Tuesday, August 27th
Another beautiful sunny morning! Again pretty toasty out there...
My right side continues to give be trouble...The Dr mentioned using a cane for support if I continue to have problems... :-(
I have the mattery discharge from my eyes. The Eye Dr thought it was the Prednisone but the more I have it the more I think it's the swelling causing it.
I have DM and Lupus but the DM and Lupus doesn't have me... :-)
We are leaving for the airport at 8:00am this morning. Our flight to Denver leaves at 11:00am. Looking forward to this trip...Paul, Kris and I are going with my sister, Brenda and her daughters, Jodi and Kari and her grandson, Devin and meeting my brother, Tim and his wife, Connie. Will be alot of fun :-).
I Continue to meditate...
Meditation helps you find yourself. You control your thoughts instead of the thought controling you. :-)
"The humble will be filled with fresh joy from the LORD.
The poor will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
That is why the LORD, who redeemed Abraham, says to the people of Israel,
'My people will no longer be ashamed
or turn pale with fear.
For when they see their many children
and all the blessings I have given them,
they will recognize the holiness of the Holy One of Israel.
They will stand in awe of the God of Jacob.'"
Isaiah 29:19, 22–23
If you're in a tough place right now, know two things: First, God is with you and knows what you are going through; and second, he will not allow your suffering to go on forever. Trust that even now, he is acting to accomplish his purposes—to pour out his blessings and bring you fresh joy. The only prerequisite is humility—trusting in him to act. Be assured, he will!
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Today's Bible Study
Responding to Closed Doors
Read | Philippians 4:6-7
Disappointments can be hard to bear. One minute life seems to be on track for what we hope and dream. The next moment our way is blocked. How do we respond when facing closed doors?
If our hearts are set on a certain course of action, we may convince ourselves it is God’s will and push ahead regardless. We might send up a quick prayer asking for His help or blessing, but mostly we just move forward. By manipulating people or circumstances, we could get what we want but be outside of God’s plan.
Another response to a blocked path is to become emotionally upset. Then we face the danger of operating out of our feelings and replacing a Christ-centered perspective with a self-centered one. Strong emotions can be a temptation to blame others—including the Lord. Anger toward Him can, in turn, lead us to rebel against Him and His ways.
Godly responses, on the other hand, start with waiting and trusting. When the Lord blocks our way, we are to have faith in Him, taking time to assess the situation, and praying for guidance. By asking the Spirit to increase our sensitivity to the events around us, we will be able to notice any open doors. Even if we find none, we are to live with hope, anticipating other doors of opportunity in His perfect time. Thanking God for His work on our behalf is essential, even at times when we lack understanding. Finally, remaining faithful to what the Lord has called us to do is an important part of our wait.
Wait. Trust. Pray. Obey. This is God’s prescription for handling closed doors.
Another great day!
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