March 18, 2024
#908 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
December 2023 Sometimes I think God is extra-special gentle with me. That is just my ego. And yet the tender care…the patience, the understanding, the acceptance…the leisurely pace at which He leads me…the light He shines pointing the way…I am overwhelmed with gratitude. Hidden within one of James’ most excoriating admonishments is one of my most precious verses: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8)
March 19, 2024
Am I wasting God’s time on Golf Tuesday?
#909 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
February, 2024 I was bemoaning an errant shot to God (reverently) when my friend said, “You think God gives a sh** about your golf? There are wars going on.” I understand his reasoning, but his God is too small. I pray that every human soul on the planet who is suffering will turn to God for comfort. Their need is greater than mine, and I know that God will respond. But my golf does not weaken Him for His more important concerns. He is everywhere all at once. “…in Him we live and move and have our being…” I believe that Jesus enjoys playing golf with me, whether I know it or not.
March 20, 2024
#910 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
November, 2023 Sojourner — (n.) to stay as a temporary resident. How easy it is for me to lose sight of that! I am on a journey and every stop along the way (no matter how long) is temporary. The wise person remembers that. What I leave behind is more important than where I have been.
March 21, 2024
#911 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
December, 2023 “So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” (Revelation 3:16). I struggle with maintaining fervor. Oh, I will have my quiet time, do my reading, throw up a prayer; but sometimes I will close my book and realize I never actually addressed the living God. I examine myself and feel disappointment. Again, misplaced focus. I don’t control the temperature–God does. I return to square one, which is pressing on to the higher calling of my Lord.
March 22, 2024
#912 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
January, 2024 I just had a colonoscopy–my most hated medical procedure, entirely because of the prep! It is befuddling how such an ordinary intrusion into my daily routine can bring me to my knees before God. I struggled throughout the night. Still, God is gracious–all is well and my gastroenterologist said this is the last one I need to schedule since I am turning 75. Ah, lovingkindness.
March 23, 2024
#913 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
January, 2024 Doubt makes me believe even harder. It strengthens my resolve. Many people would say that makes me close-minded, but I think the opposite is true. As far as I can tell, God is opening my mind.
March 24, 2024
A reflective Family Sunday…
#914 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
March, 2024 I have zero regrets (big picture) about me and Karen and the way our life has turned out. As we grow older, we know we’re drawing nearer to God together–our pathways are narrowing. What a wonderful history we share! That is not to say it was always easy…
(I love this comic!)
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