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
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