It was really fun to look on Biblegateway this morning. I don’t think in my almost 20 years as a committed Christian that I have done that to this degree; I pray Scriptures when I think of them, but I don’t know if I ever sat down specifically to find Scriptures to use to petition God for a particular person, in a particular situation. It was better than the best homework assignment ever!

And, honestly, as I sat there hunting for Scriptures for Gloria and Renita, I kept thinking, WHY don’t I do this for myself?!

Then the kids woke up and came down… “Will you EVER get me my breakfast?” asked Will (4 yrs.)

And I 100% agree that if He taught me stuff all at once I couldn’t bear it. But, Shoua, I am starting to really want Him to just blow me away with something new; something I’ve never understood, or never thought of, or just never really apprehended before….. like a mighty rushing wind that should flatten me, but doesn’t….

I, too, experience His answers to me in puzzle pieces and incomplete most times, but I’ve come to understand that if He was to give me a complete answer or reveal His complete mystery to me, I would be too overwhelmed, because they are too powerful and great for me to handle all at once.

Be blessed! Shoua

Father, you have not promised us endless happiness, but you DID promise to give us joy. You also told us that it is up to us in Phil. 4:4 when you said, ‘Rejoice in the Lord always.’ and in 1 Thes. 5:16 when you said, ‘Be joyful always.’ So we know it is important to remind our silly minds that our hearts are confident in the joy that you provide in ALL circumstances. When we see the answered prayers, the countless blessings, the fathomless grace that you pour out on us, we stand in awe.

Help Helen and every woman reading this to know that you are our Jehovah-Jireh, our ever-faithful Provider. Strengthen our faith so we can believe your promises are the same today as they were for the disciples who walked beside you.

Protect Kenny and prepare Helen for the turbulent teen years that will most surely come. Never allow him to wander away from your grasp. We love you Lord and thank you for this avenue you have provided where we can lift every request to your throne. It is in Jesus’ name that we pray, amen.