Easter - it isn't over yet

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."