each day worth the living Father for it is for Your glory that we endure until you come or call us home……Amen

There is Hope in this life.........

Dearest Almighty God

Resting in Your love this morning I come before you with a humbled heart giving praise for another day to do good in this life. I want to thank you Father for a calm spirit and a level head as I go out into crazy traffic conditions this morning. I will be riding with Regina this morning and her driving Father is not the best please watch over us and while I am under her watch Father protect me. I know that there is much to be done everyday but let us take it a little slower and with a little more attention paid to our surroundings.

Father a lot of us have the flu and symptoms of the flu so comfort us and take care for our health needs. The fall season has just begun and already the doctors offices are packed with cases of flu. Other health needs are with Elaine Prothro guide her healing as we have reports she is doing better.

Father be with my family just keep us in tack as we make changes and remind me Father that they come first no matter what after my love for You so keep me flexible and kind during difficult times. Watch my tongue Father even if I think it..... it doesn’t always need to come out of my mouth. Help me be mindful of that always. Help me to be supportive and looking after their needs just as I always have and not wavier from what I know makes this home a happy one.

Father watch over those on my list, our church, our eldership, a special watch for Paul and Kristen and their children. Claiming a victory in their walk with You for it is Your watchful eye that will keeps all of us safe.

To the only God that is able to do all things, to the only God that has that ability I lay this day at YOUR FEET in the name of Your son Jesus….Amen

God listen to Your children Praying.....

My Dearest Father

This morning was still and filled with newness. I want to give thanks for a new start for a new day. As you know Father things were a little rocky yesterday and I am so glad that Your protection was with me during the bad weather, the early morning drive and other frustrations that went on through out the day. I also want to thank you for the fact that yesterdays are yesterdays and each day has a new start. Father, thank you for not letting me loose focus for putting Your words in my mouth and not my own. There was a lot of comfort in knowing that I could give it over to You and You would produce the right tone of voice, the right words and the gift of not acting without thinking. I could have made a bad situation even worse if I had given over to emotions and fears. It’s not all about me Father and I thank you for putting that on my heart. I know that the things I deal with are because You need me to do those things and be a guardian for Your work and not self serving of my own wishes. Some days I just want to throw in the towel but I thank You for not letting me take that road. It’s so much easier to just give up but my God my Father I know in my mind and heart that’s not what You would have me do. Thank You Father for putting a spirit of hope inside of me because I do know that this world is not all that there is and I am willing to fight through the heartaches here for the new world that will be when You return for those who love You. I know this is Your promise and I am claiming it for my own. Be with me during the next few weeks as there are problems all around that I am having to deal and I need You right beside me while I make choices that affect peoples lives. Let whatever I do have a positive impact and for a change of pace lets make it a bit easier to do. I realize Father this is a new path that I have taken a turn and gone another way so be with me during the start as I know the evil one is watching just waiting for mistakes and problems so Father I ask it in the Holy Name of Your son Jesus block the evil, do not let him have a foot hold in my home or my work or in our church. Make it impossible for anything from that evil force to affect us. We stand firm in the name of Jesus and will not be swayed by the frustrations of this life hold us to that Father.

Father, for a long time I have brought my daughter before You and today is no different. My list of people I pray for everyday goes on and on. Roland, Robbie, Mark Goode. Every day I ask for special blessing and for You to cover their need for it is a great need. The sick that I know the hurting I know look upon them Father and give me Your eyes to see what things I could do that would be affective in their lives. Help me to help others because we are helpless but You are able and we depend so heavily on that. My God is still the only God and I know that You can and will enable us to overcome. There is none greater that we can call upon You are the only one who can help us walk this dark path and show us where to go. I want to Thank You for all You have done because I can see it…..we are still up right and doing and sometimes just that little fact should be acknowledged that we are not flat out on our backs without the power to move. I look upon Your grace and mercy and I know it’s there because without it all days would be worthless. Under Your hands we have hope for this life and for the one to come so to God be the glory for whatever this day brings.

I claim the words of Jesus for my life today, walking with obedience unto his will forgive me Father for my sins and link me ever nearer to Your word and Your will. These prayers are in the name of Jesus for it was his sacrifices that make them possible so until he come or calls us home……we will pray. Amen

At the Feet of Jesus we Cry Holy Holy is the Lamb

Dear Father My Lord and God

This earth is filled with Your glory, every moment of every day Your will carries us through it all. Our faith with the works we have to do unto Your will makes life worth the living. My path changes everyday and I am so glad that Yours does not. Sometimes I feel just like a feather in the wind with no control but I know firmly planted in You I am going to be fine no matter what storms may come. I want to claim a victory in the name of Jesus for my life and for those whom I love. You are my strong tower and You are all that I want to focus on because Your message is my hope and it speaks softly to my soul this day. Your mercy sets me free so I can move forward, I can release my anger and frustration and leave them at the foot of the cross so I can go on to higher ground. You are beautiful and mighty. You are my strength. Your name is true and holy and I thank You today for the Holy Spirit that will walk me through until the last day.

Lord, I don’t want to spend my whole life asking what if I had given everything……I don’t want to just go through the motions of living I want to make a difference. I am starting something new today and it’s going to do things, change things, but I want to feel something stir inside of me I don’t want to lay this life down without having something to make my time here worth while. So I am praying this new job into the will of Your love… guide me Father. You all my all in all so take me were You want me in Christ alone. I am listening to You.

Father, bless our life group all of those who come to Lucy’s for fellowship and love. Be with Bubba and this whole family because I think to myself what a love they have and what a hope they have living in You. Thank You for putting that group of people in our lives. It’s been a blessing. All of the things we asked last night I bring it before You again this morning, be with the Schultz family in the loss of Harvey’s sister-n-law. They will be traveling this week so guide them as their hearts may be heavy so watch the drive and make a safe way for them and prevent distraction that could cause an accident on the roadways. Be with Mark and David as their new class seems to have touched some lives already. Be with the children who were mentioned that are suffering illness relatives of Janet and Ann, keep Debra at the top of the list as we walk her into a better way of life. Be with Christy and Logan times of suffering are upon that family. Father, I bring before You the healing needs of Elaine Prothro, Sandra Wims, Pam Wagnon, Morgan Williams care for them. Jesus we are ready to face the hard times because a day is coming when You will restore because You are much greater than the pain. We claim our joy and our chance to be free from the heartaches of this life for we are seeking Your glory. A day of victory is coming and we are with our Lord God almighty into that day we will wait.

Father, I wait for You today, I needed You today and I was not disappointed when I opened my eyes for this day. I knew You were still there. There was no doubted at all. I am thankful for the hope in this day even if I can’t see You I can feel Your presence and reassurance that You placed in my life. Nothing can separate us because You are part of me…..I am so thankful. I have had some anger, frustrations that have brought me down but today its over You have taken it even thought I can’t see You I know I laid it all at Your feet and it’s over with. Move me on to new things.

Be with those I pray for everyday, Darla, Amber, David and Kim, Mark Goode and all of our service men and woman that face uncertainties daily. Be with this country Lord restore us into Your guidance. Step in and save the day. Care for our eldership…Bo, Harold, Harvey, Mike, David, Bill and their wives. We praise the God who gives and we will praise You in this storm because You hold us all in Your hands. Wrap us in Your love because our help comes from the Lord only and we need our creator to bless and protect us. Be looking out for Paul Fagala and his family and let them know that even in the darker days there is light and if there are battles to be fought just fight them because Your will makes a way for those who love You. Whatever the needs are Father just show us the way and let us listen to Your directives and place them above our own.

Father, I pray it all because of the sacrifices of Christ Jesus and it is by His Holy Name that I give it all over in prayer to You. Be with us this day and always ………Amen

I AM THANKFUL

This is just something I got in an e-mail today but I wanted to keep it because it seemed so relevant to me today. I pray often to be thankful but these words let me know just why and when it comes to the everyday problems we have that this sure leads us to some answers for that often asked question.......why??? I think God often asked us to look a little deeper, seek more than what we see just on the surface and to trust everything has a reason .........read it


I AM THANKFUL...

FOR MY WIFE
WHO SAYS 'IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT',
BECAUSE SHE'S HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.




FOR MY HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME

AND NOT OUT AT A BAR.




FOR MY TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,
AND NOT ON THE STREETS.




FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED.




FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.





FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.





FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE




FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.





FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.




FOR THE PARKING SPOT
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.





FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.





FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.






FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.




FOR ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE

OF WORKING HARD.




FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.




Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!




AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.


“Let no one come to you without leaving better or happier."

Father, Let us be kind and loving to each other....

My Lord and King

Dear Father,

This morning I am up very early and starting my day so just a brief moment to reflect on prayers to You this morning before I start out. I want to be thankful today for all the ability You have given me to work, to put out a good effort for my families needs, for a good truck that gets me where I need to be and for insurance on that vehicle. Everybody in life should be able to have those things that just give us assurance that when we walk out into the world we have some forms of comfort and Father I know that You provide these things for all of Your children as they are needed. I am so very grateful for the ability to be able to do the things I need to do. It’s not always so simple and I see many that are fighting for work and have huge need so I asked a blessing for them Father. Care for the needs and give them the peace that comes in surrendering to You so they can have what they need under Your directives. Be with Debra as she need work so badly and the insurance that could come along with a good job. Father she fights something I can not understand and don’t know how to deal with I feel so very weak when dealing with her problems and trying to guide her. I don’t understand what it is to be her and I just want to love her and guide her and not just be an escape. We so often thing we are helping with our actions to another and we are not really helping them at all. Father, only you know the real way to peace and happiness while we walk these dark roads that someday will lead us home so supply us with the knowledge to move forward in finding the answers that will help us be true to You and helpful to ourselves.

Father, today we will face a loss in our body as Jean Collins has come home to You so be with that family and hold Carl Collins close today as he faces something nobody wants to ever face. I hope for a beautiful day with love and kindness to surround him and support him, bless the meal for his family and let them be encouraged to go on with life even during this most difficult time. Father watch over all the elderly in our body as it’s a very difficult thing to find after a vibrant life that we depend so much on others and so much on our faith in You to deliver us from our heartaches. It’s a rough and unkind road sometimes and we just want to offer all of those who are there to be safe in Your loving arms. Lay it upon our hearts Father to be available to help where we can and do as we should in regard to our seniors.

Father, watch over Roland and Robbie today they are making a living for us as providers for our lives. Protect them in their jobs and give them the ability to withstand the heavy pressures being placed upon them to do even more each day. We live in a time when nothing is for sure and things can change drastically if you lose your income so protect that Father and let us be grateful for all we have been given. Let us use what we have been given for the good of Your kingdom.

Today as always Father let my mind be open, my heart be softened by Your being there in the form of the Holy Spirit, let me not dwell on things that I am unhappy with move me on to a different place if that happens Father because nothing productive can be accomplished while I dwell on what I don’t like. I ask that I never take my eyes off of Jesus to see the things that will bring me down in this level. It’s so easy to get tided up in battles and the things we wont done but really it’s about what You want done, so at home, away from home, at church, wherever I am place Your love inside of me with the knowledge that Your ways are always the best ways. Father, you know my nature and it is not always so loving and kind as I would like it to be but with Your guidance I keep my temper under control and my words level headed and steady. I thank You for that Father because it’s not my nature but Yours that gives me so much calmness.

I pray it all into Your hands today Father, be with my “list” the eldership of our church, our service men and woman …a special blessing for Mark Goode. Look after our leaders so they will make wise choices for this country. Let us all grow in understanding and love. I pray it all through the name of Christ Jesus my Lord and Savior Forever…….Amen

Six days between prayers is to long......

Dear Father

I am thankful for all that is in my world from the least to the greatest I know you have reason for all that happens. I am thankful Lord for the answers we can accept even if it’s not really what we wanted. I am thankful for good health, friends, biblical teaching and for the love that is possible through Your example.

A lot of thing divert my time from these prayers and I ask forgiveness Father because even with the oral prayers I know this time spent here is important to my spiritual growth. It’s a time I set aside for being 100% focused on You and I should make it my number one priority because it starts my day. I can pray at any time but making sure it’s totally real, totally devoted and not just some lip service because it’s crossed my mind that’s what I want for You in my prayer life. I want to be devoted to my Lord and Savior and to my God and Father it is my prayer that I am and always will be faithful to prayer. I am starting a new job and I am really worried about how it’s going to affect my ability to stay as active as I would like in my Christian walk. There are so many demands on my time right now I don’t know if this is a wise choice for my life. I also gave out a lot of personal information on myself that I now don’t know who’s hands it’s in and that is causing me to worry and I shouldn’t be worried but I am. I think it’s just the new breed of people out there who watch everything and worry about identity theft and other problems of the like. I have been thinking that I should contact the credit bureau and have a watch put on my information for the opening of new accounts ect and before things like that wouldn’t have crossed my thought pattern our world is hurting Father and we double check ourselves on even the simple matters like applying for a job. It’s really quite a burden they have to have this information but then who really gets it in the long run and where does it end up at? Any way I guess Father my prayer is for Your protection keep matters simple and let nothing come of it.

Father, I ask a special blessing on the life of Carl Collins, he will lay his bride Jean to rest on Sept. 17, 2009 after caring for her during a long illness. No one can know his heartaches Father but You so watch over him and give him peace, let the church be there for him and the people who will let them reach out to him and be a cover for the harm that death causes in our lives. Just keep his mind sound Father and bless the time that they had together as a gift of sweet memories unto the rest of Carl’s days here with us.

Father, we started our ladies class today and it’s going to go really well it always does and Shirley and Lynne do such a good job in covering the lessons. Keep them up lifted while they are working for Your kingdom and let us as students be mindful that it is Your word that they share in these classes. Open our hearts and let us be together in oneness for the love of Your church. Grouping us as a strong force doing a good work for You. Hear their prayers Father, guide guard and direct everything that the woman do that is for the sake of Your name and Your church.

Father, for Mark Goode be over him daily never let him out of the protection of Your hands. For all of our service men and women, those who have already given their lives, let us be grateful that they were willing to face the last day of their lives to honor this country. Protect us Father for the state of our world is in dire need of direction. Hold those who love You close and help guide our way for we all know hard times are just starting and more are to come but for those who love You Lord we know that you will make a way for us.

Father, A prayer just for Cindy Crenshaw and her daughter Tasha Covin, For Darla Plunkett and her daughter Amber, her grandson Big Mike, For myself and my daughter Debra, my son Robbie, For Paul and Kristen and their children, we need You every hour as we don’t really understand the hands we have been dealt but Father I know that You are still our God in every case so just make us strong to see You and cling to You no matter what happens in this life because someday in You we will be new creatures and we are seeking You until that day. This life will not defeat those who Love the Lord their God. With You all things are possible and Father we are willing to face anything for that day in which you have promised.

Father, look over the health matters that affect so many these days. A special prayer for Sandra Wims, Father she has already faced so much but she is Yours fully so protect her body and soul in all matters that concern her. Make a way for her Father that only can be done by Your grace and Your mercy. Be with her family members as well it’s been a long hard road for all of them.

Father, be with Elaine Prothro she is on the road to recovery but it’s been a little bumpy for her just comfort them and give her the strength she needs to recover from such a massive surgery and change in her life. Help Clint be supportive and caring as he is Father blessed by the special gift of a husband that is lead by You. Not many have the blessing found in the good heart of Clint Prothro he is special and stands out for Your word be with them Father.

Father, I seem to be asking so much in this prayer today when I know you will address these matters. This dull worry still lies with me so it is good to pour this out to you for I am so thankful for a way to release the tensions that worry causes because when I give it over to You I know You set me free of those worries. Thank You from a very humbled grateful heart. Our elderly need You, our children need You, our marriages need You so this tells me these prayers are not in vain. You are showing us the way we have to open our eyes and see it the big picture not just that which affect us directly. Things are happening day and night that are going to allow Your coming let us ride the storm bravely and with hope on our minds. We know You will not forget us during our times of trouble but let us see that trouble passing away as we hold firm to You.

I pray it all into Your son’s Holy name for it is by his sacrifices that we can pray at all to our Loving God.
Amen.

Brightly beams our Father's Mercy...........

God of all Creation

My prayers for today are for the beauty of this life, thanking You for all that is possible within Your love. Today and everyday I come before Your throne with a thankful heart for the blessings that only come through a personal relationship with You. Father, I can’t know what tomorrow brings but I know You are with me and because of that I can face anything. Thank You for that strength. Thank You for the Holy Spirit that can give us peace in any situation.

Today I will spend my day with my adoptive granddaughters Shelby and Marianna, they have been sick with flu type symptoms and staying home from school already early into the school year. I pray that they will both be better soon and back to a normal routine. Be with MariJane and Scott as they raise these two beautiful young ladies give them the abilities they need to be affective parents. Stand for our children Lord as these very difficult times makes being a parent a very problematical task. Let our young parents be bold as they seek their way to do the very best they can for their families.

Be with me today Father, I know that troubled times are coming for both me and Roland keep us strong and united in our efforts to deal with matters of intense concern as we deal with the issues that are going to arise with the management duties of the church building. Changes don’t come without a price and our new eldership is making effective changes that will build and grow Your church. Let all of us understand the growing pains of doing some things differently. Forgive those who are not willing to do what is best for Your church or that just don’t see the bigger picture. Give us hope in You Father as we face what the future holds. Be with all of our concerns and bless the efforts that You see to be the best for it is Your will we seek in all things.

Be with Mark Goode and all of our service men and woman. Be with our country, be with the financial matters that concern so many these days. Help us know that You do not forget our needs and Your words will carry us through until the final day. Let us always trust in You even if we can’t trust anywhere else. Keep Paul and Kristen and their family under Your watch for what they go through they go through with You. Always keep us tender and hopeful and let us rejoice for You are our Lord for we know You will restore us daily. We are walking with You even now and seeking the promises that are to come by the blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for it is all prayed in His Holy name………Amen

Be thankful for all that you have........

Dear Father Lord of Lords

Today I open my heart dear Lord to send You praise for the glory that is in Your will. I have been awake with thoughts on my heart all night but I look to Your love and calmness can be within because of You. Thank You for that Father because I know in You there is hope each step of the way. Father I make known my profession of Christ for in His cruel crucifixion our hope remains by night and by day. We have been wounded and maimed by heartaches but we are coming back to You Father in the glory of salvation and we that bear the joy of knowing His kingdom will be restored can walk in the light. We are Yours and we are sealed tightly as we bow to the Lord of creation, the Lord of Life. You are everything, Lord of heaven and earth. I thank You with a humbled heart today for being so gracious to us and blessing us. Thank You for looking down on Your children while we are on this earth and making Yourself known to us. We could not have hope without You so guide us still Father even in these sad times. Father I know that in You there is power and grace. In You alone there is eternal life but there is also life in You now as we fall before Your throne and understanding that our redeemer lives even now within the Holy Spirit that You have left for us. This is how we know that His perfect love never fails that Spirit reveals it to us and that love is sincere. Thank You for today and help us to cling to what is good set our hearts at rest in His presence. Help us to never wander away from Your guide, lift us all up and let us never take our eyes off our Savior for we are only here for a little while but You are forever, therefore don’t let us be to troubled by what these days bring and let us not worry to much about tomorrows. Father, protect us and do not let our hearts be troubled and do not let us be afraid. Only You hold tomorrow so let us give it to You fully without reservation because we trust in You.

Lord, be with my daughter who fights demons night and day with problems with depression. Free her mind Father from the torment and let her know that life can be good. Let her know that life is worth the living even with problems. Give her the ability to look deeper than the lies that satan has laid down before her. Give her the ability to fight. Let us be supportive of her while she battles things that are far beyond us or our knowledge of what to do about them. Cover us with your grace Father and make each new day an opportunity to do better in our daily lives.

Lord, I ask a special blessing on the family of our church members who are suffering at this time. Keep our eldership strong in dealing with matters of concern. We can not know how the problems will end but we can turn them over to You for the blessings that only You are able to provide. Keep those who we are praying for safe, let them not be afraid of what they must face. Give them the ability to let go and trust in You. Father, I have walked this dark road and I know first hand it is not easy to trust in something you can’t see but I have and I have been blessed so Father comfort them as You have for me in the past and let them know that no matter how the pages turn what might look like the worst of times is not always that way. Let them be able to give You control and it will turn out for the best as You have promised. Father what we cling to so tightly is what is really holding us back so let us be able to let it all go for there is nothing worth holding on to but You. Be with all of us Dear Lord among our worry and fears keep our focus solidly on You for You alone are our life line. Sorrows and pain can not over come Your glory. Forgive our sins as they seem to be so out of our control. No prayers can change the past but it can lead the future so let us pray it all into the sacrifices of our Lord Jesus.

Be with those we mention at church, be with our nation, be with Mark Goode and his family, protect and keep the heart of my husband, Roland and my son, Robbie. Walk with Paul and Kristen Fagala and their children. Whatever they face Father they face it with You. Be with Geraldine McLean, Elaine Prothro as she deals with her knee replacement surgery. A special blessing for Jean and Carl Collins hold them close Father and oversee their needs. Be with Ed and Virginia Isaacks as both have health problems. Be with Donna Dees as she suffers loss and Pat Grisham as well. Be with the up coming programs going on at church and direct them to the renewal of our souls. Be with our eldership, our church, Darla, David, Kim send a host of blessings to help them guide our way and theirs.

For all of our concerns Father we pray it into Your hands believing in the day our Lord returns or You call us home. In the Holy name of Jesus Christ we surrender all…….Amen

Another prayer for our Eldership and church......

Dear Father

Each day brings something new so I embrace it with knowledge that it comes from You. Thank You so much for the gift of life. There are many things that can go wrong with life but so many more things that can go right and knowing You lets us look for the things that do go right and see them ever so clearly. Father I know it’s You and I can feel the love You have for Your own. Thank You for being so kind, so loving even in the darkness. Thank You for the girls at the stores yesterday who really brightened my day and helped me. Thank You for that young man at Krogers who went the little extra for me to get me just what I needed. It made me smile because I could know You really do still live in the heart of many. There are people on this earth that still make the extra effort for another person. Thank You for making that seen in the everydayness of life.

Father a new days starts today as our eldership meets to discuss the business of the church, the day to day goings on that will help us be the body You want us to be. Be with them Father make them see the value of every effort as a strong hold for You. We as a church have to make it work we are the ones who have to hold it together for the sake of growth. Father, guide the minds of those men to the new challenges that are going to face them. It’s not an easy task for mortal men to know what to do. They will need You to be the foundation. Leadership and management seem like strange words for the church but they are needed as all things need balance. Let us all be looking for what we can do as individuals to help these men with their cause. We seek this by Your supervision for it is Your will that will make or break this church. Keep us all with humbled hearts, listening ears and soft actions. Keep peace among the body as these changes take affect and let them be accepted as the best choices for Your church. Give us hope and let all the glory in this be to Your Holy Name and support for the Spirit that lives in us as Your children. Keep us in every respect working in the right direction basing everything on Your words not our own.

Father, watch over Mark Goode and our service men today. Comfort their families and bring them home safe and sound. Watch over the leaders of this country. I asked a special prayer for Darla, Hana and Thomas bless their new home. Give them unity and a strong spirit of hope. Bless Debra in her efforts to get things going in a better direction for herself. Ease my worries for her choices. Be with Roland he is worn down and fight a cold. He has a really hard time with colds more so than most so it’s extra difficult plus he can’t seem to slow down to get better. He is having troubles with his eyes Father so we are making appointments with doctors for explanations of the problems be with those doctors and let us seek the best answer to help Roland with this problem. He is very dependant on his eyes for his work and being in a plant has also caused problems with his hearing. He really needs to be able to see and hear to work effectively so help in these matters and lead us to the best doctors to help him.

Watch over Robbie and Sandy and bless their new home and help them to work hard to get it fixed up and in working order. Help Robbie with work and bless Sandy in her new job as well.

I pray it daily into Your hands Father, be with all the people on my “list” You know it well by now. Thank You so much for letting us be able to pray. Thank You so much for us being able to do anything at all. Bless Your children this day keep our heads on straight and our thoughts on Your will and not our own. In the name and sacrifices of Your son Christ Jesus we lay it all at the foot of the cross…….Amen

Prayers for Our Eldership

Dear Lord, My Master and King

This morning is filled with choices, yesterday calm today not so much. I got the call for my new job venture yesterday and today I will be making a decision on that by 8 a.m. Lord, I just want to be thankful for all that I have. I want to express to You all glory and praise for this blessed life You have provided me with. I want to always be grateful for the opportunities that I have been given. This job Father just fell into my lap while others are seeking work this just came easily to me. It’s the first job I applied for and seems that it’s the right fit for me. I am a bit surprised at how this has worked out. I have to wonder though why it came at this time. I pray that it’s something You would have me do and not just an escape route for things I don’t want to deal with. Father, You have never let me be without purpose in this life. There has always been a job for me out there and my hands are not without task to do already. I pray that when I talk to them on the phone this morning about this job if I have other work to do let me be able to just say no if it’s not the right thing for me. Be with my choice Father and let it be something where I can continue to glorify Your name. If I am more needed else where let me be lead in that direction if not let this be a good situation for me to start into.

Father, a prayer for our eldership is needed today. We as a body have been asked to call upon You and the Spirit to guide men, mortal men to make decisions about this earthly church we serve. They asked for direction, vision, discernment, sensitivity and good management skills with a clear picture of what to do next. I can not think of a harder task for one to face and I ask You Father to be with each heart, each mind, as they will affect our outcome for Your work. Let Christ be seen in their actions. Hold them up while they are bearing this heavy load. Let their combined skills work for the good of Your church. Let us grow under their leadership and be accepting of their guidance. Keep us keenly aware that changes are coming and that with cooperation those changes can be a blessing. New programs and ways to seek Your word and carry it to the world are needed more than ever. Just give us the means to seek the right directions and make the right planning steps to keep us on a firm foundation. These men and their wives face the largest task this church has taken on in a great while bless them. David and Kim, Mike and Liz, Harvey and Pat, Harold and Linda, Bill and Jane, Bo and Shirley, I name them Father for a special blessing and to place them into Your watch.

Be with those who suffer burdens today. Be with those who are ill, our elderly, Ed Isaacks and Virginia, Floyd Dickens, Tammy Mattingly, Gladys Adcox, Flow Fritsch, Ella Mae Arnold, Charlene Zaun. Be with our expectant mothers. Sarah, Ashlea, Tamar Johnson. Protect the hearts and minds of the teachers that will be working with our children in this school year.
Life can bring unexpected challenges so help us Father to cope with those changes. Be with Mark Goode and all of our military bring them home safely and watch over them with great care. Be with the families of those who have lost loved ones and who fear for those who still serve. Be with Denise and Steven, Holly and Lisa. Hold us up as a nation that is protected by Your Holy Spirit. Keep us ever mindful of where we came from and what are goals are. Be with the members of my own family and keep them safe and under your protection at all times. Be with Roland and the good work that he has in him to do.

Bless those who work for Your church. Keep them strong and well rounded in what they do. Support them in all areas of their lives and be kind when things do not go as they should. Be with Paul and his family as he works with our youth. Be with Darla and be with David. This work is the most important of all work so give them strength to withstand and hold firm. Guide them and fulfill their needs.

I pray this all into Your blessed will Father, for it is in Your Sons name that it is possible. Thank You for the sacrifices and knowledge that make this prayer possible. All to His glory until He comes or calls us home….. be with us……Amen.

Prayers for our Eldership.......

Father Abba Father

With honor unto Your name I just want to take sometime this morning to praise all that You are in my world. Thank You for mornings and hummingbirds and the beauty that comes with each morning. Today my world is calm and for that I feel very very blessed. Not all mornings can start out that way but when they do it is wonderful and I thank You deeply for it. All my praise to Your glory this day.

Father, my concerns for what goes on runs deep, You know the troubles I am having with Debra. What seems to be a good thing runs reservations in my mind about what lies underneath. It’s a common fault I have not to just be able to accept that something good could come out of her going to these NA meetings. Calm my worry Father as I know You must be her guide. I can step aside and know I have prayed her into Your hands for all healing and guidance and now that I see something happening that could be a safety net for her I am worried. Give me some peace in these matters. Also, let me be accepting of her choices and be supportive where I can. Be with Robbie and Sandy also as Robbie has gotten a new job and the money will heal a lot of the headaches they are having. Let things go well with that and it be something he can hang onto for a while until they can get on their feet again. Be with Roland as he is facing many things at work and will be even more confronted with problems there as time goes on. It’s not where he wants to be and life is a battle there just guide him Father and help us to hold on to during these stressful times. Let me be a good supportive wife to him and help and not be a burden to him.

Father, walk with those who feel the defeated path of this world. Let them hold strong to the faith they have in You. When we are at the breaking point You are our strong hold. Sometime we think things should be this way or that way but facts are things are as they are. We live in a world filled with lies and deceptions placed here by satan himself to steal us from our place with You at the appointed time. Keep us from those lies. Hold us tightly to You until we are where we should be. Do not let us fall from grace and mercy that Your sons blood bought for us. Link us to You daily by the Holy Spirit that is here for us.

Father, look after Mark Goode and his family today. Keep him safe and let no harm come to this dear soul. Protect him, watch over him and guide his way to saftey. Share our love with him with Your comforts for his every need.

Father today I ask a special prayer for the eldership of our church. New and different ways of doing things are coming and we are making a way for that. Be with the hearts of the men that lead us. We honor them with our acceptance of Your will as they make the choices for this body of Your people. These people are Bo Cox and his wife Shirley, Bill Hana and his wife Jane, Mike Miller and his wife Liz, Harvey and his wife Pat, David and his wife Kim, Harold and his wife Linda. As they come to mind for me Father I know that what they do is difficult because of all the different types of personalities they must deal with but Father bless them with a strong and purposeful need to do what they must for Your church to grow and do not let them be put off by the petty things that could wear them down. Let them be affective and let us support them in the choices that they make.

Father today I pray it all into Your hands, through the name of Your Son Christ Jesus. Love us Father and keep us safe. Forgive us of our sins……..Amen

God Bless a productive day!!

Heavenly Father

I was able to see my way through a pretty rough night with our cinnamon colored cocker spaniel. I am feeling pretty rough today but had a productive day despite all of this. I know Father that is a blessing for me from You. I am tested when Cinny gets a rough night because I love that animal so much. It’s really kind of sad. It upsets me to see her age before my eyes. I know Father I won’t have her forever and I am ever grateful for such a fine pet for as long as she is with me.

I have been taking some personal time to pray about things that are really on my heart. It’s always a blessing to know I can reach as deep down as I can go and leave it at the foot of the cross. My worry is so needless Father I know Your Holy Spirit directs everything and I still flop around working out a plan that seems to never go as planned. Help me be mindful of the facts Father, only Your Spirit can do what is right. There is hope for the restlessness inside of me I just have to give it to You. I will not live in fear; I refuse to do that ever again. I will not let fear control the life I live and I tune my thoughts to Your path for whatever it may bring. No matter who it deals with I seek You first in all things. Please bless those who are at odds with me and ease the misdirected thoughts that they might have. May my choices be right in Your eyes alone and let me stand firm in those choices if Your hand is upon them. If not Father soften the process and let me go easier with my words. Let no harm ever come from the harshness of words. They strike such a painful blown. Guide me Father; direct every part of my life.

Father, the eldership at our church is going to have a meeting of the minds. These men will be making choices that will affect many aspects of our church. Give them the blessings of Your Holy Spirit and let them be the mouth pieces that will make Your will known to this body of people. We need direction in the worst way and now choices have been made to have a new path. Let it be the right one. Let us as a membership to this body respect these men and support what they line out for us as a church. There is nothing better than a strong body to hold Your people together. I know hard times are coming Your word tells us but we seek Your guide in knowing what is best during even the most difficult times. It is the only safe haven we will have during our darkest hours. Help all of us just hold on until the time is right. You gave a promise and I believe in You for all things. I trust Your will in all things. Never let my will be a negative force against Yours. Give us all grace and mercy as we fight our human side for Your glory. I sin and I ask forgiveness often but heal my heart Father and keep me from doing it again. Make my commitment to You real. Put the people who seek You on a personal level. Listen to our hearts we are crying out, we need You to take control. There is hope for the helpless, hopeless, broken heart it is in the glory of the sacrifices of Christ Jesus please Lord let us never forget that.

My list Father, I added some names today. I wont bore you with my thoughts on the matters here but Lord just send comfort to those who need You, live for You and try the very best they can to be servants to You. Be with Mark Goode, Denise and Steven. We can never send enough hope to our service men and women. Keep them safe Father, bring them home. Keep Roland calm these days he fights a lot of battles. Let him know my time on the computer is just a way to cope with things bothering me. I can loose myself in this thing we call the internet. If you are there you don’t have to be in the problems you don’t want to face. It’s true for a lot of people, all reaching for something to fill an empty space. Keep me in Your word as well online and off. Father, if I should be doing something harmful touch my heart with that information and help me to make the proper corrections in my behaviors.

Lord in closing, thank you for every moment we have to bond, to seek Your name and Your will for hope for every man, woman, and child who can be brought into Your loving hands. Hold us close until this storm passes by. We are all coming home someday and we want more than anything to not fall away from what is true. Love us Father, guide us through the pit falls, and walk with us hand in hand until we are where we belong. Lay everything at the feet of Jesus because we know what He did for us let us love Him with all that is in us to do so. In His name we pray it all …Amen

I learned a lesson from what I saw......

Dear Heavenly Father

Sometimes Father the ground is covered with weeds and there just doesn’t seem to be any hope but when I come to you in prayer I can see the beauty under those weeds and know in my heart if I just dig a little deeper, look at the situations a little closer there is something down there worth digging for. I am so grateful for a heart that seeks you daily, I need You daily an Your honest answers is like new life breathed into my soul daily. Thank you for the time it took to get things done yesterday it kept me in Your word for hours and Father thank you for taking me back to the scriptures that comforted me in the past and comforted me again yesterday in my fears. I often don’t know what to say or how to say it but I have prayed often for Your knowledge and Your words to be the controlling factors in my judgment about what I say and do and yesterday Father I just want to thank You so much that I had some good judgment and words to fall back on. Thank You for guidance and knowledge and strength. It’s like being rescued because Father you know I am growing weary. There is so much wisdom in Your words Father and it’s a rare and beautiful treasure. I come with a very humble heart to just praise Your knowledge and understanding. Thank You Father for sharing with me, for giving me hope, for saving me from myself! I can make such troubles for myself when I just rant and rave but because of You I don’t find myself gong to that level very often. What a blessing.

Father, be with my list today. I pray for them everyday. Roland, Debra, Robbie, Mark Goode, Glen and Peggy, Nathlie Carroll, Philip Pratt, Bobbie Hale, Eddie Bridwell, Carol Fabian, Virginia, Geraldine, Lois, Charlene Zaun, Bubba Kay, Sunshine, You know it Father it doesn’t change but sometimes there are new names added. Father a special prayer for Ricki Lane help her to understand me and whatever it is that is the driving force behind her actions let us both come to terms so we can both continue to be productive servants for Your church. Give us both good judgment and let our actions not ruin the good that has been done. Help both of us to be careful in what we say and do for it is not to cause harm or hurt feelings as these matters can do. Give us conviction to be a blessing to Your church. Father we both need Your guidance. Help me to realize my part in this and send your Holy Spirit to test me and make sure my motives are pure and not selfish.

In closing Father, I thank You for Your son who makes all these blessings and prayers possible for it is in His Holy name that I can pray my concerns into Your loving hands. Thank You. ………Amen

Let Our Fate be as You would have it..........

Our Most Holy God

I am so thankful for a life in You. Father I can not even express today the range of emotions I have and I thank You for the balance that Your promise gives to me in dealing with my days. I have completely given over to Your will all the fears I have in this life. I am walking and living under Your hand and today Father because of that its gona be a good day. I am ready to face whatever this life has to throw at me and I thank You because of Your love it’s possible. I have prayed to You a thousand times to give me a voice and knowledge to let me say the things I need to say in the proper way with the right results I pray it again today. I know You will help me set the things that bother me right. Not my will but Yours will resolve matters with the best results I am trusting in You for this Father. I am also surrendering to Your choices. There is so much to be done don’t let me slow down because of worry, gossip, heartaches. Just make whatever choices be Your choices. You live in me Father walk within me so Your will is right there take over the thoughts, the actions and make Your will foremost in me before I speak or take any action on any matter. Thank You for prayer, thank You for reassurance, thank You for all the blessing I see in You daily as I walk in this world wanting so badly to be in Yours.

Father I want to Thank you for the good view Roland got at work. It took a lot of the fears he was having and put them to rest. Thank you for letting him know that he is supported in his choices at work and now he can relax just a little and be reassured his job is in good standing for the moment anyway. We never know from day to day if the money will hold out but in Your house there is hope and You care for Your children. We have been so blessed financially in all these years so Father we thank You for the coverage and protection You have given. Father let it always be on our hearts to help others who are in need and give with openness to those who are not. You guide me in my giving and I thank You for that guidance it blesses my life and the lives of others so let it continue as You would have it be.

Father, with a heavy heart I bring the Culpepper family to Your feet. Bless those children and husband in that family as they watched their mother die at the hands of someone who just drove away. Thank you that she did not suffer. If life has to be taken so harshly there is comfort in the fact she did not suffer. For her family it is not the same story they suffer greatly today and will for a long time…please be with them. Father I can not even think how horrific it would be to be going out for a nice outing and lose a loved one in the events of the day. We are not sure of our hours here on this earth Father so in all measure let each and everyone of us use our time wisely so when our hour comes no matter what we are ready. Curse Satan for the evil lies that made it be this way. Take away his power Father and grate Your children freedom even now. Guide us with the Holy Spirit in dark days such as these so we will not be lost in our heartaches and fears.

There are others I will bring before you today Father. You know the needs so glory and honor to Your will Father in all matters that concern these people. Ricki Lane, myself, direct us Father by Your hand. Patsy Wallance, Tammy Mathiugh, Charlene Zaun, Brian Shelley, James Spears ….a special blessing for James Father because he is dear to me look on his needs with an extra measure and Alma as well. Ella Mae Arnold, Eddie Bridwell, Carol Fabin, Sarah Fall Ashley Foster, Tamar Johnson, Linda Allen, Bubba Kay and our sweet sweet Dorothy. God bless them hold them close to you and give Your favor upon each of their lives. Father, I beg it daily for You to watch over Mark Goode and all those who serve for the freedom that I have. Let those who have given their lives not be in vain. For policemen, firefighter, people of public office I send cries for mercy upon them all to do the right things by this nation. Be with Debra, she’ll be interviewing for a new job today and Father You know the heartaches in that for her and the fears of rejection she has so give her a boldness today to take her place in this world. Put in her Father the ability to survive this world with the pain of depression at bay. Let her know Father that You go with her to that interview and You’ll help her get a job that she can do even with her problems such as they are. Make her know she has a place in this life and with You all things are possible. No one is a stranger here we sing that in a song to You so make a place for her Father where she can be comfortable in her own body. Give her something she can handle and develop some pride in so she’ll feel better about herself and her worth. Father she talks about suicide and we know that people who talk about it can do such things if their worth in this world is not established. We do all we can Father but we can’t do it for her only You can give her a stronger base to work with. Many of my prayers don’t get published they are private and I don’t put this information on the blog but I fear Father if I don’t go a step more I might just lose her to this horrible thing they labeled depression. I asked that You send the Holy Spirit to her side each and everyday to make sure she does no harm to herself and make me ever aware if things are going wrong. Let me be there Father to help her and guide her and make me stronger than I have ever been to handle this matter. Show me where to go for help, what signs to look for, where to be and when, if I should back off or stand firm only You can let me know and my ears are keen to hear Your voice in all that concerns this matter. Help me Father; don’t let this be our fate.

I pray all this into Your hands Father and I put it all at the foot of the cross of Jesus Christ for Your will in all matters. In acceptance of Your glory I pray it all in the name of our savior and Lord Christ Jesus. Amen.

One Day at a Time Sweet Jesus........

My Lord and King

Today I come to you with surrender for Your ways, a consideration for the gifts given to those of us who receive them so uniquely and don’t even realize it. Father I know that in You is the ability to craft an experience that would be appealing for every soul but we seem to get in our own way in the process. Forgive us Father, I know in you nothing was overlooked give me peace in that knowledge. Father, I have my own desires but I know Yours come first and in services and worship I heard Your voice saying there is no finish line. It really hit a cord with me because I have forgotten in You there is eternity and we are working toward it daily in our preparations even in this present day. Thank You for Paul Fagala and his message it touched a lot of hearts. Peggy Hemmenway had even written it down to be a reminder as she fights so hard dealing with a daughter-n-law that torments them at this very defenseless time while Glen is so very ill. Father touch Jennifer and make her realize the harm she is doing to her father and that her actions could do damage that is not repairable. Father we all know that time is not on Glen’s side and each moment of each day there is constant testing. Give Glen and Peggy both the courage and faith to endure for in Your hands there will be safety and no more tears and heartaches so let them do what ever it takes to get through this to be restored, in health, in mental anguish, in heartaches so they remain in You and You in them while they are walking through this hell on earth. Strike down the evil forces that cause them such pain. Let us be Your arms around them until this storm passes by.

Father there are many others, Mark Goode, Lois Allen, Lucy and Daniel, Carol Fabian, Pat Grisham, Janet and Mark Dolecki, Debra, Robbie, Crystal, Valentin and Mary Padraza, Father, My God please extend your hand this list goes on and on. Father, even Roland hasn’t been able to get a handle on the things at work but he gets up and goes in everyday to face things I don’t understand. I haven’t ever been in his shoes I don’t know how hard it is and he knows we depend on him and that makes it even harder because of his dedication to his family. Give him some peace Father and send blessing on the ones who torment others so they can release this death grip of need for constant control over other people. Father, lay it on the hearts of those who bring burdens to others that You are in control.

Father, I want to Thank You for the sisters in Christ who have prayed with me for my burdens, For Darla, for Lucy and all the others who I visited with in my time of anxiety. Thank You for the words of encouragement they were able to provide to help me know what direction to take. They were good sounding boards to bounce my actions off of before I just acted without thinking it through. They are good listeners Father and I thank You for each of them in my time of troubles. I thank You for the realization that it is for You that we work and continue on and not for any other reason so it is in that comfort that my work has no finish line. I often say “I’m done” but on Sunday I found in Your words delivered by Paul…I am not done and I will never be done with Your work it is eternal. Father, don’t ever let me forget that. Each day is into Your service and for Your glory and it’s about nothing else ever. Thank You for the sweet prayers of Lucy and the long talk we had on her couch. It blessed my life and her words are so pure and straight forward. Bless her kindness! Her life has been filled with heartaches just like so many others but she rises above it Father and fully understands Your will in her life. Thank You. Your help does let us rise above all the problems we have and Your love does cover our burdens. Thank You Father.

Be with us guide us, lead us, and beyond all measure let us fall at the feet of Jesus for he is the Savior of the world and He is with us until the end. Turn our faces toward His accomplishments and bring Your sons and daughters back to glory when all of this is finished. It is in Your perfect timing in which I wait in faith and hope in Jesus name I pray it all. Amen.

Trusting in Your will Today Lord.........

Father

Today as always I am grateful for a way to express myself to Your will. I am hopeful for understanding today and for ways to resolve ongoing problems that are causing me a great deal of tension. You bless me everyday Father with knowledge and You keep a other wise nasty temper at bay and I know it’s Your hand on my shoulder that keeps me in check so before I take any action today I am coming to my heavenly Father for advice and Lord if it is not in Your will for me to do what I plan today lay that knowledge on my heart and stop anything that would cause harm. My words can cut so deeply that it becomes a way of manipulation to get what I want at the expenses of another. Father I am having a great deal of conflict with a sister in Christ and it is affecting my spiritual work for Your church. It seems that nothing I say makes a difference so Lord what are the words I need what is the path to take? I know my plans Father but I would much rather use Yours. Just be with me keep me in Your will and let me be mindful that everybody has needs that they seek to be addressed. There are heartaches everywhere so when I address someone let it be with love and kindness so no hard feelings develop. Give peace in this matter Father for it affects what I am willing to do for Your church and Father You come first in all things so if it’s time to back off let that be and if not Father don’t let the call for me to go to work because I have work in Your church and I know it needs to be done first and formost. I don’t need a job Father You have provided for everything so do not let this bump cause me to withdraw from working at the church because of a conflict. I am a full grown woman in both body and mind and I have dealt with more than most people in dealing with difficulty and conflict with people. I am not timid Father when I speak and You know the harm in that as You often bind my tongue. I thank You Father because it was in You that I found a great relief in thinking it but not saying it. Father I can be quite harsh and I can be quite selective in people. I try my best to be open and accommodating but Father You know I am not. It creates limitations that I don’t really want but don’t seem to be able to control. I pray it is Your hand and guidance and not my stubborn will. Just be with me Father walk these days with me hand in hand and give me the right methods to take care of this before harm is done that is not repairable.

Father be with those I love today, keep them safe, watch their walk and keep them under Your guidance. Be with Mark Goode as he protects our country, be with Lois Allen and give her comfort. Be with the eldership as they deal with matters that concern Your church. Let this issue be completed with the hurricane and the contractors. Give us a way to move forward and without conflicts that will weigh us down. Let the good continue that was started at the first of this year. Your hand is on Your church Father we can see it and let us all honor and glorify You in our words and actions. If we need to be strong willed and express ourselves if it’s for Your glory to make our church here better give us the ability to be bold enough to move forward and bless us with a first fruits church if it is Your will.

I pray to You Father today with the unique opportunity of calling on You by the sacrifices of Your Son Christ Jesus for it is in the love for You that I asked it all with thanksgiving. Only in You is there this provision………Amen

212 Send an Angel through out the days........

Heavenly Father King of all Kings

I spent a very early morning in Your word. Father, I realize You are the answer to all of this life’s worries. There is peace and hope and real power in Your ways. Father, thank you for the correction You send to us in Your word. Let us be mindful Father of how short sighted we are to refuse Your correction. We are not going to find a firm footing in this life without You. We are chasing whims of our own. Thinking we’ll find the right way to handle these things that break us down on our own. Forgive us Father because we know that is wrong. It’s not possible and I know that there is no satisfaction coming when we try to handle the problems of this life without You. I seem to fight the same battles day after day and it feels like a smoke screen of deceit. I loved my week-end away it was so beautiful to be in nature. I thank you for the ability to do such things. I know it’s Your gift to comfort the heartaches that I have and it’s Your way of telling me hold firm these things I fight are temporary. You always give me a path that is bright so that I will not loose my way in this darkness. I think You know better than any the heartaches of loosing a well fought fight. I am trusting in You for the satisfaction that will come when these days are no more and the evil of this world is over. Father, I will not be headstrong and I will call upon Your name and the sacrifices of my Lord to help me through my disappointments no evil can over come when we stand with Your light guiding our path. Rash words cut and main but there is healing in the words You have left for us so Father let our hearts embrace those words and hold them close to our hearts. Father, let us find a freedom in our work, do not let us broadcast our stupidity so evil can overcome us. Keep us all as children who are willing to listen to our Heavenly Father. Lead us into helpful conversations as careless talking could ruin everything. Help us to overcome the temptation to just scream! Give us the ability to have a steady diligence to endure whatever this life throws at us. Unrelenting disappointments leave us heartsick with worry but in Your hand Father there could be a sudden turn around, a good break directed by Your will not mine. Tear it down for me brick by brick so I can understand it is Your will that I must accept and not my own. Watch the steps of my adult children Father sometimes their actions are such a slap in the face. I know You know the feeling it’s such an insult and it leaves our emotions out in the cold so give me a deeper understanding and a slowness to anger because what I see and think may not be the way it is at all. The evil one has for years left me feeling powerless with these browbeaten lies. Stockpile in me Your love Father and let it come out in my actions toward every person I have to deal with. Everyone is fighting their own battle and I know You are alert to the good and the evil that goes on. It is a mark of good sense to use kind healing words guided by Your hand. Misspent lives go bankrupt after such a long while of not being able to turn things around so knowing You can read the human heart if it’s Your will Father make the corrections and let these prayers be genuine so they might reach You and give You delight that I call upon You. Your perceptive words can spread knowledge in us that will calm and heal the broken. Sadness makes it hard to get through our days and a miserable heart leads to a miserable life so give us the love for a simple life that is not pretensions or arrogant. Send an angel to deliver us from every evil. Forgive us of our sins and do not refuse to correct our misdirection. Love Your children by disciplining them. Send the Holy Spirit into the hearts of those who have a sad heart, those who might feel forgotten, and those who think they still stand outside the door even after they have knocked. Don’t let them believe the lie of the evil one who tells them Your love is not for them.

Father, bless our church, bless those who have taken Your ways on in baptisms. Help the work that is going on in Your house. A new breath of life is at work there and we thank You for the love and hope You are sending our way. Bless and be with our leadership help us follow the guidance of these men. Give us humbled hearts and new acceptance to be able to follow Your will for this church. Care for those who are hurting, Pat Grisham, Ella Mae Arnold, Eddie Birdwell, Floyd Dickens, Liz Miller, Ricki Lane, Glen and Peggy Hemmingway, Marijane Hammel, Doc and Dorothy Hart, Sonny and Karen Goode, Teresa Goss and Mike, Debra, Robbie, Tamar Johnson, Summer Neal, Christy, Donald Pratt and family, Jacob Lorfing, Ann Young, Susan and Mickey and her mom Myrtle Dugat, Lucy and Daniel Rouse and Bubba, Jack and Rebecca Zaun, Karen Vasquez, Merle Wagnon and of course and always Roland. Comfort them Father as only You can.

Father, watch over Mark Goode and all who sever to keep this country safe. Be with the leaders of this country and if they don’t follow Your will Father strike them down with a might blow. I beg for Your hand to be on this nation for it is in You that I trust and only You. Save us Father from our greed.

Father please deliver us let our prayers be heard by the name and sacrifices of Your son Christ Jesus for it is in His holy name that we can pray. Amen.

207 Another Day in Prayer

Heavenly Father Most High

Father we were able to enjoy a calm day with some good cooking and nice company. It was an easy flowing day that doesn’t come often. I appreciated the everydayness of it all. I thank you Father for days like these not over burdened with work or worry but enough to keep me busy and active. I remembered a few important things today and got them done. Father, Roland and I are taking a week-end away and we really need it due to the pressure he has been under so I thank you that it is possible for us to take this time away from everything. Be with us while we travel and make sure Debra is cared for while we are away. Watch over her Father and help her be able to handle the house while we are away. Let her take good care of Cinnamon and the things she needs to do at church with the trays. She has been doing a good job with that Father and I want her to continue for it is a reminder of why we go to this church and why we act as we do toward it.

Father I don’t have any request today for I know that you are with Mark Goode, and those I pray for daily. I need not beg Your watch I know it is there. I sometimes pray it for my comfort and not because You need it prayed over and over. It’s a reminder for me as well to take these people into consideration each and everyday and do what I can to make their lives better and productive. Father, I do believe we are Your hands and feet and Your voice is heard in our actions so let them be acceptable in Your sight.

Father, with all my heart I humble myself and drop at Your feet for all the blessing in my life. Forgive the sins that are within me and let my life be a living sacrifice for You. Keep me with You Father and remove any and all fear that I have in me. Keep me moving forward and never to go back to things in the past. Be with me always Father for it is You and Your will that I seek daily in these prayers. It is in the glory of Your son that I pray in the name of Jesus …until it ends here or You come for us let us be ready to hear Your call………Amen

Prayers Prayers and More Prayers

Dear Heavenly Father

Thank you for a day scattered with much needed rains. Thank you for a nice cup of coffee in a cup sent to me by friends. Thank you for those dear friends that remembered me with a small gift. Thank you for a husband that loves me and a home that I am comfortable in even during rough times. Thank you for the constant message of salvation for all peoples in all times. Thank you for Your word. Thank you for hope… help me to take possession of it and treat it like the gift that it is. Thank you for every good thing in this life and the protection from those things that are not so good, from the evil we face daily. Father help me to bow down to Your will over mine. Father I ask you to let me hear the cries from those who need help. Let the things that I know in Your love be and provide and accessible backdrop to the Bible narrative that You have given us.

Father, I am asking again for your watch over some today. Roland, Lois Allen, Mark Goode, Karen, Robbie, Debra, Ella, Pat, Janet and Mark, Ricki, Darla, Amber, Big Mike, Dorothy and Bubba, Sonny, David and Kim, Bo and Shirley, Harold and Linda, Pat, Mike and Liz, Jane and Bill those who we love and wish only the best this life has for them. Watch over our Harvey and calm his needs Father, hard choices are still hard choices but in life we have to act so let him have comfort and growth in his journey. Give him peace. Be with Rebecca and Jack lead them Father with Your will and hand. We are all at cross roads from day to day let us all make the right choices to benefit our lives and Your church. Be with our eldership Father when they make a choice let us be supportive of them and honor the hard work they do. Stretch out our love toward them and let them be at peace with this great service that they have taken on. Father we know that they have to do this willingly and they have choice not to be servants and let us honor the fact they do serve. There would be no balance or growth without leadership so let us be mindful of the things we do in regards to these men.

Keep all of us safe Father, our country is facing a most difficult time. Pray for our leaders of this nation. Put conviction in the hearts of those who believe in You to move forward with boldness to save our Christian nation. We know if You withdraw from us Father our faith and civilization in cradled in the balance of harms way. Do not let us become a barren land and do not with hold Your living water. Make us a cultivatable land that will only supply new growth and hope to our nation. Forgive those who can’t see You in the future of this country. Give us a vast public Father that will call upon Your name. Take Control I beg it in the sacrifices of Your son. In His name I ask it boldly.

Father as I close this prayer with thanksgiving for all I see in You. I want to honor Your son by praying it all in His name for Your glory and power forever………Amen

Thank You Lord for Loving Me.........

Jehovah

Father, today with so many questions and not enough answers I just come again and again asking for mercy and for Your grace because I know it lies with You and I am grateful for that knowledge. It is extremely comforting to know You are with us even in these dark days. It’s also a great comfort to know they don’t have to all be dark days when we can approach You with our problems, our hurts and our needs. Thank You for relief because it exceeds my expectations each and everyday. I think about what it might be like if there was no hope at all and there is no way to describe how that would affect us as a human race. I think we already see places and people in which on this earth Father that there is no hope if it be Your will Father send consolation.

Yesterday Father, I didn’t post a prayer due to my swimming head of pain medications but today is much better and the worst of the aches have left me. Thank You Father for getting me through that brief spell and for the healing that is coming my way. Teeth problems have always been there for me but thank You for having me in a place where I could have insurance and enough to cover bills that come along with these matters. It’s a huge concern when you can’t or don’t have enough money to cover these things when they come up and Father there are many who are in that place so even with my comfort in my situation I pray for all of those who have health and medical problems that don’t get addressed in the manner that they should because of the sky high prices that go along with that care. Changes are being made in our government to help and I pray it into Your hands Father that relief will come to those who are really in need and not just another blank check for the greedy. Sometimes we don’t see the need but it sits right in our back yards as well as overseas. Let us be mindful to do what we can to help those who are in need. Don’t let it cause resentment when we have to give over and above our comfort zones.

Father, each and everyday I send prayers to You in the behalf of Mark Goode and all those who serve this country with their sacrifices, all of those who have in the past. For parents who wont see their sons and daughters coming home, Father I can only imagine the pain of that but let them all be reassured by the fact that You see and know the sacrifices and You will bless those who give all to country and their fellow man. Guide the hearts and minds of those who deal with these matters.

Father, be with Lois Allen today just walk with her Father and let her know you are beside her daily. Keep her spirits up and let her feel the love we all have for her.

Father, be with Roland his work load is heavy and so is his heart. He hasn’t had to deal with such problems in a long time and he hates conflicts of any kind so it weighs more heavily on him than it really should. With so many problems outside of the work place it spills over into the work place and tensions are running at an all time high. People are fearful of loosing their jobs and it makes them frustrated in their thinking and judgments so even the smallest thing set them off. Put a shield around those who work together with strong expectations put upon them to always deliver. Give them the ability to do exactly what is needed and to answer the questions with practical thought and consideration. Help them to work together and not against each other.

Father it is in the sweet name of Jesus I come with a humbled heart each day asking for things I know You are already addressing. Things I know You are already aware of and taking care of. Father so now I am laying it at Your feet with confidence in You knowing all is going to be alright under Your watch. Until You come or call us home ………Amen