This week has really been a test. I have not done well. Lots of stuff going on, at work and at home. Usually one particular part of our lives may be rough while the others are smooth but this week it seems that all aspects have been tough, but it is getting better!

Occasionally I will look at some of the recently updated blogs (which are on the bottom of the sign in page for blogger). Sometimes I find something interesting, sometimes it is bizarre, sometimes I am shocked, and sometimes I find little messages that GOD wants me to find. This was the case Wednesday afternoon. I found a blog that caught my eye with the "about me" description.

"I am a very blessed but imperfect being ugly sinner saved by God's mercy and GRACE (Gift Received At Christ's Expense)."

After seeing that I began scanning his latest blog.

"GOD turns a test into a testimony, a trial into a triumph, a victim into a victor, and a mess into a message, when one turns to GOD." (author unknown, modified).

"The world rewards quick success; GOD rewards long term faithfulness." (ODB)

"Godly wholeness always comes after Godly brokenness." (ODB)

"Prayer is not a time to order GOD, but to report to him for duty." (ODB)

"If you are willing, GOD will turn your scars into stars." (author unknown).

"We plant the seeds faithfully; GOD effects the harvest miraculously!" (ODB)


Thanks, I needed that!

At our house things have been a mess. Krl and I had got crossways Sunday evening and we are both pretty hard headed. Things are much better except Krl moved an item and put it away for safe keeping and now she can't find it. It is driving her up the wall. She will find it. I just can't imagine where she has put it.

I need the weekend. The last two mornings I have awakened with a sore throat, I'm a little hoarse, sinuses are freely flowing, I am feverish and I feel tired. YUK!

FATHER, this has been a tough week, YOU should know, YOU have had to drag me through it! Thank YOU! FATHER I pray for my health, make me well and rested. I pray for Krl's health, I pray that YOU will calm and settle her, guide her as she looks for our misplaced item. FATHER I ask that YOU would heal our hearts and minds. I ask healing for Memama, Hag, Ollie, B., Lillie, Carol, Michelle, Aimee, Jennifer, Ashlyn Kate, Tj, Anna, Jess, those recovering from their injuries, Dr. Mackie, Yaenga, and Jeanine. I ask for YOUR comfort for those who have suffered loss. I pray for those of us who struggle in our journey with YOU. I pray for our spiritual family and our leaders. I pray for the efforts being made to expand YOUR kingdom, especially for Team Salvador as they settle in and begin YOUR work. This week has only reinforced the song phrase for me "When I am lost and alone, YOU give me strength!" Thank YOU FATHER!