PRAYER

When reading Romans 8 this morning I was very encouraged and would like to share this passage with you. Romans 8:26-27. "Likewise the Spirit also helps in out weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God." That's cool!

FORGIVENESS AND FORGETTING

Forgiveness. Have you ever had someone that has hurt you or is continuing to hurt you? I will come back to that. Sometimes in life we don't make the right choices. And because of that your life hasn't turn out the way you dreamed it would. I have made those bad choices at times, but my life hasn't always been full of bad choices. I have some wonderful memories of my children, my mother, and yes, even my marriage. There are those people that would rather gossip then to inspect their lives first. Anger can eat you alive in a flash of a minute, and that gossip gets out of control and destroy a person. The Lord is teaching me to forgive and to forgive myself. Forgiving is different that forgetting. The problem I have is that I know the Lord died for my sins, I have been forgiven. If they proclaim to be christians, why can't they forgive? I always wanted to be a wife, mother, grandmother. I have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as my Savior, and I pray for those who choose to judge me. When I think about it I just remind myself that I have given the Lord that burden. I love the Lord with all my heart and with every breath I take. Praise the Lord!!!

Good Morning! I began my day this morning with a devotional from a book called
"Jesus Calling." It has become a way of life for me. I would like to share todays
reading with you.

Linger in My Presence a while. Rein in your impulses to plunge into the day's activities. Beginning your day alone with Me is essential preparation for success. A great athlete takes time to prepare himself mentally for the feat ahead of him before he moves a muscle. Similarly, your time of being still in My Presence equips you for the day ahead of you. Only I know what will happen to you this day. I have arranged the events you will encounter as you go along your way. If you are not adequately equipped for the journey, you will grow weary and lose heart. Relax with Me while I ready you for action. Ephesians 2:10; Hebrews 10:3

Isn't it wonderful that we don't have to worry about the day. The Lord is taking care of it and us.

Have a wonderful and blessed day to all of you.

WORK TO BE DONE!!!

I had intended to journal after my gastric bypass surgery, but
that didn't happen. Just as an update, I went to my primary doctor
on Thursday. She said by her records I have lost at least 83 lbs
plus the 21 lbs I lost before surgery. Making a grand total of 104 lbs.
I would like to lose 20 more lbs. I praise the Lord for His strength
through all of it. Enough about losing. Since I have moved to Luther I,
I have seen doors open on a daily or weekly basis. I give the Lord all
the credit for that. BUT, the Lord is working in another way in my life.
When you live in a place like this you find alot of angry, lonely,bored
people which creates alot of negativity. Gossiping and rude remarks are
an everyday occurance. Complaining seems to be a must in order to "fit"
in. I will have to say there are many good things also. The Lord is teaching
me that how I live my life makes a big difference when I am around other
people. When the gossip starts its like the Lord is standing there shaking
my shoulder saying,"Eunice, you can make a difference here". I believe the
Lord is not only using me at Luther Place, but He is teaching me how to be
a true child of Christ. I love the Lord with all my heart, and I get tearful
when I think how much He loves me.

CALMNESS IN THE LORD

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 28:11

I will be moving very soon. When I read this verse it calmed me down. It's so comforting. I have to say I miss the kids, Daniel, Rebekah, Christian and Abby. the way they interact is amazing. Rebekah teaching Abby how to do ballet routines and Daniel teaching Christian boy stuff. Somedays I like to sit in my room and just listen to their conversations. Rebekah is alway singing, course her mother does too. Daniel can fix and put together just about anything. The most beautiful part of being here, is hearing all four children quote scripture and tell stories that are in the Bible. It is so wonderful to hear such young children know that much about scripture. The Lord has blessed them too with God fearing parents. I love them all.

WAKE UP WITH THE BIBLE

This morning I felt a need to say somethings. The Lord has complete control of my life, but I continue to sin. Complaining to the point of not knowing I am complaining about things that are none of my business. I read scripture more, but not as much I would like to. I don't sent a note of encouragement to someone who may need it. I don't take a dinner over to a mother (and family) who has had a hard day or just because I was thinking about them. Our speaker, Joe Reese, just puts it on the line!!! He got me to thinking. He said for every hour I spend watching television I should read my Bible for an hour (or more). Saying I am a christian is not enough. I need to talk and walk as a christian as the Lord tells me to through scripture. Being sick, tired or depressed is no excuse for me not to follow the Lord. I love the Lord with all my heart, but I need to show it, not just think it!!!!!

Encouragement

When I became a believer, I felt I didn't know anything about what scripture has to say. I did't know where to start, or how to understand the way people spoke back in those days. I would listen to mature believers and I thought I would never remember what the Bible said. I've tried to study going by books and Bible studies, but that hasn't worked. The Lord has answered my prayers. SUNDAY SCHOOL!!! I absolutely love sunday school. The leader reads the verses and explains each one in my language and at my level. I am learning so much and am so encouraged. Have you ever wondered what happened to Joseph (Mary's husband)? I could go on forever, but I wanted to say thank you to the men who teach and whom I have seen grown in the Word. You are truly a blessing from the Lord.