Is anyone else having a challenge of doing things scriptural, verses what the secular world says. As in scripture says to put others before me whereas the secular world says put me first. I know what is right, just wondering if others may struggle with this. And how do we mourn the loss of ourselves without sinking into depression? How do we have joy in the midst of our trials and tribulations? It seems that as time passes my patience doesn't hurt as much, (must be experience), but still everyday I start wearing down where my patience begins to hurt a little and I am struggling not to let it be seen. I spend a lot of time in prayer and in the word, that is the only way I have the strength to do this, putting myself aside. But as a faulty human being, I am still in a struggle and seek like minded individuals who understand. May God bless all those who are loving their loved ones to the best of their ability.
It does not matter if the date is accurate, a child was born who came to save the world! It's a boy! I choose Dec. 25th, because many believers will also be celebrating that day. There are 365 days in any year, and this is the day we choose.
I am not "WOKE", and do not want to be of that belief. If I am considered stupid or un-evolved for my beliefs, I expect that.
December 25th.
You all are in my prayers.
“But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.”
Isaiah 64:8
When I in awesome wonder,
that is also my favorite!
My favorite hymn is How Great Thou Art.
LOUDER THAN THE UNBELIEF!
Lyrics
I raise a hallelujah, in the presence of my enemies
I raise a hallelujah, louder than the unbelief
I raise a hallelujah, my weapon is a melody
I raise a hallelujah, heaven comes to fight for me
I'm gonna sing, in the middle of the storm
Louder and louder, you're gonna hear my praises roar
Up from the ashes, hope will arise
Death is defeated, the King is alive!
I raise a hallelujah, with everything inside of me
I raise a hallelujah, I will watch the darkness flee
I raise a hallelujah, in the middle of the mystery
I raise a hallelujah, fear you lost your hold on me!
I'm gonna sing, in the middle of the storm
Louder and louder, you're gonna hear my praises roar
Up from the ashes, hope will arise
Death is defeated, the King is alive!
Sing a little louder (In the presence of my enemies)
Sing a little louder (Louder than the unbelief)
Sing a little louder (My weapon is a melody)
Sing a little louder (Heaven comes to fight for me)
Sing a little louder (In the presence of my enemies)
Sing a little louder (Louder than the unbelief)
Sing a little louder (My weapon is a melody)
Sing a little louder (Heaven comes to fight for me)
Sing a little louder!
I'm gonna sing, in the middle of the storm
Louder and louder, you're gonna hear my praises roar
Up from the ashes, hope will arise
Death is defeated, the King is alive!
Psalms 84:10
Luke 14:11
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
And how we should be humble.
And then applied in the characteristics of Haman and Mordecai in the book of Esther. It is a good story. True story. But I can read the book of Esther over and over and still love it.
you should read it if you get a chance.
This mornings sermon was about how some church people can come across as self righteous and judgmental. This is true, I have seen it a lot in my lifetime. One reason I turned away from God at a point in my life, because I saw so much hypocrisy. But we are all sinners(sick) and the church is only meant to be nurses to bring and introduce other sick(sinners) to the great physician Jesus.
But sometimes in the church the people make appearance that they are not sick(sinners), and look down on those who are. And that can turn away someone who is looking for Jesus and needs love and direction.
It is sad, Love is the answer to everything for God is love. And we must know that we all need Jesus in order for healing and salvation.
I hope and pray I never come across judgmental and self righteous. This is never my intent. I am a sinner as we all are. But I strive to do better in Jesus.
And I need Jesus every hour, every second, everyday as everyone does, if not more.
Love and prayers to and for you all.
Well, Today was the third year anniversary of losing Dad.
As I said before we have been doing sort of a tribute dinner every year, and I had planned one this year as well.
However, Mom decided she did not want to have a dinner this year. So I cancelled it. Whatever she wants to do I will do it.
She said she would rather just get away for the day. So we did that.
I had great concern that her not wanting the dinner was due to great sadness. My other thought was that maybe she is not over it, but yet healed. You know?
So I didn't know how to react, I just took cues from her.
So we went on a road trip today and went to some museums and had lunch. She had a good day, which means I had a good day and the Lord brought us through this day, with no tears.
She spoke of things she and Dad experiences like when we saw certain things on the journey. But no tears and no sadness. I thank the Lord so much, because I think we are all healed from the grief. And can carry on in fond memories and with the hope of seeing Him again.
How Great our GOD is.
“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalms 30:5
It must be so sweet to have a granddaughter. I don’t have grandchildren. It’s such a special relationship, a grandparent and grandchild. I have a grand puppy though! A cute little french poodle who doesn’t know he’s a dog! Hahaha
Your daughter is graduating college.
Lamalover.
Your daughter graduated college decades ago.
My own granddaughter graduated college only a couple years ago.
I agree with Smeshque,
There is no clogging here.
No apologies needed Llama.
I felt free to come here to announce the tradgedy needing prayer by the people I know are Christians. Thank you for your prayers!
God is very near to the broken hearted.
Thanks for being our prayer warrior on this site. We surely do need one.
Llama- no apology needed, for anything. You can talk about whatever you want here, with whomever you want.
So, as you were. :)
Praying for all my fellow caregivers.
It is mind boggling when these incidents occur. I’m so sorry this has happened so close to home for you. I am very grateful that you were not harmed.
I will pray for you, your husband and all in your area.
Hugs! Take care 💗
How very scary to have such an awful thing happen again and so close to home.
These school shootings keep happening all over the country and other public shootings too.
Our world is so scary &We never know what awful thing will happen next.
God be with everyone,everywhere~
On National News, still conflicting reports, but shooter is either dead or in custody.
Hubs was sick with a sinus infection, went to work anyway, with police and ambulance flying past us in traffic. So sad. I was so scared, still in tears. Feels like a war zone.
Drove near there, against my better judgment, because of his needs. Got home, an alert was on my phone to stay away from the area.
A caregiver needs to follow their own rules, own heart, own common sense before the needs of others. Imo.
My daughter is excited to finish school this year. Lots of studying. I can’t wait to see her graduate.
I totally get the split second decision. I had the same deal with my mom when she became homeless from her home being destroyed in Hurricane Katrina. It’s terrible when we are in shock and no time to seriously think about things logically.
In retrospect it was the worst decision of my life. Well. since I burned out. now my brother and SIL have to deal with it. Unfortunately, it destroyed my relationship with all of them and I have no further contact with any of them. So sad.
People really shouldn’t place the burden on making a caregiver to ask for help. They should offer to help sometimes. It’s a shame.
So hard in your case, living in another state. So often families are spread out all over the map. Makes it more complicated.
My daughter is going to graduate college this year and God knows where she will live. New Orleans isn’t known for paying the best salaries so she is going to interview all over. I don’t blame her.
Who wants to get paid less after studying so hard at school? She’s thinking about Colorado. She sent in a job application to a company in Boulder. My baby will go from flat Louisiana to the mountains if they want to schedule an interview.