Dear God,
The year began well, I was able to really clean up my house before the party. But since then I've gone back to my 'slovenly' ways. It's true! The cold weather keeps me from doing what I need, let alone what I want to do. I know maybe it's an excuse but I think it's a reason. In the past 7 years since You took my beloved Oscar home, I've slowed down to almost a complete stop! I know that if I didn't have to get off my behind and let the dogs out and in, feed them, etc. I might never get off the recliner wrapped up warmly. I am so grateful to You for blessing me with my critters. I have indulged myself by turning up the heat at times, and I always turn it off as much as possible also. But the wind blows right through the house, mostly through the windows. I'm so grateful for central heat and air. Even my beautiful sister felt it when she was here. I'm old and my body aches. Yet I read about Abraham, Isaac, Sarah and how they had children at ages much older than I am. I read about your people of great age making long journeys, mostly on foot. I know that since we don't HAVE to walk everywhere any more our bodies have gotten soft and out of shape. That is why I did so want to go back to the Wellness Center on base and work out again.. and hopefully I will when the weather stays warmer and it won't hurt so much to go outside. Idealy I would ask You for a younger body, a better income so I can really indulge in heat and air. I would ask for more incentive to push through as I did week before last. I got an awful lot done that week because I HAD to! I want that desire again. Mostly, God, I want to do Your will. I know how much You love me and want only the best for me. I trust that You will keep letting me know through the Holy Spirit within me what you truly want me to do. In Your word I read Jesus' command to 'love one another as yourself,' and I strive to do that every day. You tell us to 'pray for one another that you may be healed.' God you know the many people in my heart and on my prayer list that I petition for each day. I also know that I have sinned. Known and unknown sins. I've always asked You to inform me of those I do not realize so I can change them. I was a horrible steward of your blessings and now I am trying to overcome that. It's a big struggle. Sometimes feels like more than I can manage. And yet Your angels here on Earth come to my aid! Father God, please be with all my family and friends. Heal their broken and ailing bodies. Heal their broken relationships. Help them to find You and the peace of mind and heart that only You can provide. When I read Your word and when I realize how much I love You... it's overwhelming. Thank you for giving me a loving and forgiving heart. I ask all this in the precious name and blood of Your Son, my Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen I know You created the Earth to have seasons and changes in precipitation, however, I am really tired of the dreary days. I'm not complaining about the warmth. I just need sunshine to blossom and bloom like Your beautiful flowers.
Keep me safe today. I don't like to drive my undependable auto in wet weather. I cannot thank You enough for another day. Another chance to get it right. Another day to spend with my little ones. Another one to read Your word and try to get closer to You. I love You so much, my God. Amen My dear friend Mary's dr. appt went well Friday. Lord, now I need You to touch her with Your healing hand and give her strength. She was told to take it easy the next couple weeks. I am so grateful for her in my life, and for Richard, and their whole family.
Thank You for the wonderful visit with my sister. God, she is so important in my life. You truly blessed me when You brought her into our family. Please give me the strength and courage to get through the day. I would like to start selling trains again and need to get the cord I ordered for the tablet so I can take pictures. I need more memory in my phone, if not another phone because of the now cracked screen. Mostly God I want to thank You for loving me so much that You sent Your only son to give me eternal life! As much as I enjoy my time here on Earth, I am very excited and ready to be with You and my loved ones in Heaven! In Jesus most Holy name, Amen Dear God I need you today. I need your help. I have so much to do and am so cold I can barely move, nor do I want to. I do want to get it done. Lord, I dream at night about doing all I want to and yet when I get up in the morning I don't do it. WHY? What is wrong with me?
PLEASE help me God to get up and move!! Amen So far this week has been going along well. Still a bit behind on my cleaning and pray I can catch up but could not do it without Your help, oh Lord!
Thank You for a great visit with my little princess. She is beautiful, adorable, and so smart. What a joy she brings into my life. 3 days into 2018 and all I can feel is gratitude! You are amazing. Your love is overwhelming. Thank you so much for all you do for me. AMEN another day, Lord. I just wish I either had the money to turn up the heat or the temps would warm up. If You would please ask Mother Nature to remember that Florida is supposed to be warm?
I need Your help, as always, God. I have a lot to do to get my house ready for a party. I know, I know, I shouldn't do it but my friends are the ones who asked me to so what can I say? God please be with my friends and family. Keep them safe during this awful weather, especially my son Dan Needham and daughter LuAnn Needham. Chicago weather is brutal and he has to drive quite far to work. I thank You for the blessing of his new home and pray that You will take some of the stress off him that is going to make him very sick! Please heal my daughter from her surgery and give her painless days ahead. My son Jim says he is in need of a heart transplant. I pray that You will heal his health in whatever way You will. Thank you for so many people who love and care about me. You continue to bless me with so many angels here on earth. God, once again I am asking You to give me the strength and courage to make this year better than the last one. I want to move! I want to lose more weight! I want to find additional income! But mostly I want to do Your will! Please guide and direct me through the Holy Spirit within me to stay on the path You want me on. I pray all this in Jesus name AMEN |