The Stencil Says it All

After playing and winning a good Homecoming game - despite all the turnovers and just plain blunders, I headed to the restrooms where I saw this sign stenciled to the wall. Just makes me wonder about all the things that the cleaning - well, plumbing crew must have seen over the years that would make this sign necessary. There's a lot to pray for here...

Praying for the Fort Hood Community

She’s okay. Praise the Lord! She’s okay.

My godson’s mother is stationed at Fort Hood. In light of all the drama that took place there yesterday, I thought I would update you all via my blog to let you know that she was in another part of the base, away from what happened.

So, now, we direct our attention to the injured and the families of those killed. No one really knows the thoughts that are running through their minds this morning, but God knows. He knows how to speak to their every concern this morning. He knows how to turn something destructive into something redemptive.

So, as we direct our prayers toward Fort Hood, let’s remember the injured and the families of those killed. Let’s embrace that entire community through prayer to God, the Father. He is able to turn tragedy to triumph.

Wisdom Proved With Time

As part of a group, we do a daily devotional and share our thoughts with one another. Today’s devotion was so good, I thought I would share it with you. It talks about wisdom being proved over time.

I thought about how my grandma used to say that we (the worrisome grandchildren) would know what she was talking about after a while. Meaning that when we allowed enough time to pass, we would realize that she was wise and more importantly, we would realize that she was correct in the instructions that she had given to us.

And you know what? She was.

Sometimes we don’t like it when somebody tells us the truth. Yet, out of love, they overlook our immature feelings, and they do it anyway. And, when we grow up, we will realize that indeed, those words that they spoke were correct.

Here’s the devotional – please read it and be blessed!! I tried to provide the link to the page but I'm having a technical difficulty of two this morning. So, I'm going to paste it here but know that this is the property of the Blackaby ministries. Emphasis mine.

Thursday, November 05, 2009
Wisdom Justified

But wisdom is justified by all her children. (Luke 7:35)

The world is full of “experts.” There are people everywhere who want to convince you of the wisdom of their opinion. Yet God says that it is not the one who declares his viewpoint the most loudly or vociferously who is the wisest, but the one who is vindicated over time.

Wisdom is not proven by argument or debate. Wisdom is proven over time. Some people adamantly proclaim that their opinion is best. Regardless of how convincingly these people defend their viewpoint, time is the best judge of their wisdom. The result of a practice proves its validity, not how loudly it is promoted. When you seek to obey what God has told you, you will sometimes meet resistance and criticism from others who disagree with the wisdom of your actions. Your immediate response may be the urge to vindicate yourself. However, if you wait patiently, time will reveal the wisdom of your actions far better than you could through argument.

Through the ages, the wisdom found in God’s Word has been tested and proven true. It is critical that you measure everything you hear against the Scriptures. Trends in psychology and philosophy come and go, but God’s Word is timeless. Whenever you share an opinion in counseling someone else, make sure that it comes from the Scripture and not merely from your best thinking. As long as you base your life choices on the Word of God, time will be your defender and will validate the wisdom of your choices. If, over time, you clearly see you are wrong, ask God’s forgiveness and seek a fresh word from God through the Scripture. Then obey that word and watch to see God confirm His wisdom in your life.

Here's a link to the devotionals in total. Perhaps you'll bookmark this site and follow up with them as the Lord directs. http://www.blackaby.org/devarchive.asp

Make it a good Thursday!

What is God doing for you this week?

It happened. You know my friend that has been terminally ill? She has gone home to be with the Lord now. I want to thank all of you for your prayers. Please continue to pray for the family and close friends. They will need your support through prayer.

Through all of this - I’m reminded that God is still good. I’m having a really tough week, but God is still so good! I just have to give Him praise! He knew what kind of week this would be, with death, deadlines and duties. And, He has been faithful. So very faithful.

Thank you Lord!!!

What is God doing for you this week?

Happy Monday!!

Thanks to everyone that stopped by She Seeks last week. Boy did I have a good time over there! It felt good to read the comments and emails that came my way as a result of that article.

As you may know, rejection is something near and dear to my heart. I don’t want the people of God to waste time lamenting over dead things. If someone is too blind to realize your worth, whether it be in a male/female relationship, on your job, or some social setting, it is likely a blessing that they are so blind.

Too many times we want to run out and help them out by getting them the latest “see-me-for-who-I-am” spectacles. I'd prefer you do the opposite. Let them go. Let them be. God has a way of bringing to the forefront those who you should be in your circle. So, let God do the choosing. It’s better that way!

Random Thoughts:

This week is shaping up to be really busy, but I will be posting more. In fact, last week, I had planned to post more but alas, the best laid plans... things just didn’t work out.

If you think about it this week, please pray for my terminally ill friend. I visited with her this weekend and she’s in the hands of the Lord now, like never before. Pray for her family - for peace and strength.