Things I Never Expected...

I could go on and on about the things I never expected in my life... NEVER expected.

I never expected to be a part of an ongoing prayer group.... especially one dedicated to pray for the schools. Seriously... people pray for the schools? (never knew it... til I joined it!)

I never expected to write a blog. CERTAINLY never expected to have something to say for nearly two years. And, it never EVER crossed my mind, that what I did say would touch the lives of others...and that they might "post a comment" with a prayer request.

I never expected to be sitting in a girl scout meeting, hearing all about the nuts, candy and magazines that will be our fall fundraiser, and hearing God speak to me.... "right here. right now."

I never expected to hear God speak to me in the first place... but He does, in a multitude of ways. Whether I want Him to or not....

Through the years, I've realized that if I don't listen, try to ignore or pretend I don't hear, He continues to "stalk" me until I do. I've learned it's easier if I just go ahead and DO it.... no matter how much simpler I think my life will be to just sit on my hands. I've learned it is especially true if it is something he has been preparing me for.... for a decade (or more!).

So, I took the first step on faith. Right there. Right then. I will take another tomorrow - already scheduled for 11am. From there, we will see what He has in store for me.

I know He knows me and has a plan for me. I know He hears my prayers, spoken and unspoken. He knows the depths of my heart better than I do. I know He will not lead me to a place that He is not with me.


And know that I do pray for the requests that come through this blog, even though they remain unpublished. I stand on faith knowing that He has already heard those prayers - spoken and unspoken - and that standing together in prayer, He is with us as well. He will not lead you to a place that He is not with you either....

Right People, Right Time

My prayer life has been full lately...

There is so much that I know I cannot do myself, and at the same time remember the influence others have had on me throughout my lifetime.

People have come into my life, divinely appointed. They are the right people at the right time. The have the right message in the right circumstance. They have each led me closer to God.

Person after person, situation after situation. Day by day and step by step.

Now I pray for the Right People to arrive at the Right Time for those that I hold closely in prayer.

Behind the Eight Ball

I am beginning this long holiday weekend at work behind the eight ball, sleep-wise.

So, I am trying to implement a little of what I've learned about balance, and am calling it a night with a simple prayer request:

Please pray for me this holiday weekend and for all of those with whom I interact.

May I be your hands and feet.

May I speak Your words.

There are No Words....

I heard of a situation today, that there are no words to describe. "Best Case Scenario", in the world of rational thinking, leaves no good outcomes.....

Yet, as the story unfolded before me, Jeremiah 29:11 kept coming to mind.

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for peace, and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

And, as the situation involves many plans - and changes of plans on multiple levels - and most of the cast of characters are not believers, I am curious. VERY curious. It's one of those "Grab your popcorn, this is going to be QUITE a show!" moments.

Yet, right now....They need prayer. Lots and lots of prayer. (please join! He knows the who and the what....)

God is at work, of that I am certain. There will be struggles and tears and some difficult conversations and decision. Hopefully, they will find some peace and joy.

I know my God is there in the midst of it all - even if they don't realize it. May He shine brightly into their world!

I pray for peace and joy. For wisdom, clarity and discernment. For health and growth. I pray for hearts to open, and minds to stop spinning long enough for some solutions to take root.

May I be a support and a witness in the midst of their storm....