Morning Lord. I’ve woken up really early this morning for some reason so figure I will start with a cup of tea and my prayer time before the chaos of the day ensues. Sorry for the lack of Wednesday prayer time (as usual). Time on Wednesday seems to disappear like things in the Bermuda Triangle (the same could be said for cash going into my purse – it goes in but what happens after that I just couldn’t say!) and before I know it the day is over.
Bible Study this afternoon! Who knew that in such a short space of time since I was humming and haa-ing about whether to join I could find myself looking forward to it as much as I am?? I pray you would be with us as we meet today and that you would give us a blessed time together. It will be interesting to see whether anyone else has heard about Christian’s diagnosis. If not, I pray you would give me the wisdom to know whether to mention it or not. Caroline could sure use some prayer, but I don’t want to break her confidence if she hasn’t told anyone else.
Speaking of people needing prayer, I would like to bring Jess and Madison before you, Lord. When Jess was here yesterday picking up Madison she confided that things have got really difficult for them financially and she is thinking she might have to try and find a cheaper place to live (Where? A cardboard box? The house they live in now is not very nice as it is) and she told me how grateful she is that I am having Madison after school and how guilty she feels about it. She clearly wanted me to reassure her that I didn’t mind which was hard because in a way I do mind, but in the context of what she is going through how could I say otherwise? So I pray you would provide their needs, Lord, and also that you would help us as a family to be a good witness to Jess and Madison.
Jess’s struggles also make it hard for me to complain about Andrew’s work hours that seem to have increased again just lately. He was home late for his own father’s birthday, then again last night. I suppose, unlike Jess, I should be grateful to have him, but what’s the use of that when he’s not here to help with the evening routines? I do try to be patient about this, Lord, but I guess I am going to have to try a bit harder, and practice that gratitude a bit more as well.
I can hear others in the house stirring now so will finish there and start making lunches and feeding clothes into washing machines etc. Be with our little family today Lord as we go our separate ways.
I pray in the name of Jesus…Amen