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I have about half of
my paper finished. I also had a splendid interview with the Chaplain of the
Allred State Prison where Bruce and others participate in the Kairos Prison
Ministry. The Chaplain’s information will really be helpful for the completion
of my paper.
Prayer: Lord of counsel, we commend ourselves to You in
every way; in trouble, hardships, distress and rejoicing and praise. Lord of
hope, You are so much more than just a feeling. We place our confidence in You
to do what You have promised as our Savior and Lord. Your promise to be present
in our lives as the one constant brings such joy and sweet peace. We are ever
grateful, Lord. We lift up the sacrifice
of praise to You without complaint and ask that You receive our sacrifice out
of Your great love. Lord, in Your mercy, hear this prayer, Amen.
“Why are you in despair, O my soul/
And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again
praise him for the help of His presence.”
Psalm 42: 5
Do you think that
when we pray for trust in God, that God just zaps us with trust or do you think
God gives us opportunities to practice learning to trust? God offers us
opportunities to practice trust and hope in Him through praising Him regardless
of how we feel.
We begin this lesson
by recognizing God’s Presence in our lives as a constant. When we rejoice and
praise God during difficult times then our words of hope and trust in God lift
us above our circumstances. We find the path of gratitude and with each step we
take and each utterance of praise we begin to experience joy. This is the
sacrifice of praise.
Sometimes we need to whisper the words, “Jesus, I seek Your face.” “As servants of God, we commend ourselves in every way in great endurance, in troubles, hardships and distresses…sorrowful, yet always rejoicing: poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.” (2 Corinthians 6: 4, 10)
Sometimes we need to whisper the words, “Jesus, I seek Your face.” “As servants of God, we commend ourselves in every way in great endurance, in troubles, hardships and distresses…sorrowful, yet always rejoicing: poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.” (2 Corinthians 6: 4, 10)
Take joy in the
journey remembering that hope does not disappoint. Wear comfortable shoes, pray
with a heart filled with gratitude, cast your worries upon God and get some
sleep. God is up all night anyway so there is no need for both of you to be
awake. Love you lots, Bruce and Gaylene.
I am not moved by
what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am only moved by what I believe
and I believe God.
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