Chaos

Getting ready for Russell Nixon's wedding has become one mishap after another. Tensions are running high. The wedding gift from the groom to the bride got lost in the mail and was not found until yesterday. The groom's tuxedo was missing a button but the shop said they didn't have time to fix it, so he brought it home for yours truly to fix. The bride's father tried his on and found it to be 2 sizes too big. The icing on the cake was when Russ got a call from his bride-to-be and found out her flight was delayed because of bad weather. She finally got to Detroit but missed her connection to MD. She now is stuck in Detroit because the pilots went on strike. Poor thing is beside herself. I'm sure everything will work out fine in the end. She just hopes she'll make it for the rehersal tomorrow.

When God gives a call on our lives
He will give us the necessary tools.
He never sends us out unprepared.

Psalm 92:1-2

"It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, and Your faithfulness every night."

Have we been faithful to give thanks every day for God's blessings? We are always in a hurry that our time with God is limited to a "Bless You" and "Amen." How can we expect to hear Him speak when we can't even sit and pray for a few minutes?

We always manage to make time for our family and friends, but put God on the back burner. When I read Psalm 105 I realized that I didn't give thanks for the things He had provided for me nor did I appreciate what He did for me. That was many years ago. I share this with you so that you will know that God wants to spend time with you. He will answer you when you call upon Him and give you comfort in time of hurt.
How can we hear His answer if we don't spend time with Him and learn to be quiet. I don't say it is easy to sit and be still, but the rewards are great. It takes discipline and patience to wait upon the Lord. The decision rests with you on how bad you want a relationship with our loving Lord.

"Oh give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name." Psalm 105:1

Time With Friends

Attended the River Church in Germantown, MD. Afterwards we went to O'Donnell's for lunch with some dear friends we had not seen for a couple of years. Billy and Gail Enfinger and Mati and Carol Tamaru, and Dave and I all used to attend and sing in the choir at Potomac Valley Assembly (PVA) in Germantown, MD. When PVA lost their Pastor, each of us went our separate ways. We just sat around the table catching up on old times, laughed, shared our experiences, and just enjoyed each others company.

Friends are such a blessing. Even though distance keeps us apart, our spirits through prayer are always joined.

Dave and I traveled to MD to attend the wedding of our nephew Russell Nixon. The big day is next Friday night the 29th of June.
It's always good to visit with my sister Sandi who is still in the midst of settling our elder sisters estate.
Tomorrow, I am attending a huge scrapbooking convention in Chantilly, Va with my youngest daughter Dee, Sandi and friends. Hold on to the checkbook Dave.
On Satuday we'll visit with our other daughter Deb as we celebrate our grandson's birthday.
Wish I could move the whole family to Illinois.

Quiet Time with God

There are times in our life when we feel so removed from the presence of God that we cry out, “Lord, Lord, Hear my cry!”

I wrote this prayer when I was going through some rough times. For me it is important to write down every prayer and response so that I can see for myself how God has intervened on my behalf. What happens with many of us is we don’t give God a chance to respond. We finish our prayer, and off we go without a backward glance.

“Lord if it be your will, take this affliction from me. If not, help me to live with it. Remember me Lord, for in my youth I did not depart from you. Send to me your Spirit to guide me along the way. Show me Your will for my life that I may not waste away. My life belongs to You and only You. Where do I go from here? My vision is cloudy. Help me to look for the good in all men. Teach me to show mercy to all that may not show mercy to me. Help me to forgive those that would come against me. Help me with my misplaced anger that I may turn my anger into joy. Every word I write or speak may it bring joy and comfort to all that may listen. I come to You with an open heart. Spread your wings and cover me. This burden I carry, I take to the cross, and there I leave it at your feet. Speak clearly Lord, for I listen with open ears.”

Very quietly God spoke to me through His Word in II Corinthians 12:7-10. His response did not come immediately, but through much prayer and quiet meditation.
Give God the glory. Amen!

The Trail

A tear falls upon a leaf one day.
Glistens in the summer rays.
Slides down upon a blade of grass.
There it rest for a while.
Along the narrow way it goes.
Upon a gentle stream it comes.
Follows along the waters way,
Twists and turns, it drifts along the sparkling stream.
It comes to rest upon a rock.
The sun does come to soak it up.
Leaves but an empty spot.
A long forgotten tear
Fell upon a leaf one day.