January 15, 2009

A spirit of Gratitude
Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you.  Joshua 1:3

The path has been prepared before you, and you shall not fear, neither hesitate.  As you tread, you will find the victory has already been won.  No challenge shall turn you aside, no past defeat shall dim your faith in MY provision and grace.  Love Me with your whole heart.  I am the Lord, your God I have saved you and healed you, and you have much for which to praise Me. Never cease to keep a spirit of overflowing gratitude.
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I guess I wonder if we are willing to acknowledge that we do not give God credit for our lives.  God made us, he has guided our steps, he has kept us, when we reflect on the world about us, God is Good, He has demonstrated in a multitude of ways and times by his presence, his direction, and his provision.  Granted we don't like every step of our life, but those that we have walked through are done, we need not dwell on them, they are in the past.  This is a new day and today he wants to also meet our needs.


Father, we thank you for what you have done in our lives, how you have demonstrated your presence, how you have provided for our needs.  We ask for your guidance for this day, help us to give you credit for what is happening to us.  Thank you for blessing us with every spiritual blessing and for a lot of blessings that don't seem so very spiritual, but they are truly from you.  Father, I lift our family to you, the children, spouses, grandchildren and spouses and great grandchildren.  I pray that you would protect them this day, that you would guide their steps and that they would see your hand in their lives.  That they would step upon the path that you have for them.   In Jesus name.  Amen
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Yesterday, was a usual day at school, we are adjusting to a new schedule at school.  I have a solid morning of study halls, but they are good.  I put a sign on the computer: This is for classroom use only not for playing games,  They will get the message.  and I see it does change the dynamics of the study hall.  Some students need to be reminded why we are there, to study.  Dad took me to school so he could get the oil changed on the Suburban, and after school he picked me up and we went to Devils Lake.  We spent several hours with Frank and Dorthy.  Edna was there for part of the time.  Honestly, Frank is not very good.  He is a very appreciative man and expressed that to us.  I know that he and Dad had a few moments of talking just the two of them.  If you would want to write a note to him he is at   Mercy Hospital, 1031 7th St  Devils Lake, 58301  Dorothy is staying right there with him.  He eats almost nothing and is very thin.  So when he tried to get up he wanted to pass out and they had to put him down.  His blood pressure went really high. I know that today Julie will be driving to SD and tomorrow they leave for their trip.  We are praying for you travelers, that God will protect you and bless your time.