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Carol and I spent the day (unexpectedly) traveling Ohio, visiting and seeing towns and places we’d only ‘heard of’ before. I’m not going to mention our reason, but suffice to say my day was completely disrupted and all plans were put on hold. After I calmed and settled into the situation, we began to enjoy some of what we experienced (after completing the hurried task we’d set out to do).
Yesterday was a reminder of the fact that our ‘plans’ are often set aside. Some days it seems the reasons for disruption of our plans are caused by trouble, mischief or other people who may need us. Some of those days we can look back on to see God’s hand in them. Perhaps yesterday was one of those days. I’m not going into details, but there was a definite call to serve in what happened. I have to admit, I was frustrated, angry and my anger was aimed at one person more than another, but in the end, I was angry with myself as well.
I was angry with myself, because of my reaction and the fact I was angry over what I permitted to happen. I’m now going to try to give a good effort to make the best of the day and its results. In order to do this, I began praying early yesterday afternoon and I’m still praying over the situation and in particular those of us involved. One thing I’ve learned and relearn often; even once I reached my sixties, I still have plenty to learn and mature in. It is true; ‘aging is mandatory, but ‘growing up’ or maturing is optional’. God reminded me of this; He imbues each of us with gifts and talents. It’s up to us to develop them to whatever degree we can. But, when we give ‘all’ of whatever ‘little bit’ we have, He can do very big things with our little. But, we must give all of it to Him!
Pete Z is to see his doctor today, undergoing tests to learn how his treatments are doing. Please pray for good results and for healing for Pete. I've learned a friend of mine Alex R took his own life last week. Please pray for Alex's family and friends.
Father, I want to grow and mature in You… in Jesus. Enable me to give to You all of what little I have, so You can do ‘Big’ things in Your name. Grant and equip me with what I need to continue to grow and mature in my ‘walk’ with Jesus. Forgive my sin, as I forgive other sinners. I lift these: Pete & Sue Z, Alex R’s family and friends, Maggie M, Ginny B, Doug F, John S, Sean C & family, Bob F, Susan H - daughter-in-law Brandelyn - son Brock & all their family, Roy and Becky M – Becky’s mom, Amy, Nick & Jane (Canada), Mitzi F, Chris & Michelle M, David, Kenny Rice, John P, Chip C, Pastor Dave Kepple, Maxine Mayhugh, Michelle S, Avery family, Aaron, Jack H, Larry W & family, Patty D, Tom & wife, Chris H, Mark & Ann C, Maddie, Cindy S, Katelyn S (infant) & her dad, Lucas, Sierra, Rodney Z, daughter-in-law & baby, Those going through treatments and medical procedures, Betty Y, Marie’s daughters, Marcie C, Tammy & son Alex, Rodney B & family, Betsye A, Unspoken needs, Dave & Carol A, Elizabeth S, Sarah M, Amanda, Teresa, Don & Brenda F, Ethan, Andee, Trina I, Jill & Joe Vanuch, Rick & Mary C, Julie S, A young mother’s employment search, Joanne, Norm M’s sister, Doug H, Terri G, James, John M, Katy H’s mom, Chris C, Jennifer W, Dan – Kristie Ward & family, Susie P, Chelsea M, Ellen S, John P, Alisha T, Melanie, Jeanine Dixon, Imogene, Emma Louise B, Bill D, Linda Z’s (Florida) brother Joe, pastor Dave M, Sue & Dan B, John P, Howard I, John & Gayle K, Jonathan, Bill C, Nellie M & family, Bud W (in LA), Mary Catherine H, Susie J, Alvin T, Kyle C, Cheri H, Jim L, Bill Blain, Dee S, J D, Ruth H, Kathy K, Sam & Mary P, Linda H, Diane M, Kevin S, Mike R & family, Joe & Lori D, Debbie F’s nephew Chris, Vangie B, Brenda M. Stacy F, Robin D & family, Jude B, Nancy F, Dave @ gym, Mazie W, Marion H, Jerry P, Bill & Shari (Arizona), Michael P, Patrice S, Gary H, Naomi’s Heart Mission, Dean S, Dustin, Dylan, those ending addiction or habit, our families for salvation and guidance, Those grieving, depressed, fighting or working for freedom, safety from terror, neglected, abused & missing children, God’s servants & churches, those looking for work, in rehab programs our families and all we hold dear in our hearts. I pray in the authority and name of Jesus….
Amen
Consider how God takes small things and makes them big: He told them another parable:
“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”
Matthew 13:31-32 New International Version
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