Tuesday, September 10th
Another beautiful morning! Still waiting on the rain.
Yesterday at Christine's Dr appointment we listened to the babies heart beat and we saw the baby on the ultra sound...she is very active :-) only a few months left to go and we will have another granddaughter. Baby is due in December... We have two grandsons on Oklahoma and one granddaughter in Minnesota. I think being a grandparent brings everything full circle...they are so much fun...
Kaylee had her check up yesterday also...everything looks good. She had her booster shot. I don't see Kaylee cry a lot but after the shot she did... :-(
Last night I took all my meds but still really sore...tingling in my left leg and foot and on my buttocks.
One of the many problems that go along with taking so much medication is irregular bowl movements...something you really don't talk about. Last night I finally had a regular movement....hopefully they will continue...:-)
This morning I continue to be sore with drainage from my eyes. I've been having trouble swallowing. :-(
So thankful for my many blessings...
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Today's Bible Study
Seeking God’s Favor
Read | Proverbs 3:3-4
Were you ever tempted to think that the Lord plays favorites? Some stories in the Bible give that impression. Take Mary, for instance. When the angel Gabriel saw her, he said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you” (Luke 1:28). Then think about Moses—God used to speak with him face-to-face as a man speaks with his friend (Ex. 33:11). And of course there’s Samuel, who grew in favor with God and man (1 Sam. 2:26). The Bible says that God let none of his words fall to the ground (3:19 niv). Wouldn’t these be considered examples of favoritism?
In spite of appearances, it really is not. As we learned in yesterday’s lesson, God can bestow or withdraw favor, but it does not happen arbitrarily. God’s favor is available to everyone.
How, then, is the favor of the Lord obtained? First of all, by asking for it. The psalmist says, “I sought Your favor with all my heart” (Ps. 119:58). And then in today’s passage from Proverbs, we learn that we can embrace kindness and truth, and they will lead to favor in the sight of God and men.
An especially helpful scripture is found in Psalm 25. Here we are told that “the secret of the Lord is for those who fear Him” (v. 14). The word “secret” in this context refers to a sweet and private closeness. It is available to those who fear God, which means that it is not just for a few favorites. On the contrary, His precious “secrets” are for everyone who chooses to walk in kindness, obedience, and the fear of the Lord.
Another beautiful day!
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