Rhosymedre
This was played at the recent royal wedding in Westminster Abbey. This is a wonderful song to background your day.
This was played at the recent royal wedding in Westminster Abbey. This is a wonderful song to background your day.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Just Quick
Such strange, unexplainable vision deaths.
I want to update you, and really I can't figure out what is going on, so I'll just tell the story. My husband had a wonderful interview with a company in Iowa and he came home thinking an offer for a job would be forthcoming.
An email came from the HR/Operations Manager (who did part of the interview) saying that they loved meeting my husband, etc. etc., and that they had put the "cart before the horse," and needed to go before a board to approve this position AFTER ALL.
And this should take at least a month or more....
of course knowing that he might be considering other options in the meantime.
Huh?
This is our life right now. Needless to say it is stupefying to both of us.
Thanking the Lord that He is really the one who appoints, who saves, who takes care of us. NONE of this has been willful thinking and head-strong blindness, charging ahead where there has been only personal desire. We have been careful to seek out every possibility with care and consideration.
Discouraged? Yes. Frustrated? Yes. I am feeling drained and all the plans for that position (which were considered: buying another house, school options, Life options) seem completely frivolous. They are right now.
Live and learn. Go with the flow. WAIT ON THE LORD.
What else can we do?
Meanwhile I am learning the Primerica schtick and finding it very useful and helpful, very interesting, so I assume it is where I should be right now.
Please pray for our mental health. This Iowa thing had been such a boost to him, and we tend to drop low after a disappointment. We were rather numb yesterday.
God has blessed us with children who are like a balm to our spirits. They are incredible to me. Pray for them too, since we all feel adrift.
Please pray for God to show Himself mighty. Pray that He would be glorified in what ever happens. Pray that we can sustain our situation with integrity for the time being.
I want to update you, and really I can't figure out what is going on, so I'll just tell the story. My husband had a wonderful interview with a company in Iowa and he came home thinking an offer for a job would be forthcoming.
An email came from the HR/Operations Manager (who did part of the interview) saying that they loved meeting my husband, etc. etc., and that they had put the "cart before the horse," and needed to go before a board to approve this position AFTER ALL.
And this should take at least a month or more....
of course knowing that he might be considering other options in the meantime.
Huh?
This is our life right now. Needless to say it is stupefying to both of us.
Thanking the Lord that He is really the one who appoints, who saves, who takes care of us. NONE of this has been willful thinking and head-strong blindness, charging ahead where there has been only personal desire. We have been careful to seek out every possibility with care and consideration.
Discouraged? Yes. Frustrated? Yes. I am feeling drained and all the plans for that position (which were considered: buying another house, school options, Life options) seem completely frivolous. They are right now.
Live and learn. Go with the flow. WAIT ON THE LORD.
What else can we do?
Meanwhile I am learning the Primerica schtick and finding it very useful and helpful, very interesting, so I assume it is where I should be right now.
Please pray for our mental health. This Iowa thing had been such a boost to him, and we tend to drop low after a disappointment. We were rather numb yesterday.
God has blessed us with children who are like a balm to our spirits. They are incredible to me. Pray for them too, since we all feel adrift.
Please pray for God to show Himself mighty. Pray that He would be glorified in what ever happens. Pray that we can sustain our situation with integrity for the time being.
The Praying Life
I have been reading this book over the last week, and I wanted to share some of its truth----PLEASE READ THE BOOK! This is just to whet your appetite.
God is telling a story in each of our lives. Prayer is the means to see God's side of the story, what He is accomplishing in each of us, what He has in mind for us.
As in any good story the obstacles are great, and overcome. As Christians we ALWAYS know the end. It's a good one. How are we going to handle the crisis and suffering (the literary sturm and drang) of our lives? Will we be heroes at the end by overcoming, or bitter villains?
Miller gives us a chart. We have a choice between stepping out of the story line or continuing to the climax of the whole story gracefully. It gave me something to think about.
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No Story Story
_________________________________________________________
Bitter Waiting
Angry Watching
Aimless Wondering
Cynical Praying
Controlling Submitting
Hopeless Hopeful
Thankless Thankful
Blaming Repenting
___________________________________________________________
My old mentor, Hazel Goodrich, always said cheerfulness is a choice. I guess we have a choice about lots of things besides being cheerful when it come to attitude.
Another nugget that Miller shares: stop trying to change things around you. Take it to God...the ultimate Changer.
Very inspiring. Very freeing.
I love stories. I'm hoping God is making my life and the lives of those around me EPIC Biography. He is.
God is telling a story in each of our lives. Prayer is the means to see God's side of the story, what He is accomplishing in each of us, what He has in mind for us.
As in any good story the obstacles are great, and overcome. As Christians we ALWAYS know the end. It's a good one. How are we going to handle the crisis and suffering (the literary sturm and drang) of our lives? Will we be heroes at the end by overcoming, or bitter villains?
Miller gives us a chart. We have a choice between stepping out of the story line or continuing to the climax of the whole story gracefully. It gave me something to think about.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No Story Story
_________________________________________________________
Bitter Waiting
Angry Watching
Aimless Wondering
Cynical Praying
Controlling Submitting
Hopeless Hopeful
Thankless Thankful
Blaming Repenting
___________________________________________________________
My old mentor, Hazel Goodrich, always said cheerfulness is a choice. I guess we have a choice about lots of things besides being cheerful when it come to attitude.
Another nugget that Miller shares: stop trying to change things around you. Take it to God...the ultimate Changer.
Very inspiring. Very freeing.
I love stories. I'm hoping God is making my life and the lives of those around me EPIC Biography. He is.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Hal Lindsey Reports
Prophecy Developments
People wonder why anyone would be interested in Bible prophecy. I'm interested because prophecy is important to God. One third of the Bible is prophecy, or prophecy-related. Bible prophecy gives us hope, purpose, and direction. Jesus Himself dictated much of our end-times outlook.
"When you see these things, KNOW," He said (Matt. 24:33). It sure gives peace in this volatile world, to those who love and know Him.
People wonder why anyone would be interested in Bible prophecy. I'm interested because prophecy is important to God. One third of the Bible is prophecy, or prophecy-related. Bible prophecy gives us hope, purpose, and direction. Jesus Himself dictated much of our end-times outlook.
"When you see these things, KNOW," He said (Matt. 24:33). It sure gives peace in this volatile world, to those who love and know Him.
Birth
Had to write tonight about the amazing experience our family had the last two days.
We moms get into "birth stories" but this one should be enjoyed by anyone!
Two days ago I trundled north with my family, but no dogs, to visit a friend who was due to have a baby. She has had six previous children, and the last two were home births with a midwife. This little one was slated to arrive yesterday, and the midwife duly paid a visit to check on the expectant mother during the day.
The baby decided to come at 1:00am this morning, and things weren't exactly smooth. Little guy was born needing CPR----and a most unusual birthing sequence had contributed to that! I was holding him at 8:00 am, and he was screaming lustily, all beautiful color, but that wasn't the case when he arrived in the world! Nothing short of a miracle brought the little guy to life, and we are all so grateful that he is showing signs of being just perfect.
It was a joy to be there, helping where we could, during this miraculous event. Birth is always miraculous, but this one was only by God's merciful power. My expectation is that God has big ideas for this little one.
The parents are tired, and we had to get back home. Pray for them and the little one, that he might grow with strength in the Lord and in body.
He is beautiful!
Margaret has photos
We moms get into "birth stories" but this one should be enjoyed by anyone!
Two days ago I trundled north with my family, but no dogs, to visit a friend who was due to have a baby. She has had six previous children, and the last two were home births with a midwife. This little one was slated to arrive yesterday, and the midwife duly paid a visit to check on the expectant mother during the day.
The baby decided to come at 1:00am this morning, and things weren't exactly smooth. Little guy was born needing CPR----and a most unusual birthing sequence had contributed to that! I was holding him at 8:00 am, and he was screaming lustily, all beautiful color, but that wasn't the case when he arrived in the world! Nothing short of a miracle brought the little guy to life, and we are all so grateful that he is showing signs of being just perfect.
It was a joy to be there, helping where we could, during this miraculous event. Birth is always miraculous, but this one was only by God's merciful power. My expectation is that God has big ideas for this little one.
The parents are tired, and we had to get back home. Pray for them and the little one, that he might grow with strength in the Lord and in body.
He is beautiful!
Margaret has photos
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Praying
Reading a book by Paul E. Miller on prayer. I love it. I've been so encouraged by it over the past week!
Our prayers are heard, answered, and desired by our Heavenly Father.
Yes, you've heard it all before, but it bears saying again.
Like silly woman's magazines which every month just repackage old timeless ideas (and weight loss programs) over and over-----humans need to be reminded constantly of truths.
Instinct isn't all its cracked up to be.
I have a 20 year old son now. I feel really old. But good.
Planning to head to the Mississippi headwaters tomorrow for a brief campout/mission to help one of my best friends as she awaits the birth of her seventh child (home birth). I'll report when I return!
Our prayers are heard, answered, and desired by our Heavenly Father.
Yes, you've heard it all before, but it bears saying again.
Like silly woman's magazines which every month just repackage old timeless ideas (and weight loss programs) over and over-----humans need to be reminded constantly of truths.
Instinct isn't all its cracked up to be.
I have a 20 year old son now. I feel really old. But good.
Planning to head to the Mississippi headwaters tomorrow for a brief campout/mission to help one of my best friends as she awaits the birth of her seventh child (home birth). I'll report when I return!
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