Wednesday Writings

I need to toot my own horn…as I crawled out of bed at 8:15 this morning to take CharlieBoy for a walk I thought I would crawl back into bed when I got back…but by the time I got back into the trailer, checked my blood sugar ~ ugh 141 fasting ~ and I know exactly why – that darn popcorn as I went to bed!!! I know, I know, I quit eating in bed but not last night ~ that’s okay tonights a new night!! But back to tooting my own horn…I got dressed, combed my hair, fixed something cold to drink, took my morning medications and picked up my Bible, my Bible study book , grabbed a couple of my colored pens (today was pink and green) and a new devotional that was gifted to me yesterday ~ , set up the TV tray, turned on some worship music and dove in!!!

My reminders today ~

• Jesus knows each of us intimately AND He meets us right where we are!!
• Jesus is both with me and in me.
• “Don’t be weighted down with problems and unresolved issues, FOR I (Jesus) am your burden bearer.”*
• Life is not a sprint, but a marathon; pace myself, take things slowly and really listen

God shares so many promises in His Word. Psalm 119 has so many promises ~ here are the ones I claim today:

The prayer from the end of Lesson 4 says “Lord give me Your strength to trust in all Your promises. Lead me to the greatest delight in You each day!”**.

I can’t explain the peace I have the past two and a half days other than that these past three mornings I have started my day with the Lord, reading his word, meditating on what speaks to me and for that peace I am thankful.

Today I am thankful for
~ the restful sleep (4 1/2 hours solid) last night
~ a husband who cares so much for me
~ the encouragement I find in God’s Word
~ a fun coffee date and another one on the calendar for next week!

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What are you thankful for today?

* Jesus Calling, 50 Devotions for Peace by Sarah Young
** Living a Chocolate Life by Deb Burma, page 59