tuesday

I have an awful headache. It's been there all day, behind my right eye, behind my ear, the back of my head...I hate headaches.

I had dinner with some friends last night. Hadn't seen them in awhile...it was good. It's so great to know people that you're comfortable talking to. To have friends who are able to hold conversations about more than the latest gossip...it's been awhile since I've been surrounded by those people, rather than having them off to the side.

The next few months are crazy...I think I spend one weekend with nothing to do. Maybe I'll paint.

The beginning of May is our trip to Martinsville. I found out how I will be contributing to this trip...teaching. Teaching about a passage in the bible and teaching about me. Two things I don't know much about.

I'm kind of looking forward to it. I'm hoping that my desire to avoid embarrassment will push me to spend time finding a passage that speaks to me rather than is obvious, and that I will sit down and look at the events that led up to the day I was Saved...the day I accepted...the day I knelt down and was delivered to Him.

Anyway, during my research today I found this prayer that spoke to my heart...isn't it crazy how those things always seem to come when you are completely open to receive them?

While I prayed this I thought of everyone I know well, everyone who has briefly entered into my life, everyone who has hurt me and everyone I am trying to forgive. Know that you were in my heart while I prayed this and that I love you.

Dear Heavenly Father, I do appreciate You, and I want my life to glorify you. Fill me today with Your Holy Spirit so that I might bring encouraging words to others. Father, I have been down at times in my life and I am so grateful for my brothers and sisters in the Lord who came to me with faith and encouragement. They lifted me up, and today I want to lift them up. You know each of them and exactly what they are going through at this time. Bless them and encourage them and meet their needs even as You used them to meet my needs in the trying times of my life. May we all be good witnesses for You and never lose our saltiness. Lord, shine on us that we may reflect Your glory. I ask this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.

Growing through His love...