Highs -n- Lows Living with the Disease

Saturday, July 20th

Another sunny morning with highs in the 70's and lower humidity. :-)

I had another day of swelling and pain.  Last night I was again very sore :-(  
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Yesterday grandma Gloria was having a pretty good day.  In a good mood.  She thought I was going to move her ??? Not sure where this idea came from.  She wanted me to take all her things out to my car. 
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Woke up with pain in my right leg and swelling.  It really gets old.  I am trying to continue to do the things I would if I didn't have DM or Lupus but I'm having a hard time keeping up. :-( They both have slowed me down a lot.

The garbage dumpster was dropped off before I went over to Faribault yesterday.  We will have the dumpster into Monday the 29th.  I am continuing to sort through the closests, the barn and the sheds.Tossing things we no longer need or can't use.  I may put some things aside for a garage sale or I will take them in to a second hand store.  Always so much to do.
I know I need to take it slow and not over do it or I will regret it. 
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Today's Bible Study

Humility Leads to Blessing

Read | Luke 14:7-11

The Lord promises to exalt believers who live humbly, but we often look at our circumstances—job situation, finances, or lack of material things—and question whether He’s coming through on this pledge. However, it’s important to view things from His perspective rather than the world’s. While God may choose to give us material blessings, such benefits are hardly comparable to the greater rewards He longs to bestow, like a deeper understanding of who He is, or prayers answered beyond all imagination.

Certain attitudes prevent our receiving the Father’s intended blessings:

Impatience. We want it now and are unwilling to trust that God is in control.
Insecurity. We feel that if certain things don’t happen, we simply cannot continue.
Identity in the wrong things. We feel good about ourselves only if we are a success by societal standards.
Ignorance of the Word. We decide for ourselves what is right.
Impure motives. Discontent or jealousy causes us to push ahead of God and use manipulation to get our way.
Impulsiveness. Without asking God, we assume every seeming opportunity is a door He has opened.
Ingratitude. Lack of thankfulness for what He’s given skews our perspective.
Notice these obstacles all start with “I”! Humility doesn’t come naturally. It requires deliberate, ongoing effort to remain in God’s presence so we can see how worthy He is of our total submission. Begin by “bowing” your heart before the Lord and surrendering everything. Then wait patiently for His promised blessing.

Another great day!