December 15
Today was hubby’s day off. We did more Christmas and wedding shopping. And today I made 4 layer cakes. And this late afternon I put up the Christmas tree.
One of my sweet children is having some troubles. I used to panic when things like this happened. Now I still feel kind of sick to my stomach (it hurts kind of steady these days…) and kind of numb… but maybe I really have learned that panicking – and rushing to “help” – really doesn’t help… and that some things are best left up to YOU. (It’s hard for a mommy not to be able to at least give her far-away baby a hug…)
December 16
Today I baked 4 more layer cakes and 5 more pies (did 5 yesterday as well). Reorganized freezer and fridge freezer to fit them all in!
Bought some more groceries today, also. And ordered the bridal bouquet and bouteniere … to be picked up on Dec 27 at 10 am.
Lord, thank You for taking care of our finances! We must be careful – but at the same time, You are providing what we need. I was feeling tempted to “put off the tithe just in case”- but always You do honor us when we give our first fruits to You!
It’s an odd thing… despite the clear evidence of years and years (all my life!) of Your care – and of Your care throughout all the history of mankind! – I still get these “blips” in my mind, suggesting that “What if it is all your imagination after all?” This has got to be the voice of the enemy! Oh dear God, please forgive me for the times when I stop and listen and even wonder for even a moment or two (or even longer… I’m so sorry!). Even now as I write, I can hear that nagging little voice! Oh dear God, even the the reality of the enemy proves Your reality! Thank You for helping me see that! Thank You for Your Spirit speaking to me, in my spirit/heart, even as I bring my prayers (all that is in my heart – and mind – brought to You!) to You! Thank You!
Oh! Thank You for showing me that, too, about prayer. It is Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication (“ACTS”) … but it is more – it is deep interpersonal communication, Heart to heart, Spirit to spirit – relationship between You and me – where I can be free to open myself up completely and know You will understand and will love me and will guide me into all Your ways, purposes, and truth! thank You, Lord!
(This right now! is what I’ve been missing and longing for. Maybe I do need to rise early after all… I can always nap later in the day when hubby is asleep after his night shifts). Thank You! Amen! Praise the Lord!
Just reading about Korah, Dathan and Abiram; claimed that ALL God’s people were holy and that Moses and Aaron were just lordng it over the others – Korah wanted the priesthood – not satisfied with the Levirate service – 250 leaders followed him – and obviously also a lot of the congregation agreed since they blamed Moses and Aaron for the deaths of the “LORD’s people” after God punished the rebels…
I believe God does call us to be content with the service He assigns to us! We are all priests and equal in that respect – BUT He gives us different gifts and tasks: some MAY SEEM more important but all are needed to complete the body – we all NEED ONE ANOTHER …we need to be content (in fact, happy, delighted!) with where God has placed each of us – We need to be careful about jealousy in the body: though we also need, I think, to be careful to recognize if authority/ leadership does come from the Lord, or if people are taking it upon themselves. What is the evidence? Fruit of the Spirit, etc! Pray and ask God. Pray for leaders… What else, Lord? Am I right here – or wrong? Please show me. Thank You.
