Prayers

Well Blog Readers,
     My mom is in the hospital for the second time this week. She has something that is blocking her gallbladder which means she cannot digest food properly. Her gallbladder has been having spasms (causing her to vomit and not be able to stop vomiting all last evening) and the gallbladder needs to be removed; but there is such a line for surgery that she has had a hard time getting in. My dad was looking in to everything he could, so they are at a Hospital hoping that she can get her surgery done and not be in any more pain. Please pray for her.
I ask that you also pray for my siblings. They were both in tears last night when my parents left for the hospital. They seem really scared. For some reason, I'm not. It is a strange feeling. I haven't cried for my mother at all, which is so unlike me. My brother told my pastor that I was probably taking this all the hardest because I'm so compassionate, but I don't feel anything except certain that God is going to take care of my mom. I have for sure seen how valuable my mom is and how thankful I am to have such a mom, but I haven't been in tears like I was the last time she was hurt.
I am sort of mad at myself for not being in tears. Am I being insensitive? I have asked if there was anything I could do to help her and have always been told, 'no'. I have prayed and prayed for her. That is all I can think of doing to help her. I have no fear of her dying. I know everything is going to be all right. I seriously have no doubt in my mind. But am I being insensitive by not crying? I don't really want to cry because it makes me sad. But how can I be happy when my mom is in such serious pain? It seems so wrong.
Last night, I prayed with two of my siblings as they were in tears. I thanked God for all the people who were praying for my mom. I thanked him because I knew he was going to heal my mom. I wasn't sure what else I should have said. I trust him to take care of my mom just like he has done her whole life.

~Daughter of the Light

Psalm 139:1-10

 You have searched me, Lord,

    and you know me.

2 You know when I sit and when I rise;

    you perceive my thoughts from afar.

3 You discern my going out and my lying down;

    you are familiar with all my ways.

4 Before a word is on my tongue

    you, Lord, know it completely.

5 You hem me in behind and before,

    and you lay your hand upon me.

6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,

    too lofty for me to attain.

7 Where can I go from your Spirit?

    Where can I flee from your presence?

8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there;

    if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.

9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn,

    if I settle on the far side of the sea,

10 even there your hand will guide me,

    your right hand will hold me fast.

My Life Scripture

Psalm 94:17-19

Psalm 94:17:19;

 Unless the Lord had given me help,

    I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death.

18 When I said, “My foot is slipping,”

    your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.

19 When anxiety was great within me,

    your consolation brought me joy.

     Trust in the Lord. Call on him when you are in need and he will help you.

     There is no need to worry. God is just as much in control of the world now as he has ever been.There is no need to fear. Focus on the Lord and he will make your path straight. He will take care of you because he is a compassionate, faithful God. His love is so big. He wants to spoil you, but you have to humble yourself first. You have to ask for help first. Otherwise he will keep standing at the door and knocking.

Challenge

Dear Friends,
    I challenge you to do the same thing I am challenging myself to do. Despite the difficulty, I stuck pictures in to the challenge so perhaps it will look more inviting. I feel like if I could get really good at these traits, I would be a much better friend.



Be Reliable

Try not to be the kind of friend that is too busy to spend time with her friends. Make sure you are there for her when she needs you. When she is with you, try to make her feel safe. No matter what happens, she'll know you are the friend she can rely on.

Dare to be Bold
Be willing to stand alone.Do what is right even when no one else will.









But Don't be Stupid
God gave you a brain. Use it. Don't get so caught up in yourself that you think you are invincible. Remember, other people will be looking at you and mimicking what you do.










Be Compassionate
Even when your friend doesn't make sense. Even when she has made stupid decisions that you warned her not to do, still be compassionate. Don't be prideful and think of yourself as better. We all make mistakes. We all go through hard times. Comfort your friend and let her not get overcome with depressing thoughts. Remind her to focus her eyes on God.







Be Encouraging
When your friend is successful, tell her what a great job she did. We all could use more people who compliment and encourage.

God will Judge, so we don't need to

Proverb 28:18;

He whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but he whose ways are perverse will suddenly fall.

1. A Godly man prospers, but the wicked will suddenly meet their end.
2. I really like how it said suddenly will fall. It will happen when you least expect it. Some beg God to kill the evil men in this world would die soon, but God will take care of them in his perfect timing. Everyone will receive judgment one day, so it is best to just make sure that you are doing what is right. Like it says in the Bible, worry about the log in your own eye instead of the speck in your neighbor's eye.
3. Dear Jesus,

                 Please forgive me for thinking myself better than others. People help me to take care of my own sins before I judge others. You are the one, honest judge. I will leave that job for you. Help me to be able to encourage others to trust you to take care of the corrupt people around us too.
In Jesus name,
Amen

~Daughter of the Light