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: Be quiet!
February 15, 2007 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge; but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. Proverbs 15:2 This is me. God, I am sick of being this person … gushing – ALWAYS talking, NEVER listening. I am desire more of You, LESS of me. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Sometimes the lesson takes a lifetime … this one is seems to be that sort of lesson in my life. Be quiet … listen … be polite. I really am a work in progress … even if sometimes the progress is awful slow. Living in the ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: The Mouth
September 10, 2008 Don’t talk too much, for it fosters sin. Be sensible and turn off the flow. The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of the fool is worthless. Proverbs 10:19-20 NLT Ouch! This one still gets me every month. Reminds me of James 1:19 – quick to listen, SLOW to speak. God, this one is hard … so hard. My filter stinks! Please help me learn to be cautious to guard my speech. I want to be sensible. I just need to learn to be quiet … just because I ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Deep Within
October 7, 2008 Follow my advice, my son; always treasure my commands. Obey them and live! Guard my teachings as your most precious possession. Tie them on your fingers as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Proverbs 7:1-3 “Write them deep within” my heart … Lord, teach me what this means and how to live this way. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ How I still long to be filled with the depth of God’s revelation to me! I continue to find myself longing for more time in the Word, more ... [Read More]
