Dear Heavenly Father
In all glory and praise I come to you in prayer. I want to thank you for a wonderful weekend of safety and the grace you showed for our safe trip into Houston. Every time I get behind the wheel of a car to go into Houston you just never know. I took a group of ladies to do the shopping for the appliances for the new rebuild of the church kitchen and I praise your name for our safe trip and return. Father, that trip was a blessed time and enjoyable as we realized that the building effort is coming together and this beautiful new kitchen will be a reality after all this hard work is completed to glorify your work here on this earth. Let it be that our efforts here renew the body at Lakewood and make us better workers in your kingdom. Let these things make your house of worship more inviting and more social so those that might not come otherwise might see something here that will draw them into the building so we can let You be seen. Keep us transparent as we work toward this goal for our church family. There are some problems with the painters and sheetrock work but I have worked on that and Jeff has said it will all be fixed. Father I pray that is so and we can go forward without delays. It is truly amazing to me what can be done in just a 24 hour period of time. Thank you for you hand being upon this work. Keep all of us in your good favor until it can be completed.
Father I want to request your love to be placed upon the Wim’s family today. Every moment is touch and go for them and they seek your favor in Brad’s behalf everyday. We know that these pains will bring him to you but they suffer greatly in the waiting process just comfort and bless them Father because there is nothing we can do but offer them up to you for your love to cover these dark days. Walk hand in hand with them as they face this time.
Another concern is Debra she is falling back into old ways and has taken to staying in her room all the time watching mindless hours of DVD’s and doing nothing productive with her life. Father, we fight this day and night for her but she must be proactive in her life. Please, Father work with her mind set that she not go back to old habits that are destructive to her health and well being. Give me the right answers when dealing with her to be firm or to back away and let you deal with it. I know Father that for neither of my children did I have the right answers to what they needed. I have given them both over to your hand. Please guide and direct us as we face yet another round of depression and trials. Keep her job secure and help her go back and face whatever she must to keep working. She complains of chest pains but I don’t see the evidence of that while she is locking herself away in her bed room. I know she doesn’t want to deal with me because I am so over the top and active. I know she will never be like me but at least let me have some understanding of what is going on in her life. I think often the troubles that this brings to me but then I also think how it must be to be her and having to deal with this depression on a daily bases. Guide us all in working together that she might get out of this slump and back on track again. We love her Father and we strive to do what is best for her interest as for now all I know to do is pray it into your will for me to have understand and knowledge of what is to be done and then to respect whatever comes from that knowledge. We love her Father and we want what is best for her. Also, I pray for Robbie new things are going on in his life that might make things better for him. He struggles as well in his life but has taken responsibility for his actions. Bless his efforts Father and keep him on the right track.
Father, be with Roland as he walks this road with me and he takes on more than most men would even think about. He is a good man who works hard and loves his family dearly. Let him stay strong in his efforts because it’s taxing on the soul to be a father. He often is like me and just doesn’t know the right words or actions. Just guide both of us in your will.
Father, as I close this prayer with the thoughts of never really closing our line of communications I just want to ask this all in the love of Christ Jesus for it is in his sacrifices and name that we pray. Amen.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Just Pray Everyday
In Christ Alone
Second verse
In Christ alone who took on flesh, fullness of God in helpless babe. This gift of love and righteousness scorned by the ones He came to save. Till on that cross as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied. For every sin on Him was laid, here in the death of Christ I live………
Dear Heavenly Father
As I write these words to this song a realization comes that in Christ Jesus something was accomplished that changed the world for everyone of us. Something only He could do. There was no other that could satisfy the wrath of God. I thank you God for accepting this sacrifice as payment for our sins. I thank you God for providing a way for us in this life for without this gift of love we would have no hope and no way. Thank You Father…..
Father, each day provides it’s on new sets of worries but we know your hand is on those you love and we will not burden ourselves with worry because we know it’s in your hands. Please look after the families that morn today. Be with the Wims as they face the laboring pains of dealing with Brad’s illness. Comfort them Father as only you can do because there are no human words of comfort that can give them relief. Wrap your love around Sandra and David and keep them safe in you. Do not let this heartache crush their spirits. Lead them to know that beyond this there is eternal life and hope for a renewed day. In You there is a place where there are no more tears and no more death. Even in this pain let us all for evermore cling to that knowledge. We know that faith will bring us through the darkest of days. We thank you Father for that hope.
Look after my Rolly Bear today he is working harder than ever. He is always ready to do his best but he’s got a bit of a cold. He never does well with sickness Father as you well know so comfort him and bring this around quickly for him and don’t let it get him to far down. Be with Charlotte and Ken as they face problems with cancers. Roland’s family has never been close but let us be as close as you would have us to be while this goes on.
Watch out for Glen and Peggy as they recover from the doctor’s work. Strengthen Glen and bring him back to his old self soon. He has been given a huge chance here to start anew with all the blessings of seeing his granddaughter grow up. Let it be a driving force to keep him going in the right direction.
We asked your blessing Father on the church rebuild. Keep your workers safe; keep the teens motivated for Paul so their area will be a nice place as well. Let them be respectful of the church and keep it clean so it will be welcoming to all who enter. Instill pride in our young people and give them wisdom to understand every effort should be for the first fruits of your kingdom. Keep us strong in all our efforts to make You more visible in this world. The work is to make You more appealing visually so that we can have enough time to make You more appealing spiritually to those that might not see the bigger picture. Give us the right motivation in this area and not just to please our own wants and needs. Father for those of us who know you well and have a relationship that is one on one with you that is such a blessing but for those who do not let us do whatever we must to give a guiding light for those still trying to find their way. Let us make it as appealing as possible until they can find You. Let us give them a garden path that looks good and feels right. The road is narrow so let us light the way.
Father, bless the election of new elders to our church. I find myself at a disadvantage because as they ask for nominations I do not know of anyone who meets or wants to serve in that way. It is a very sad day Father for the church when this is the case. Let them do the best they can by You in the appointment of new elders. It is a hard work Father so I pray that you will open the right doors to the right men to serve at Lakewood. Guide us to know them and know their hearts.
This is all prayed to my holy God in the power of Christ. Till You come or take me home I am comforted by the power of these prayers. Be with us always Lord……..Amen
On another note we did get to celebrate Debra’s birthday. We ended up going to Joe’s Crab Shack in Kemah. The boardwalk is running again after the hurricane and it’s slow but things are opening again. It is never the same after taking a hit like that. But anyway Debra is 28 not 29. Who knew? We were going to Red’s but it’s closed Monday and that’s the day she was off and could go. I worked at the church building, did some painting and cabinet work. Then went and got food for the Dolicki’s family meal. It was a rushed busy day just the way I like them to be. Full and jam packed. I have a card for Robert Johnson but haven’t had time to run it over to him. Maybe today at lunch time. Jeff is supposed to be at the building with the painters getting started today on the texture work. It’s one of the most expensive things we are dealing with and I hate that! Seems like it wouldn’t be but if you want it to look right you have to get that done so it’s uniform through out and that’s the look we want. Anyway time is up for today I have to get dressed and be at the building………..
Second verse
In Christ alone who took on flesh, fullness of God in helpless babe. This gift of love and righteousness scorned by the ones He came to save. Till on that cross as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied. For every sin on Him was laid, here in the death of Christ I live………
Dear Heavenly Father
As I write these words to this song a realization comes that in Christ Jesus something was accomplished that changed the world for everyone of us. Something only He could do. There was no other that could satisfy the wrath of God. I thank you God for accepting this sacrifice as payment for our sins. I thank you God for providing a way for us in this life for without this gift of love we would have no hope and no way. Thank You Father…..
Father, each day provides it’s on new sets of worries but we know your hand is on those you love and we will not burden ourselves with worry because we know it’s in your hands. Please look after the families that morn today. Be with the Wims as they face the laboring pains of dealing with Brad’s illness. Comfort them Father as only you can do because there are no human words of comfort that can give them relief. Wrap your love around Sandra and David and keep them safe in you. Do not let this heartache crush their spirits. Lead them to know that beyond this there is eternal life and hope for a renewed day. In You there is a place where there are no more tears and no more death. Even in this pain let us all for evermore cling to that knowledge. We know that faith will bring us through the darkest of days. We thank you Father for that hope.
Look after my Rolly Bear today he is working harder than ever. He is always ready to do his best but he’s got a bit of a cold. He never does well with sickness Father as you well know so comfort him and bring this around quickly for him and don’t let it get him to far down. Be with Charlotte and Ken as they face problems with cancers. Roland’s family has never been close but let us be as close as you would have us to be while this goes on.
Watch out for Glen and Peggy as they recover from the doctor’s work. Strengthen Glen and bring him back to his old self soon. He has been given a huge chance here to start anew with all the blessings of seeing his granddaughter grow up. Let it be a driving force to keep him going in the right direction.
We asked your blessing Father on the church rebuild. Keep your workers safe; keep the teens motivated for Paul so their area will be a nice place as well. Let them be respectful of the church and keep it clean so it will be welcoming to all who enter. Instill pride in our young people and give them wisdom to understand every effort should be for the first fruits of your kingdom. Keep us strong in all our efforts to make You more visible in this world. The work is to make You more appealing visually so that we can have enough time to make You more appealing spiritually to those that might not see the bigger picture. Give us the right motivation in this area and not just to please our own wants and needs. Father for those of us who know you well and have a relationship that is one on one with you that is such a blessing but for those who do not let us do whatever we must to give a guiding light for those still trying to find their way. Let us make it as appealing as possible until they can find You. Let us give them a garden path that looks good and feels right. The road is narrow so let us light the way.
Father, bless the election of new elders to our church. I find myself at a disadvantage because as they ask for nominations I do not know of anyone who meets or wants to serve in that way. It is a very sad day Father for the church when this is the case. Let them do the best they can by You in the appointment of new elders. It is a hard work Father so I pray that you will open the right doors to the right men to serve at Lakewood. Guide us to know them and know their hearts.
This is all prayed to my holy God in the power of Christ. Till You come or take me home I am comforted by the power of these prayers. Be with us always Lord……..Amen
On another note we did get to celebrate Debra’s birthday. We ended up going to Joe’s Crab Shack in Kemah. The boardwalk is running again after the hurricane and it’s slow but things are opening again. It is never the same after taking a hit like that. But anyway Debra is 28 not 29. Who knew? We were going to Red’s but it’s closed Monday and that’s the day she was off and could go. I worked at the church building, did some painting and cabinet work. Then went and got food for the Dolicki’s family meal. It was a rushed busy day just the way I like them to be. Full and jam packed. I have a card for Robert Johnson but haven’t had time to run it over to him. Maybe today at lunch time. Jeff is supposed to be at the building with the painters getting started today on the texture work. It’s one of the most expensive things we are dealing with and I hate that! Seems like it wouldn’t be but if you want it to look right you have to get that done so it’s uniform through out and that’s the look we want. Anyway time is up for today I have to get dressed and be at the building………..
Monday, February 23, 2009
Prayer First Today..........Help Me.......
Dear Heavenly Father
Today is crisp and clear out you give us the glory of hope in your sons name and we thank you for the blessing in that hope. A renewal each time we wake for a better day to come. In that we can see your mighty works. Father, thank you for knowledge that breaks down the weariness of this life, each time we have to go beyond what we think we can we have the power that you gave us to continue through the Holy Spirit. Let us cling to it and know there is no other that can revive us and carry our burdens the way you can. Let us just love what there is to love and leave the rest of it to your will Father and let us be safe and secure in that. Let our focus not drift to things that are too heavy for us to carry with out you.
Thank you for a good husband in my life, a daughter who grows in your word daily and for faith that is beyond what I ever thought I could have. I thank you for it all.
Father, be with Charlotte Smith and Ken Perry the troubles of cancer is with both of them. Help them fight it the best they can and help them with the pain and worry of this devastating disease. Be with Margie for her worry is great and she feels that Ken’s time may be short. Let her relax knowing his mission work will never be forgotten and neither will he because no matter what we have our good times to look and reflect back on even in the face of hard time and medical problems.
Father, look after Glen as he heals from his surgery. Let him take this time to rest and recover from what he has gone through. Be with Carol Sullivan and her family. This surgery came on her quickly without even time to think about it really or how it would affect her life so walk with her Father as she goes through this time.
Father look after all the workers at the building; keep them safe as they go about these task of rebuilding material things. Keep us all in your good favor and working together. Thanks for sending good food from the ladies for their lunches and moments of prayer and rest.
Father, Bless Debra with another good year of life, her birthday has come and gone and it’s time to look for the value of another year. Keep us all in good standing with each other as we work for the good of this family unit. We are small but we are strong in your will. Let the words “As for me and my house we will serve the Lord” always be written on our hearts.
It’s time to end Father but as you know there is no end to my prayers. Keep me always in connection to you by this thread; give me the knowledge to understand, the time to listen, the ability to help. Put every work into my hand that you would have me to do and let me prove to you my love for you. Our relationship is one on one Father, no other force controls it so until you come for me or call me home let me be ever into your service and will…….Amen
It’s only Monday and I blew the week-end time of listening. Saturday was Debra’s 28th birthday she had to work and so did we so we put off her birthday plans until this evening. (Monday 23) We worked at the church building all day Saturday and had a huge group of guys pitch in so a lot of electrical and wood work got done. I spent the day rolling primer. I have swept a million miles of church building! On Friday Sharon Roberts helped with primer also it was a blessing to have her come and help. Harvey was a huge help to me! We started getting a staging area together for the doors to be built. It’s like a big puzzle you have to lay it all out and make sure you pair it all together like you cut it out. That takes a little planning. I am looking at painters being at the building sometime this week. We’ll be able to roll primer and get some more of the kitchen work done today. On Monday Night Ministry for March they will hang the first bank of cabinets. That means for me a lot of fast working. I better get a hoof in the finish work. There are a lot of them but only a few of us to do finish work! Not many are free during the day. Even Ricki now has grandbabies she is keeping so it fills her time as well. Donald will have some time this week he has been a huge help. Shirley and Teresa will work with me also Ann Young. We’ll get it done.
On a more somber note we saw one of our dear sister’s mother taken home on Sunday the 22nd of February. Her name was Gerri Lee and she was Janet Dolicki’s mother. She’d been in hospice care. A blessing she didn’t really know how ill she was. For Janet and Mark a time to claim an angel of their very own. How sweet to know that your parent rest in the caring hands of a loving God. Janet’s sister read us a poem that said God only takes the very best. May they all know God cares for the heartaches. We will keep them all in our prayers till this sad time walks by.
We went to see the theater production of “Legally Blond the Musical” last night (Sunday 22) at Hobby Center. We went with Clint and Elaine, Jeannine Harris, Roland and I. We ate dinner at the Hard Rock Café which is very noisy! Food was fair, a non-alcoholic drink in a Hard Rock glass set us back 8.95! It was more than my food! We should have asked before ordering. Anyway, we went with the Lee College bus for seniors and it was great! Beautiful clear view of the Houston sky line that you would never see driving your own car. Becky Gulsvig played the part of Elle Woods. She was really good. I will never be able to look at a UPS guy the same way again after seeing this play!! Ha Ha……
Today is crisp and clear out you give us the glory of hope in your sons name and we thank you for the blessing in that hope. A renewal each time we wake for a better day to come. In that we can see your mighty works. Father, thank you for knowledge that breaks down the weariness of this life, each time we have to go beyond what we think we can we have the power that you gave us to continue through the Holy Spirit. Let us cling to it and know there is no other that can revive us and carry our burdens the way you can. Let us just love what there is to love and leave the rest of it to your will Father and let us be safe and secure in that. Let our focus not drift to things that are too heavy for us to carry with out you.
Thank you for a good husband in my life, a daughter who grows in your word daily and for faith that is beyond what I ever thought I could have. I thank you for it all.
Father, be with Charlotte Smith and Ken Perry the troubles of cancer is with both of them. Help them fight it the best they can and help them with the pain and worry of this devastating disease. Be with Margie for her worry is great and she feels that Ken’s time may be short. Let her relax knowing his mission work will never be forgotten and neither will he because no matter what we have our good times to look and reflect back on even in the face of hard time and medical problems.
Father, look after Glen as he heals from his surgery. Let him take this time to rest and recover from what he has gone through. Be with Carol Sullivan and her family. This surgery came on her quickly without even time to think about it really or how it would affect her life so walk with her Father as she goes through this time.
Father look after all the workers at the building; keep them safe as they go about these task of rebuilding material things. Keep us all in your good favor and working together. Thanks for sending good food from the ladies for their lunches and moments of prayer and rest.
Father, Bless Debra with another good year of life, her birthday has come and gone and it’s time to look for the value of another year. Keep us all in good standing with each other as we work for the good of this family unit. We are small but we are strong in your will. Let the words “As for me and my house we will serve the Lord” always be written on our hearts.
It’s time to end Father but as you know there is no end to my prayers. Keep me always in connection to you by this thread; give me the knowledge to understand, the time to listen, the ability to help. Put every work into my hand that you would have me to do and let me prove to you my love for you. Our relationship is one on one Father, no other force controls it so until you come for me or call me home let me be ever into your service and will…….Amen
It’s only Monday and I blew the week-end time of listening. Saturday was Debra’s 28th birthday she had to work and so did we so we put off her birthday plans until this evening. (Monday 23) We worked at the church building all day Saturday and had a huge group of guys pitch in so a lot of electrical and wood work got done. I spent the day rolling primer. I have swept a million miles of church building! On Friday Sharon Roberts helped with primer also it was a blessing to have her come and help. Harvey was a huge help to me! We started getting a staging area together for the doors to be built. It’s like a big puzzle you have to lay it all out and make sure you pair it all together like you cut it out. That takes a little planning. I am looking at painters being at the building sometime this week. We’ll be able to roll primer and get some more of the kitchen work done today. On Monday Night Ministry for March they will hang the first bank of cabinets. That means for me a lot of fast working. I better get a hoof in the finish work. There are a lot of them but only a few of us to do finish work! Not many are free during the day. Even Ricki now has grandbabies she is keeping so it fills her time as well. Donald will have some time this week he has been a huge help. Shirley and Teresa will work with me also Ann Young. We’ll get it done.
On a more somber note we saw one of our dear sister’s mother taken home on Sunday the 22nd of February. Her name was Gerri Lee and she was Janet Dolicki’s mother. She’d been in hospice care. A blessing she didn’t really know how ill she was. For Janet and Mark a time to claim an angel of their very own. How sweet to know that your parent rest in the caring hands of a loving God. Janet’s sister read us a poem that said God only takes the very best. May they all know God cares for the heartaches. We will keep them all in our prayers till this sad time walks by.
We went to see the theater production of “Legally Blond the Musical” last night (Sunday 22) at Hobby Center. We went with Clint and Elaine, Jeannine Harris, Roland and I. We ate dinner at the Hard Rock Café which is very noisy! Food was fair, a non-alcoholic drink in a Hard Rock glass set us back 8.95! It was more than my food! We should have asked before ordering. Anyway, we went with the Lee College bus for seniors and it was great! Beautiful clear view of the Houston sky line that you would never see driving your own car. Becky Gulsvig played the part of Elle Woods. She was really good. I will never be able to look at a UPS guy the same way again after seeing this play!! Ha Ha……
Friday, February 20, 2009
In Christ Alone.........
In Christ Alone
In Christ Alone my hope is found. He is my light, my strength my song. This corner stone this solid ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears stilled, when striving cease. My comforter my all in all, here in the love of Christ I stand.
I had to get up early today to have my hour to listen. It wasn’t easy. I had a ton of stuff on my mind. I walked Cinnamon is the crisp cold air just before day break when there is only a peek of sunlight. I got up at 6:15 dressed in 15 minutes. Walked the dog and stopped to look at the streaks of clouds, the huge amount of birds. I thought I had taken it in but it wasn’t long till my mind drifted. I was thinking it’s after Feb 14 and I haven’t got the cuttings off my roses for the next years batch, I need to weed the floor beds, I need 6 or 7 new box woods to replace some that have gone due to the freeze and snow we had this year. Snow in Texas now that should have been posted in this blog because it’s rare. It wasn’t and I even have pictures in digital format. Anyway, I am taking some time to post daily and that too takes time. Time is not my friend. As I write this the bell goes off on my clothes dryer……… What does this all have to do with anything? Be still and know that I am God comes to mind. Do this exercise! It’s important.
Today I am meeting with Sharon Roberts to do some painting at the building. We have a couple of cabinets ready to stain and I have moved them to an area we can go ahead and start to ploy them and get them ready for trim and doors. The doors are what takes the time. You have to be really careful on the cuts and also on the finish work. Roland has a better pattern for the church doors that won’t be as detailed as what he’d do for a house but it’s still very pretty and sturdy. We couldn’t do much with them working in the kitchen area it was way to much dust!
Also, I have to take Phillip Pratt to the doctor today at 1:45. I am going to take my prayer bear sewing project with me while I wait on him to see the doctor. Also, another attempt to now waste any time just sitting. Jasmine and I are trying to set aside a Saturday to go to Sugarbabies and time has not allowed for that as of yet. She won the trip as a bunko prize and she wants to go soon and very soon. It’s a cool Paris inspired cup cake house. She’ll love it and so will I. Today I will be begging for the time to go and do that with her.
Dear God
Father, thank you for this crisp morning that awakened my senses. You are worthy of all praise for the reminders of you love that you openly display to us. We just fail to see it. Forgive us for that Father. Thank you for a chance everyday to do better and learn more about how we should perform in this life. It’s not an easy task but we have that choice and let it be your power in us that lets us embrace that. Father keep all of us in your will as we work together at the building to make a place that will take on your power and your glory. Let the work of our hands be the way where new souls are reached and hearts are touched. Let nothing stand in the way of that cause. Father, we love you and it is always to be within our minds that Yours is the kingdom and the glory forever and ever.
Father, be with Janet and Mark Dolicki. They suffer today with heartaches and pain. Give them comfort like nothing can but your hand on them. Be with Gerri as she walks with you into eternal life. Father, watch after Ashley as she goes out into this world to work and continue in her life. Thank you for her GED success that has opened a door for her. Father, be with Roland and Debra each day at work is a harder and harder day for them. Keep both of them strong in body and mind.
Father, bless David and Kim as the work with the church and the selection of new elders. Do not forget our sweet sister Darla. Keep her heart secure in your service and work. Bless her Father with the hands of faith and the heart of love that only within you is known. Father, work with Patti Barnett, keep her in the lifeline of your love. Do not let her feel like she is on the outside of your circle but rather the center. Sometimes it is our feelings that doom us not the reality of our situations.
Father, be with this country, our men is service to it whatever they ask in your name grate it Father. Keep us strong and faithful as a nation and destroy the ones that would undermine the hope that is in us unto your name. Hold us all dear to your will and love.
Father, and don’t forget about Brian’s new little dog. It’s hard when an animal is destructive and we know it’s even harder for the heart of a little boy to understand parents and the frustrations that go with raising a child and a puppy.
Guide today in your will and only your will. Help me to be still and to make these posts daily so that I never forget my focus. Give me the wisdom to do the task I have taken on and let me ever be aware of the power of your hand that works in all of us. You are greater and your power is great than the one that is in this world. Keep that thought in my mind always.
It is in the sacrifices of Christ Jesus I pray it all into your holy name. Until you come or take us home may we all surrender all into the prayers of our heart each and every day that you give us to live on this earth. Amen.
In Christ Alone my hope is found. He is my light, my strength my song. This corner stone this solid ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears stilled, when striving cease. My comforter my all in all, here in the love of Christ I stand.
I had to get up early today to have my hour to listen. It wasn’t easy. I had a ton of stuff on my mind. I walked Cinnamon is the crisp cold air just before day break when there is only a peek of sunlight. I got up at 6:15 dressed in 15 minutes. Walked the dog and stopped to look at the streaks of clouds, the huge amount of birds. I thought I had taken it in but it wasn’t long till my mind drifted. I was thinking it’s after Feb 14 and I haven’t got the cuttings off my roses for the next years batch, I need to weed the floor beds, I need 6 or 7 new box woods to replace some that have gone due to the freeze and snow we had this year. Snow in Texas now that should have been posted in this blog because it’s rare. It wasn’t and I even have pictures in digital format. Anyway, I am taking some time to post daily and that too takes time. Time is not my friend. As I write this the bell goes off on my clothes dryer……… What does this all have to do with anything? Be still and know that I am God comes to mind. Do this exercise! It’s important.
Today I am meeting with Sharon Roberts to do some painting at the building. We have a couple of cabinets ready to stain and I have moved them to an area we can go ahead and start to ploy them and get them ready for trim and doors. The doors are what takes the time. You have to be really careful on the cuts and also on the finish work. Roland has a better pattern for the church doors that won’t be as detailed as what he’d do for a house but it’s still very pretty and sturdy. We couldn’t do much with them working in the kitchen area it was way to much dust!
Also, I have to take Phillip Pratt to the doctor today at 1:45. I am going to take my prayer bear sewing project with me while I wait on him to see the doctor. Also, another attempt to now waste any time just sitting. Jasmine and I are trying to set aside a Saturday to go to Sugarbabies and time has not allowed for that as of yet. She won the trip as a bunko prize and she wants to go soon and very soon. It’s a cool Paris inspired cup cake house. She’ll love it and so will I. Today I will be begging for the time to go and do that with her.
Dear God
Father, thank you for this crisp morning that awakened my senses. You are worthy of all praise for the reminders of you love that you openly display to us. We just fail to see it. Forgive us for that Father. Thank you for a chance everyday to do better and learn more about how we should perform in this life. It’s not an easy task but we have that choice and let it be your power in us that lets us embrace that. Father keep all of us in your will as we work together at the building to make a place that will take on your power and your glory. Let the work of our hands be the way where new souls are reached and hearts are touched. Let nothing stand in the way of that cause. Father, we love you and it is always to be within our minds that Yours is the kingdom and the glory forever and ever.
Father, be with Janet and Mark Dolicki. They suffer today with heartaches and pain. Give them comfort like nothing can but your hand on them. Be with Gerri as she walks with you into eternal life. Father, watch after Ashley as she goes out into this world to work and continue in her life. Thank you for her GED success that has opened a door for her. Father, be with Roland and Debra each day at work is a harder and harder day for them. Keep both of them strong in body and mind.
Father, bless David and Kim as the work with the church and the selection of new elders. Do not forget our sweet sister Darla. Keep her heart secure in your service and work. Bless her Father with the hands of faith and the heart of love that only within you is known. Father, work with Patti Barnett, keep her in the lifeline of your love. Do not let her feel like she is on the outside of your circle but rather the center. Sometimes it is our feelings that doom us not the reality of our situations.
Father, be with this country, our men is service to it whatever they ask in your name grate it Father. Keep us strong and faithful as a nation and destroy the ones that would undermine the hope that is in us unto your name. Hold us all dear to your will and love.
Father, and don’t forget about Brian’s new little dog. It’s hard when an animal is destructive and we know it’s even harder for the heart of a little boy to understand parents and the frustrations that go with raising a child and a puppy.
Guide today in your will and only your will. Help me to be still and to make these posts daily so that I never forget my focus. Give me the wisdom to do the task I have taken on and let me ever be aware of the power of your hand that works in all of us. You are greater and your power is great than the one that is in this world. Keep that thought in my mind always.
It is in the sacrifices of Christ Jesus I pray it all into your holy name. Until you come or take us home may we all surrender all into the prayers of our heart each and every day that you give us to live on this earth. Amen.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Starting Again and Remembering
It’s a new day! I have not posted to this blog in a very long time and a huge amount of things have gone on in our lives. Seems like August 21, 2008 was a million years ago. A trip to Hawaii, medical issues, a Hurricane, Thanksgiving, Christmas, a New Year 2009…… I guess the reason I am writing today is that we are starting a new part of our lives and the 24/7 dream. I need something to keep me praying and focused. Our church was hit by Hurricane Ike. It did a lot of damage but in the wake of damages there was a link to new hope and new life at Lakewood. It’s been on my heart for such a long time as I see other churches just crumble and die. I prayed don’t let it be our faith. I knew there was something to be done. After our trip to India, I knew that my service for the rest of my life would be into God’s work. There are so many open doors for me. I could be working……. I had proven to myself I could handle a high profile job if I wanted one. That’s not what the Lord has in mind for me. We have enough money and enough joy and enough of everything that is truly needed. I had looked into doing some work to start up a business that would help supply funding for a church build in Mont Belvieu. It was something that is totally possible but it was not in God’s timing. He sent me a clear message; you’re not ready yet but start getting ready because your day will come. I think the direction I received was work hard with what you have…. prove to yourself you can withstand, teach yourself the basics then move to more task. Create a base of people that know your heart and you know theirs and know your dedication then go forward. There was ground work to be laid. As I work and study the methods open to non-profits and funding efforts I knew there was immediate work to be done. The seminars, study groups, clinics, workshops, all of it I can do on the side. Most import was to work with Roland. We were tested by our trip to India. I did not know that we would withstand the problems that trip created but God honored my prayers in every way and we all came out for the better because of that venture. I didn’t know what would happen with my lap band surgery. After a long struggle of getting ready, backing out, doing it again, and then finally getting the surgery done. I could have died on that table because I had told a lie. I was not honest about something in the past and it could have cost me my life. I prayed God if it be your will let this go well and continue my life. The last words from my doctor before going into surgery were this: Miss Sims, I have put you last on the surgery line up even though you were here early this morning. I want you to know that I will go slowly and I will do everything in my power but I do hope you had time to get your affairs in order. It’s not always up to the doctor. My surgery did take a longer time, it was difficult and when I woke up I felt as it a truck had run me over. But I lived and I did recover. All in all this tell me my life is to the service of God’s work. I am not one who can relay things well or recap details but I do have something that stirs within me that can not be harnessed. I have often wondered why. I know a lot of it stems from being raised in a dysfunctional home with an alcoholic father and a mother who suffered from awful depression that led her to attempts of suicide. Not successful attempts but attempts. When we face battles with Robbie and went to counselors I found I was blessed with a condition called stress related memory loss. If put under stress I simple check out of the situation! Things that are unpleasant I just refuse to deal with them and can shut them out totally to the point of forgetting all of it. What a blessing!!! I live only in the present moment. If some of us could only know the peace in that. It doesn’t make telling stories or events easy but there is a gift in having this problem. Angry leaves you, no remembering of wrongs; events that scar and ruin some people just go right over the top of my head. I am blessed.
David has asked that we take 2 weeks to spend some quite time with God. Review our prayers and listen for answers to our prayers. No radio or TV is on today. Only the hum of the ceiling fan. It’s an experiment I am going to fall in love with I am sure. For the next two weeks it’s going to be my total focus for at least an hour a day to listen for God’s direction in my life. Not to pray but to listen. The time is perfect for this. With the rebuild of the church going on there is no better time to listen for direction. I have my bible CD’s to play in the truck. It’s a 30 min. drive to the church and then 30 min. back home. I will be making that drive daily until we are finished. It’s going to give me a huge bank of time to devote to this effort. As anyone knows that knows me time is not my friend!
Enough for today. Exciting things have happened today and we have some working capital today. Things are looking up.
God, Thank you for blessing us with a hurricane, insurance money, and good people to do Your good work. Thank you for all the men and woman that are partnering with Your will and Your work into Your service for this world. Keep all of our heart pure to You and Your will. Keep us transparent so that the glory of this can be seen only for You. Work with us Lord hand in hand in every effort that goes forth to further Your presence in this world. Let the choice made in the spending of Your money be the things that will bless our church and make You ever present in our lives. Let ones that have not seen the beauty of giving everything into You see the good work that will come from rendering a first fruits effort unto You. Bless us Father because we pray it all into the sacrifices of Your son Jesus. So until You come or take us home let it all be prayed and done to Your glory. Amen.
David has asked that we take 2 weeks to spend some quite time with God. Review our prayers and listen for answers to our prayers. No radio or TV is on today. Only the hum of the ceiling fan. It’s an experiment I am going to fall in love with I am sure. For the next two weeks it’s going to be my total focus for at least an hour a day to listen for God’s direction in my life. Not to pray but to listen. The time is perfect for this. With the rebuild of the church going on there is no better time to listen for direction. I have my bible CD’s to play in the truck. It’s a 30 min. drive to the church and then 30 min. back home. I will be making that drive daily until we are finished. It’s going to give me a huge bank of time to devote to this effort. As anyone knows that knows me time is not my friend!
Enough for today. Exciting things have happened today and we have some working capital today. Things are looking up.
God, Thank you for blessing us with a hurricane, insurance money, and good people to do Your good work. Thank you for all the men and woman that are partnering with Your will and Your work into Your service for this world. Keep all of our heart pure to You and Your will. Keep us transparent so that the glory of this can be seen only for You. Work with us Lord hand in hand in every effort that goes forth to further Your presence in this world. Let the choice made in the spending of Your money be the things that will bless our church and make You ever present in our lives. Let ones that have not seen the beauty of giving everything into You see the good work that will come from rendering a first fruits effort unto You. Bless us Father because we pray it all into the sacrifices of Your son Jesus. So until You come or take us home let it all be prayed and done to Your glory. Amen.
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