Driving Miss Daisy to an Angel in waiting. I helped a client yesterday that knows her routine and how things are going to be. She had me drive her car, I was a little nervous but I was able to relax within a few minutes. She reminds me of my grandmother, very sweet but with purpose.
Tonight a worked with a very sweet couple. She is what seems to be an angel in waiting. They are up there in years and ready to go see the Lord but realize that He isn't done with yet for whatever reason they don't understand but they won't question the Lord. They are very thankful for Him everyday in all areas of their lives. They live each day for the Lord, they get around the best they can with their limitations. I read a chapter for them out of the Old and New Testament. We ended in prayer. She spoke the most beautiful pray.....a plea for others to hear His word and to live for Him and to know His way, and thankful heart for all the many blessings that he has showered on them and their loved ones.
I'm very thankful Lord for the people that you have placed in path to help. Its amazing how each situation can be a winning moment for each of us as we are all blessed in the process of it all. That is all because of you Lord. Thank you
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Moment of Peace
Yesterday morning I walked into my clients house. I smiled and greeted them and soon relized that the room was somber. She had taken a turn for the worse since I had seen her on last week on Thursday. The family had been told that she'd only have a few days left.
I wanted to help in any way I could. I washed dishes, ate a muffin and had coffee and chatted with the daughter, and I went to Alberstons for them. I finished my morning shift and grabbed McDonald's and headed to the Mt. Elden trails. I know grabbing McDonald's and going on a little walk doesn't make much sense. I walked for a bit on the trail and found a shady spot and a big rock to sit on and ate my lunch.
It was nice to hear the breeze blow through the leaves of the trees around me The breeze was warm and golden. The ground was sprinkled with yellow, white and purple flowers. In the mix of it all there were other plants that had various shades of greens, browns and rusty orange. I enjoyed looking around at how pretty it all blended, so well with the wooded trees that were broken on the ground.
As I sat there a man started to pass me by and then stopped for some friendly chatting. He was nice and gave me several pointers for my next big hike. He said he loves to coming to these trails, that its a peaceful get away from the world down there (pointing down the mountain to Flagstaff)
He's right, its one of the reasons I love being outdoors on a hike. The man went on his way. I got up and took a few pictures. As I walked down to the van, I said a little pray for the family at the clients house before I headed back for my afternoon shift.
I wanted to help in any way I could. I washed dishes, ate a muffin and had coffee and chatted with the daughter, and I went to Alberstons for them. I finished my morning shift and grabbed McDonald's and headed to the Mt. Elden trails. I know grabbing McDonald's and going on a little walk doesn't make much sense. I walked for a bit on the trail and found a shady spot and a big rock to sit on and ate my lunch.
It was nice to hear the breeze blow through the leaves of the trees around me The breeze was warm and golden. The ground was sprinkled with yellow, white and purple flowers. In the mix of it all there were other plants that had various shades of greens, browns and rusty orange. I enjoyed looking around at how pretty it all blended, so well with the wooded trees that were broken on the ground.
As I sat there a man started to pass me by and then stopped for some friendly chatting. He was nice and gave me several pointers for my next big hike. He said he loves to coming to these trails, that its a peaceful get away from the world down there (pointing down the mountain to Flagstaff)
He's right, its one of the reasons I love being outdoors on a hike. The man went on his way. I got up and took a few pictures. As I walked down to the van, I said a little pray for the family at the clients house before I headed back for my afternoon shift.
These thoughts came to my mind too....
God your are so good. God you are so loving.
Hold each one in your hand as they
let her go to you.
I had my camera with me and I stopped on the road to her house and took some pictures. It was a beautiful morning.
The sweet lady passed on at 3:00 this morning.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Seasons of Change
I have enjoyed looking out the window lately. The sunlight looks so golden. A warm, soft, golden glow. I love it. It reminds me of how the Lord is always with us, and He invites us into His glory.
The season is changing, we are entering into Fall. The days are warm with chilly mornings and crisp nights. Yesterday I was walking around the park enjoying the weather. There were so many people out enjoying the weather too.
The Lord prepares his animals, birds, the ground, and the trees for the next season. He also prepares each of us too. I look forward to the next season of change with the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.
2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction.
The season is changing, we are entering into Fall. The days are warm with chilly mornings and crisp nights. Yesterday I was walking around the park enjoying the weather. There were so many people out enjoying the weather too.
The Lord prepares his animals, birds, the ground, and the trees for the next season. He also prepares each of us too. I look forward to the next season of change with the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.
2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Beautiful
Today I met and took care of my first client in their home. I walked into an amazing beautiful site....a husband taking care of his wife. They have been together for 59 years. You could tell that he cherishes his wife dearly as he cares for her in her time of need. It was simply beautiful. What I witness today has tugged at my heart and has made a permanent impression on me.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
I have to believe
1Samuel 16:7
But the Lord said to Samuel, "Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
Gentleness (a willingness to decrease our lectures and increase our tender expressions of love) is a key to martial growth. Tenderness acts like like a firebreak to an advancing, angry forest fire.
So between the Restoration and not judging and gentleness I got out of it that:
God will restore joy in this situation, and for me to not look or read so much into what isn't being said or expressed by Micah and let God work in his heart and know that he is, and to be gentle and loving in my actions and not express myself so much verbally right now.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Restoration
This morning during my quite time I felt lead to read Psalm 126.
In one of many emailed devotionals: 1Samuel 16:7
But the Lord said to Samuel, "Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
On my way back up from my walk after leaving Sara at school I saw that the garage door was open and Micah was getting ready to go to work. Yes, work. I was happy to see him dressed for work and actually going to work. I hope the rain holds out so he can get a good day in.
I asked how he was and he asked me back too. He asked me how work was going and if I had heard anything back from the food stamp office. Then there was a brief moment of silence and he got into his truck and I made a comment "wow you really are that distant from me" he looked puzzled and I said "not even a hug". He smiled and said "I didn't think you wanted one." I replied "I always need a hug". He got out of his truck and we hugged closely. It was a nice hug, not a short run off type of hug. It felt so nice to be hugged, his arms around me and close to his warm body. I closed my eyes during the hug taking it all in.
I went next door and he drove off to get started on his day. I came in the house and closed the door and then the tears came.
This was also in my email:
Gentleness (a willingness to decrease our lectures and increase our tender expressions of love) is a key to martial growth. Tenderness acts like like a firebreak to an advancing, angry forest fire.
So between the Restoration and not judging and gentleness I got out of it that:
God will restore joy in this situation, and for me to not look or read so much into what isn't being said or expressed by Micah and let God work in his heart and know that he is, and to be gentle and loving in my actions and not express myself so much verbally right now.
In one of many emailed devotionals: 1Samuel 16:7
But the Lord said to Samuel, "Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
On my way back up from my walk after leaving Sara at school I saw that the garage door was open and Micah was getting ready to go to work. Yes, work. I was happy to see him dressed for work and actually going to work. I hope the rain holds out so he can get a good day in.
I asked how he was and he asked me back too. He asked me how work was going and if I had heard anything back from the food stamp office. Then there was a brief moment of silence and he got into his truck and I made a comment "wow you really are that distant from me" he looked puzzled and I said "not even a hug". He smiled and said "I didn't think you wanted one." I replied "I always need a hug". He got out of his truck and we hugged closely. It was a nice hug, not a short run off type of hug. It felt so nice to be hugged, his arms around me and close to his warm body. I closed my eyes during the hug taking it all in.
I went next door and he drove off to get started on his day. I came in the house and closed the door and then the tears came.
This was also in my email:
Gentleness (a willingness to decrease our lectures and increase our tender expressions of love) is a key to martial growth. Tenderness acts like like a firebreak to an advancing, angry forest fire.
So between the Restoration and not judging and gentleness I got out of it that:
God will restore joy in this situation, and for me to not look or read so much into what isn't being said or expressed by Micah and let God work in his heart and know that he is, and to be gentle and loving in my actions and not express myself so much verbally right now.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
The Center of My Life
Dear Lord,
Please be the center of my life
Be the place I fix my eyes on
Be at the center of my life.
You hold everything together,
you hold me together.
I lift my eyes to you in heaven
And I wrap my life around you
Be the center of my life Lord.
Amen
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Gifts of Encouragement
Word travels fast when bad news arises. At times I find myself not really realizing how many people might know of what is going on around me. Its not like I walk around with a huge sign over me with an arrow pointing right at me saying "she has a problem and is need of some encouragement".
Thankfully God knows how show us encouragement. It could be through His word or a thought that he places in your head. A sweet moment might happen that brings you back to thinking forward like you should. A person can be placed in your path at just the right time. God is the one responsible for that and that is such a wonderful thing that he does for us.
I went into Walmart the other day and was just going along my way picking up a few things when a mutual friend of mine and my husbands walks up to me. She asked me how I was doing, but it was with that look and tone that I knew that she knew what was going on in my life. She asked if I had a few minutes and pulled me off to the side and asked if she could pray for me. So we stood there together and she prayed for me and then she gave me a little pep talk (coming from the Lord through her) and hugged me and off I went about my way.
It was wonderful and I was truly blessed that I had that moment with my friend. I was feeling down and just walking through the store on auto pilot just existing. Thank you God for placing her in my path. My chin was lifted heavenward again.
Just this morning I dropped my bible on the floor and all my little papers fell out. I picked everything up and before shoving it all back in, I sat down to look at these little papers. I found the following note from a friend and after I read it I looked upward and said thank you Lord.
Katrina,
I love you and I am so sorry you are in such a difficult time right now. I hope I can be an ear when you need one, and a friend as I should be. I am hurting with you and will be praying for you.
Laura
P.S. Let the Lord be your strength; comfort and pray for His wisdom and discernment
Thankfully God knows how show us encouragement. It could be through His word or a thought that he places in your head. A sweet moment might happen that brings you back to thinking forward like you should. A person can be placed in your path at just the right time. God is the one responsible for that and that is such a wonderful thing that he does for us.
I went into Walmart the other day and was just going along my way picking up a few things when a mutual friend of mine and my husbands walks up to me. She asked me how I was doing, but it was with that look and tone that I knew that she knew what was going on in my life. She asked if I had a few minutes and pulled me off to the side and asked if she could pray for me. So we stood there together and she prayed for me and then she gave me a little pep talk (coming from the Lord through her) and hugged me and off I went about my way.
It was wonderful and I was truly blessed that I had that moment with my friend. I was feeling down and just walking through the store on auto pilot just existing. Thank you God for placing her in my path. My chin was lifted heavenward again.
Just this morning I dropped my bible on the floor and all my little papers fell out. I picked everything up and before shoving it all back in, I sat down to look at these little papers. I found the following note from a friend and after I read it I looked upward and said thank you Lord.
Katrina,
I love you and I am so sorry you are in such a difficult time right now. I hope I can be an ear when you need one, and a friend as I should be. I am hurting with you and will be praying for you.
Laura
P.S. Let the Lord be your strength; comfort and pray for His wisdom and discernment
He Reminds Me
This morning I woke up feeling a little better than yesterday. For starters I think I've been suffering from a cold and then there is the emotional roller coaster that I've been riding for the last few days. Never the less I was determined to focus on the Lord in my quite time and ask him to put me back on track and help me with the way I've been feeling.
I closed my eyes and began to pray, in the middle of it I heard the words play in my head over and over....Psalm 25. I finished my prayer and then I knew what I had to do. I opened my bible that was sitting in my lap to Psalm 25 and smiled instantly when I saw the heading "Dependence on the Lord". Before I even started to read it I said thank you Lord, he knew what I needed all I had to do was obey and read.
I read the psalm and was gently reminded of where I need to continue to turn and whose ways I needed to follow no matter what my mind doesn't understand. To trust Him.
I looked on the page and found that I had written a prayer to the Lord on January 25, 2012 in my bible.
I closed my eyes and began to pray, in the middle of it I heard the words play in my head over and over....Psalm 25. I finished my prayer and then I knew what I had to do. I opened my bible that was sitting in my lap to Psalm 25 and smiled instantly when I saw the heading "Dependence on the Lord". Before I even started to read it I said thank you Lord, he knew what I needed all I had to do was obey and read.
I read the psalm and was gently reminded of where I need to continue to turn and whose ways I needed to follow no matter what my mind doesn't understand. To trust Him.
I looked on the page and found that I had written a prayer to the Lord on January 25, 2012 in my bible.
Dear Lord
Impress upon me your ways, show me your ways, lead me in your truth, teach me. Guide me along your path Lord. You are the God of my salvation. I will wait for you always. Turn my eyes heavenward and move my feet to walk in step with you, oh Lord. Your ways are the only ways to faithful love and everlasting truth. Amen
It is so wonderful how my Heavenly Father knows how to gently remind me or re-direct me. He knows just the right words to put before me. I'm truly blessed to have such loving Father. Thank you.
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