Thank you so much for joining me through October as I opened up my journals and shared where I’ve been and what I’ve learned … and what the Lord is still teaching me. And now I want to share with you that more has been “under construction” than my heart … there’s been a lot of behind-the-scenes work going on for my blog as well. I’ll be taking the next couple of days off … no new posts here at Pleasing to You. In fact, no new posts ever again at Pleasing to You. It’s sort of bittersweet, ... [Read More]
Under Construction: Marriage
October 31, 2007 Proverbs 31 day! I love this passage!! Today, Lord, as I read it – show me something new. Her husband is well-known, for he sits in the council meetings with the other civic leaders. Proverbs 31:23 Lord, thank You for my husband who is respected and honored. What a joy to married to a man who carries himself with such grace and humility. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Daily I am thankful for my husband … for the life he lives and the testimony to God’s grace and provision he models ... [Read More]
Under Construction: Contentment
July 30, 2008 First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. ~ Proverbs 30:8 Lord, make this the reality in my life – to be a person of integrity and contentment. Use me today – but, oh Lord, speak to me too! Touch me – and then, if possible, use me to touch others, in Your name. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Still my prayer … to be a person of integrity and contentment. And to be used by God … open to Him … every ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Self Control
December 29, 2006 Scott’s in the hospital – since Wednesday. I’m stressed out and not managing very well, at least not like I’d like to. I wish I had more composure – so that even when I’m stressed, I could still manage to keep it together. Lord, take care of my husband, He’s Yours – I know that. I’m scared to lose him, scared of life without him – but I DO trust You. I believe, Lord, help my unbelief. A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Tender Conscience
October 28, 2007 Blessed are those with a tender conscience, but the stubborn are headed for trouble. Proverbs 28:14 OUCH! This is so me … stubborn and in trouble. Lord, grand me a tender conscience that the burden of my sin be lightened through faithful confession. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ My prayer for a tender conscience continues. A few months ago I read this quote by Spurgeon and it has been etched in my mind … a reminder of my need for confession. “Our greatest need is mercy for our greatest ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Good in Me
September 27, 2007 Fire test the purity of silver and gold, but a person is tested by being praised. Proverbs 27:21 Wow! All the times I have read this verse and it has never stood out to me before. But, wow!, I need to absorb this truth. What a very real thing for me – I do get so prideful about myself – and even more so when I am praised. What a convicting truth … the purity of my heart and life can be measured by my response to praise. Lord, help me grasp this truth and be changed by ... [Read More]
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