Lessons Learned from the Sabath

Today of all days on the Lord's day I felt depressed and whiny. Quite easy was it to compile a list of reasons to complain in my head.

I didn't clean the house for Sunday
I didn't make dinner for Sunday
I have to teach Sunday school
I didn't get to talk with my friends enough
I wasted the day doing up peaceful things

Needless to say my spirit is heavy laden tonight. When the lunch dishes needed washing. I felt I was entitled to rest. However leaving them for someone else to do did not make for a peaceful day. God used a something small to remind me of the joy of serving others. Special treat was given to me today. I got see a friend I rarely see. Just to see her bright smile assures me she cares for me. Blessed I am by her friendship. Reminder that God loves me.

Perhaps the best lesson was learned as I felt down and depressed. My memory pointed me to the Sunday school lesson that I did not want to teach. Our lesson had been on "the woman at the well" (John 4). Jesus gave her living water and has given it to me. My soul craves it. I ran for my Bible this evening to drink it up.

How can I doubt God's love? Who else would have cared to show me so many lessons?
Before this Sabbath is over I must to spend time with my true love. Yes the one who died for me.

Mutiple Birthdays

Recently we celebrated my dad's birthday with my family. Carrot cake, dad's favorite, was on the menu. I also made another kind of cake. Two of my nieces received the responsibility of putting on the candles. I gave them all our candles. Apparently they thought they all needed to be used. Both cakes were nearly ablaze!. In fact we saved on our electric bill for awhile because lights just weren't necessary. My five year old niece described it best when she inquired "is it every one's birthday"?

Election Day; The day I Knew God was in Control

My heart felt heavy as I prepared for bed. Certainly I felt that Obama would be the next president of United Sates. Not for a moment did I doubt the power of God. Yes still He could put a righteous leader in power. Sadness overwhelmed me though as I thought of the implications of having Obama as president. Would the dark speculations of people come true?
I turned to Psalm 37, the words could not be more timely for Christians in the United states. Doubt of God and His power that lies in your heart will quickly be removed. Wicked shall be overthrown and the righteous will reign. Suddenly I was filled with joy. I have an eternity to look forward to with my Lord Jesus Christ. What can a season of hardships do to me? Nothing! I knew I have a challenge. I must proclaim the word of God with my month. Telling those around me where real hope lies. Politicians will only be around for season. I may not be here all that much longer either. However my Lord Jesus Christ will always be waiting for His people to turn to Him. Such a responsibility was given to me to share that news. We are called for a much higher purpose then to whine about politics. Joy should be ours as we look toward to our eternal reward.

The LORD knows the days of the blameless,
And their inheritance will be forever. Psalms 37:18

Deep was the sleep that I was awoken out of at 2:30 am. I wondered upstairs and turned on the TV. Obama had won. Anger filled my heart as before. I had to plead forgiveness to my Lord. Later I lay in bed sleep would not visit me. Instead I prayed. I don't remember what I prayed, just that I prayed. More that ever our nation needs prayer. Thousands upon thousands voted for Obama. Prayers must be sent in those same numbers. Our new president will need them whether he thinks it or not. Pray for our new president and his family. Pray for our nation. Pray for are other leaders in authority over us. Pray for the church that they will turn to God in prayer.

O LORD, hear my prayer,
listen to my cry for mercy;
in your faithfulness and righteousness
come to my relief. Psalm 143:1

Photo Caption: Beautiful sunrise displaying God's glory the morning after election day.

My Prayers and Votes Will Count

I cast my vote today. I put my support in a forceful way behind the candidate whom I believe should be president.
Years of going to the polls with my parents have built excitement. Just months after my 18th birthday I was the one to punch the buttons. I felt a thrill shoot through me as I voted for the president. Double checking carefully to make sure the right one had been recorded.
I'm not shy in saying who I voted for. John McCain was top priority among other upstanding Republicans. True he has his flaws. Jesus however is not running for president. Sometimes we just have to accept people's flaws for who they are. Remembering that there is the lesser of two evils.

My part is done most would say. However it's not, just like a prayer is said before a meal. Prayers should be said in the matter of voting. Oh I beseech the throne of grace that our Lord would give us mercy. Do we deserve another upstanding president? No we don't. My God knows who I want in office. I cannot bring myself to beg and plead with a since of ungratefulness. Simply my prayer is for mercy. Act of receiving something undeserved. Which is exactly what it would be if John McCain were elected as president of the United States.

We have a weapon, casting our one vote's. Then praying. Nothing is impossible with prayer. Not even Obama's millions can stand up to that.

November

November happens to be one of my favorite month's. One of the best holiday's around comes this time of year. Daddy has his birthday. Leaves are turning. Cold weather comes, maybe not such a wonderful thing about this month.
However my favorite thing about November is that it's National Adoption month. I have a passion for the fatherless. Someday I wish to mother them all. With 130 million orphans worldwide I don't think I'll accomplish that. Forthcoming will be writings I hope that will challenge you own awareness for orphans. I believe my mission statement for this passion lies in this verse.

“Vindicate the weak and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted and destitute. Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them out of the hand of the wicked.”
— Psalm 82:3-4