Highs -n- Lows Living with the Disease

Thursday, July 11th

Another cool morning...again in the 60's.  Love waking up to these cool morning. :-)

I continue to have swelling in my hands, feet, and shooting pains down my leg this morning.  I've been trying to get the swelling, itching and the neuropathy undercontrol.  It hasn't happened yet.  :-(

We had Kaylee overnight last night.  She slept really well. Woke up at 6am this morning.

Her mom and dad are going to a Dr appointment this morning.  Christine will be picking Kaylee up around 12/1pm.  Erik will be going back to work.

Kris, my youngest son, is gettting ready to move to a three bedroom apartment in Rochester with Asa, Paul's youngest, and Chad, my nephew.  My brother, Ron has been bringing over boxes for the boys to pack with.  They are nice boxes with lids.

This afternoon the washing machine repair man is coming to repair the door of the machine.  One of the prongs that connects allowing washer to start broke. I can't wait...so many loads to wash. It's been on the blinks for almost a week.

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Today's Bible Study

The Number One Priority of Life

Read | Luke 10:38-42

While heading to Jerusalem, Jesus stopped in Bethany to spend some time with friends He loved—Lazarus and his two sisters. As Martha was rushing around preparing a meal, Mary sat listening to the Lord.

In those days, culture dictated that a woman served the men in the house. By resting at Jesus’ feet, Mary was defying her society’s conventions. But this was a woman who cared more for her Lord than for doing what was culturally appropriate. When Martha complained, Jesus gently explained that her sister was making the right choice. The number one priority was to spend time with Him.

What was true for Mary and Martha is true for us today. Every believer needs to carve out personal time with God. There are many Christians who think that they prove their love for the Lord by going to church, tithing their income, and sharing the gospel. All these things are important, but actions are empty unless we are connecting with God personally on a regular basis. Doing so demonstrates how much we value our relationship with Him, since the people we spend time with are those we love most.

Believers often rationalize by saying they are too busy. We tell ourselves, I just need to finish a few things, and then I’ll pray and read the Bible, but there always seems to be a new task to replace each completed one. We must choose to make time for the Lord.

Changing our schedule to give God His rightful place can be difficult. But no other relationship in life equals what we have with the Lord when we make Him our top priority.

Another great day!