I remember years ago, a sweet lady standing in our home church during “Wednesday Night Testimony Service”…(that was a regular part of our Wednesday Night Service), stating that she had been to the doctor for several visits about a recurring issue with her stomach. I don’t remember the ailment, but I remember it was severe enough the physician put her on medication and she had to “keep going back” for check-ups.
On the last visit she had with him about that issue, after full examination, he wrote on his note pad, “no further medication is needed. Patient healed after much prayer.”
I don’t know about you, but I have to pray daily for the issues in my life. There are many family needs that I continue to take to the Father, along with people that He brings to my mind during the night, or while in my devotion in the mornings. Daily prayer…for this daily living.
I KNOW that one day, I will look back at “these days” and say, “Whew!” It’s done!
Life is a puzzle, only God has all the pieces.
But for today, I have the fan on my desk. I change it’s position periodically.
Today really has been a better day. I put on full makeup! That may sound crazy…but there have been days lately, didn’t feel I could muster up the fortitude to stand there and keep trying —since the effort seemed to not last very long!
Some people may feel I have been too transparent. But I ask you…why? I don’t think the issues of hormones should be hidden. I think I can better cope if I know more about what is going on. For that matter, if you’ve experienced something and it was a success in dealing with yours, please let us all know! That is cause for great celebration! Another puzzle piece can be slid into place!
Prayer is key. This is one thing I know for sure.
This passage from Isaiah was part of my devotion this morning. I am sharing it from the Amplified Version. You will recognize it quickly.
Isaiah 40:31 says “But those who wait for the LORD [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles pmount up to the Sun]; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired.”
I don’t know what that does in your heart…but it gives me HOPE!
Let’s journey on! We can do this!
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July 20, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Karen
Amen! Glad you had a better day…..
Prayer and Hope….two of my favorite things!
July 20, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Denise
So glad you had a better day, I love you. Prayer, such a beautiful, precious gift.
July 21, 2009 at 6:52 am
Lisa Shaw
“Daily prayer for daily living” – well said.
I often pray LORD, please give me strength for today.
The Scripture you chose is what I have on my last blog post. The Lord has used it to minister to my heart for more years than I can remember.
With regards to some saying you’re too transparent, I want to encourage you to speak and share as the LORD leads you Angie. It’s really what it’s all about. Transparency is vital to our Christian lives. It is the LACK of transparency that has created more opportunity for people to be kept in bondage. Satan loves Christians who are willing to hide. He keeps them feeling condemned, ashamed, or feeling embarrassed. I know because I lived that way from my child hood into my adult years UNTIL….I really understood that JESUS MADE ME FREE — SET ME FREE AND KEEPS ME FREE! No shutting me up now devil! HALLELUJAH!!!
You remain in my prayers…
Love you.