Monday, August 5th
Beautiful morning...we are finally getting the rain we needed :-)
I slept good last night, didn't hear a peep :-)
Kaylee stayed last night with Nolan and Grant. The grandkids were having a slumber party. I wasn't sure how they would do :-). They all three slept well. I got up early as usual and checked on them...three times already...they are still sleeping. :-)
Today Kaylee and I are running to Faribault to visit grandmas. We didn't make it over last week, we were busy sorting and cleaning. I still have work to do but I plan on waiting until after the kids head back home to start again.
Before heading over to Faribault, we are going out for breakfast in Wisconsin at Beth's with Jesse, Lee, Nolan, Grant and Paul. They always serve pretty good food over there. The kids and Paul are running to a cheese shop after they eat.
My mom, Grandma Faye called and wanted to share her exciting news...she was playing bingo and won four times. She was so excited, she never wins. She was also worried about Grandma Gloria...Grandma Faye can see into Grandma Gloria room from her bedroom and her balcony. She thought something was wrong, Grandma Gloria wasn't in her bed all night but she saw her walker next to her bed. So I told her to go visit Grandma Gloria to ease her mind. She did and Grandma Gloria was just fine. :-) So happy to hear...
I still have my post shingles neuropathy and bursitis...I swell all over often. I've been trying really hard to eat what I'm supposed too to keep the swelling down. I have my Dr visit with Dr. Dannings coming up in a couple of weeks to check in on how I've been feeling. It helps a lot to just stay in out of the sun or the uv light. :-)
I decided to go to a MDA support group meeting next Saturday to visit with others with a muscular dystrophy disease. I am hoping there will be others at this meeting with DM. They told me it was rare...I am number 60. There are only 60 people with the disease in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. :-(
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Today's Bible Study
Conquering Faith
Read | 1 Samuel 17:1-37
David, the shepherd boy, faced Goliath, the Philistine giant. By trusting in God’s power to deliver, David was victorious over his seemingly invincible opponent. We, too, will face trials that are bigger than we are. The Lord wants to build conquering faith in us so that we, like David, can overcome. What are the components of such faith?
• Godly motivation. David’s desire was to defend his people and God’s name. We must examine our rationale to be certain it is Christ-centered, not self-focused.
• Recognition of the battle’s nature. In the lives of born-again believers, every single incident is a spiritual matter. David’s struggle in the physical realm was against Goliath, but the real battle was spiritual (Eph. 6:12).
• Memory of previous victories. David’s confidence was not based on what was happening right then. Instead, he recalled what the Lord had done before: helping him fight off lions and bears. Imagine a film that highlights all the moments when God provided you with strength and stamina. Replay it until you are ready for the fight.
• Rejection of ungodly counsel. David was certain of God’s purpose for him, so he refused to listen to his brother’s accusations of impure motives. He also rejected King Saul’s assessment of his youthfulness. Instead, the young shepherd boy inclined his ear to hear from the Lord and any counselors He might send.
What “Goliath” is standing before you? Remember that in Christ, we can be overcomers (1 John 5:4).
Another great day!
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