July 10, 2009
…. J, who is visiting us, went over and prayed with the young francophone [Catholic] couple next door, for their baby. They saw him bringing his Bible in the house yesterday and asked him if he was a Christian? (yes) a Baptist? (generally!)… Could he baptize their baby? (No, but he could pray for the baby and for them… and gave them a brief explanation why… so they asked him to come by at 9 this morning to pray for the baby… even wrote it on their blackboard: “Paster 9 am” … so he went over and prayed with them, and adored their little baby… and told them about us…
And I was so happy, because I’ve asked You about them, Papa… and perhaps this is Your answer, and Your opening! Wow!
I looked at the Esperanza website again today…. Wishfully…. But yes, I want Your will – Your adventure!
Yesterday evening I took S and the kids uptown to the Thursday street market. The kids loved the jugglers and such, and we listened to a Christian rap group. Then we walked along the beach by the Art Gallery. It was real windy! I loved it, but longed for the ocean smells and the big waves and all…
I spent an hour or more practicing my guitar today… doing single string playing (rather than chords) until my fingers started falling all over each other lol! J I loved K playing the other night!
Proverbs 14:6 “Knowledge is easy to one who has understanding…” Oh Father, my head aches trying to figure out all this stuff… please give me wisdom/ understanding… I don’t want to be one of those “deceived women”!
Proverbs 14:12 “There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” Papa… that is a way I do not want to go!
I heard a talk show on CBC radio yesterday – there is a study going on to see if actually housing people (with addictions, mental health issues, etc) while carrying on other forms of treatment, improves their chances… hmmm… (and there is an ongoing demonstration under Granville Bridge of people who don’t want to be housed in the East End because they want to live where they can get work and health supports, etc, and be away from the drug culture – even if it means living under a bridge! – but people living in “nice” areas don’t want people there who aren’t fully rehabilitated… boy oh boy… catch-22…)
Proverbs 14:14 “The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways… 15. The naïve believes everything, but the sensible man considers his steps… 18 The naïve inherit foolishness but the sensible are crowned with knowledge” … Oh dear God, please don’t let me be a backslider or naïve… please make me sensible! Thank You!
Just read 2 Timothy 3 …. Father! Thank You for my childhood in which I did come to know the scriptures.. and, I think I better focus on the scriptures, and on worshiping and obeying and loving and fearing/ revering You, and seeking the guidance and power of Your Holy Spirit! Thank You for Your Word, for Your answer to my confusion…
Col 1:9 “ we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10. so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11. strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.” Oh Father, THAT is what I want for my walk with You! Please do it in my life! And in the lives of my whole family, and in all the church everywhere! Please! Thank You!
Just read Colossians 2,3,4,5,6 … Okay! Oh Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit – help me to be centered – firmly rooted, built up in, serving, holding fast to, growing, hidden in, renewed to a true knowledge, stable in my faith in Jesus, doing all in His name, and thanking the Father through Him…. And yes, help me to truly be overflowing with gratitude!
Hmmm…. “I like to think that…” … oh no!
(later…) What an excellent day! Very sunny – and hot – over 30 C.
This morning, after watering the garden and front lawn, and making breakfast, I walked 6 km along the beach and hillside, then wandered through the artisans and farmers market, along the beach to the SS Sicamous, back along the shoreline, through the Japanese gardens, and home. It felt so awesome! I have missed fresh air and walking exercise. Later I read my Bible, sitting on the porch; then D and L came by and we coffeed for ages, great visit! Sent them home with a big bag of fresh lettuce from the garden. Then lunch, a tad of silly TV stuff (ie I Love Lucy!), a phone call from my daughter… and got my laptop back from my wonderful son-in-law who used his techie skills to make it good as new! Wow, thanks G! Later made supper – my son declared it “Gourmet!” And then made chocolate chip cookies – really had a craving for them, even on such a hot day. Studied in Ephesians, then had a nap, and now feeling energetic! Wanting to go walkabout again… have been concerned about GJ… saw him this morning; he did not look well. I said, “Good morning!” but he just kept walking, like he didn’t even hear me. Looks like someone beat on him… Oh Father, please take care of him…
