May 3, 2010

This morning, I'm being challenged to pray more. James 5 reminded me to remember how Elijah prayed and was heard and God chose to shut off the rain until Elijah prayed againg 3.5 years later.

Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of God knowing the plans for me. Although that's been a popular verse, why are we challenged to not live it and not trust Him?

"For I know the plans I have for you", says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster to give you a future and a hope. In those days, when you will pray, I will listen. If you look for me whole heartedly, you will find me. I will be found by you", says the Lord.

Lord, today, I need you. Thanks for being there. Help me to be trusting by putting You in the center of my day so I can experience the peace of following your will with our family, at work, our time, and with our money,

Amen

Catch up time

Alot has happened since the last post last August. Regretfully, it seems that time has gone by way too fast.

In the next weeks, I want to catch you up on some of the things that have happened that I deem significant:

• Relationships with God.


• Jessica meeting Stu with their wedding date being July 31.


• Alex's work in Hutchinson, KS for Naboltz Construction on a very large school project...but more important is his recognition that God has placed him in Hutch. It's fun to hear of all of his relationships with these new set of friends.


• Amy is a junior now at Bethel College (Indiana) in the nursing program. She had a challenging year learning the important things of nursing...and is still excited about the opportunities even though the nursing job market has dried up seriously.


• Nina being adopted by our "adopted kids" in Charles City, Andy and Ellen. That means we have 3 adopted grandkids: Ellie, Nichole, and Nina!


• Finally pulling the trigger on significant home improvements. Included in the projects are: changing the little bathroom, bedroom, and a part of the old living room into master bedroom, bath, and walk in closets. Even though the house was wonderfully built for my grandparents in 1931, it needed updating for the current owners. We're adding a new entry/mudroom, new roof, and unexpected necessities, a new well pump and a new septic system. (We're covered from start to finish!)

I think my day will start better if my blog includes some journal thoughts on what's happening with me spiritually. That will be a goal to hold me more accountable.