Easter Season is still going on. I missed mass yesterday for the first time in a very long time. I went to an "After Hours" or Urgent Care clinic for a shot and some meds. I felt my head about to explode and although the steroid shot and antibiotics have kicked in, the nap I had yesterday plus the 7 1/2 or 8 hours sleep I got were plenty. I tossed and turned from 4:38 - 5am an finally decided to get up and pray and just still with God for a while. I'm feeling much better but of course not great. I'll feel better as each days goes on.
Dear Lord:
I pray that I have a productive and positive day. I ask to God to be with me so that I make work smart and diligent and not put emotion into my work, but work efficiently. I pray that God speaks to me throughout the day to help keep me focused on the good work that this company does.
Be with me throughout the day physically so that I have strength to keep going.
In your name and for your Glory, Amen.
I had couple cups of coffee and I need to start getting ready for work but I wanted to jot down some thoughts about the new bible plan I started today.
Finding Purpose - Work #1
Ephesians 1:9 "He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him."
God's plan for us require us to have and build a relationship with Him. His plan centers around that. I have to practice listening to God in my prayer. I have to use my gifts to touch others and I'm beginning to see that take place in my life much the way it did for me through Nicole Ducharme and Jesus Calling. I know I keep saying that but I'm just so proud of what it's done for me and how it along with the Bible app has moved me to spread the word of God and get more people praying. I'm watching God's word come alive in people.
Sometimes I feel like I don't hear God. Then I wonder am I really listening to what he's trying to say. We are so busy letting life happen that we miss it. Then I'm reminded that Samuel didn't hear God at first either. He grew over time in how he listened to God and I know I need to do the same thing.
I'm also start Proverbs to Remember - One. It's a group of 3 plans in which I'll learn 72 Proverbs. One quick verse. I won't post all of them.
Proverbs 1:7 "Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Fools despise wisdom and instruction."
Carey and Gwen
Monday, April 11, 2016
Friday, April 1, 2016
EASTER 2016 - Day 6
It's the first time I really sit down to write about Easter itself. Seemed more like Christmas for Claire - less candy more stuff. It was a nice mass, Claire and I both in pretty dresses, sans spouse. He had been working a turnaround and it was his last night (Sunday night) we missed him. Missed him more than usual b/c of the turnaround. We miss him when he's away generally speaking. Claire is so attached to him when he's here. She's a daddy's girl, but I think that is because she and I get so much time together. Love her so much.
We had great progress this week with pottying on the potty. Dry at school all day everyday and poopoo goes in the potty too! :) She finally went to the bathroom last night. I was so excited. I hadn't really been able to figure out whey she wouldn't go on the toilet here at home but would go at school all day. I may be fussing too much or pressuring her. I'm trying not to but it's hard. I want to be the best mom I can be for her, I want her to trust me and know that I'm there for her. That's hard for a three year old.
I haven't been getting up at 5 am to blog, although I'm still getting up and reading my devotionals. I have only had one soft drink this week (although I may have one today) and I haven't gotten back on FB and yet I don't feel like I've gotten back any more or less time. It's strange. I guess I'll keep blogging.
We close on the property today and go look at a few more houses. I hope we can get plans done quickly, I'm so ready to get started so we can finish. I know it'll be rough and good and fun. I have to keep my eyes on God through the process. I have to keep telling myself I don't want to process to get bigger than me.
I got some heart wrenching news from a friend yesterday about their unborn child. She went for the 20 week ultrasound and the intestines were outside of the stomach. Maternal fetal medicine confirmed Trisomy 18, which happens 1 in 2500 US pregnancies. Pretty common - very few make it past the 2nd or 3rd trimester. Toni and Morgan's baby may not grow much more than the size she is now. I named her Percy. They couldn't tell if she was a girl or not, but I think she is. They will more than likely have a stillborn angel, Toni said. I was telling Mom last night and I just cried for Toni. I hope she and Morgan are calling on God to be with them. I know He is there to give them comfort. I hope she can get pregnant again. God's will be done.
I have so many prayers for people right now. I hope I'm not forgetting anything.
I'm excited to spend some time with Carey today. But before I wake up Claire and Carey, let's see what Jesus Calling, Matt Maur say today and the book of Matthew say today. Powerful stuff actually - he's a very popular Christian artist and He's Catholic. I don't know many that are to be honest and it could be just that I don't know they are Catholic so much as I know they are Christians. Regardless today in the devotion he says that we should "stand in the faithfulness of our God, letting him be our shield." We shouldn't hide our weaknesses, but boast in them because God is our refuge.
In the book Rediscover Jesus, I remember Matthew Kelly saying how important it was to live the Gospels and to study them. So I decided I would start doing that, really ready the Gospels along with devotional content to help guide me. I'm falling a bit behind on that one...but I'll start today b/c I a have a little extra time.
As noted in Jesus Calling today _ I have to accept each day as it comes, and find Jesus in the midst of it all. Very simple thing to do. Give it all up, know that God is with us through every minuscule decision and event all the way to the big decisions. The two verses I'm posting I say often and can't always remember which verses they are attributed to but in the cases below I've added the preceding verses...they are good.
We had great progress this week with pottying on the potty. Dry at school all day everyday and poopoo goes in the potty too! :) She finally went to the bathroom last night. I was so excited. I hadn't really been able to figure out whey she wouldn't go on the toilet here at home but would go at school all day. I may be fussing too much or pressuring her. I'm trying not to but it's hard. I want to be the best mom I can be for her, I want her to trust me and know that I'm there for her. That's hard for a three year old.
I haven't been getting up at 5 am to blog, although I'm still getting up and reading my devotionals. I have only had one soft drink this week (although I may have one today) and I haven't gotten back on FB and yet I don't feel like I've gotten back any more or less time. It's strange. I guess I'll keep blogging.
We close on the property today and go look at a few more houses. I hope we can get plans done quickly, I'm so ready to get started so we can finish. I know it'll be rough and good and fun. I have to keep my eyes on God through the process. I have to keep telling myself I don't want to process to get bigger than me.
I got some heart wrenching news from a friend yesterday about their unborn child. She went for the 20 week ultrasound and the intestines were outside of the stomach. Maternal fetal medicine confirmed Trisomy 18, which happens 1 in 2500 US pregnancies. Pretty common - very few make it past the 2nd or 3rd trimester. Toni and Morgan's baby may not grow much more than the size she is now. I named her Percy. They couldn't tell if she was a girl or not, but I think she is. They will more than likely have a stillborn angel, Toni said. I was telling Mom last night and I just cried for Toni. I hope she and Morgan are calling on God to be with them. I know He is there to give them comfort. I hope she can get pregnant again. God's will be done.
I have so many prayers for people right now. I hope I'm not forgetting anything.
I'm excited to spend some time with Carey today. But before I wake up Claire and Carey, let's see what Jesus Calling, Matt Maur say today and the book of Matthew say today. Powerful stuff actually - he's a very popular Christian artist and He's Catholic. I don't know many that are to be honest and it could be just that I don't know they are Catholic so much as I know they are Christians. Regardless today in the devotion he says that we should "stand in the faithfulness of our God, letting him be our shield." We shouldn't hide our weaknesses, but boast in them because God is our refuge.
Psalm 46:1 - God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble."
In the book Rediscover Jesus, I remember Matthew Kelly saying how important it was to live the Gospels and to study them. So I decided I would start doing that, really ready the Gospels along with devotional content to help guide me. I'm falling a bit behind on that one...but I'll start today b/c I a have a little extra time.
As noted in Jesus Calling today _ I have to accept each day as it comes, and find Jesus in the midst of it all. Very simple thing to do. Give it all up, know that God is with us through every minuscule decision and event all the way to the big decisions. The two verses I'm posting I say often and can't always remember which verses they are attributed to but in the cases below I've added the preceding verses...they are good.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-17
"Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks,
for this is God will for you in Jesus Christ."
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not leave on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make straight your paths.
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