comfortable feeling uncomfortable

 Wednesday, October 31, 2024 (7:45 a.m.)

Blessed God,

Thank You for all You have to teach us. About love. Truth. Trust. Honesty. Openness. Willingness. Communication. Forgiveness. Jesus. satan. And the many ways he has of tripping us up.

Father, thank You for the last couple of days of feeling uncomfortable, necessary feelings. It was said to me quite awhile ago that we need to become comfortable feeling uncomfortable. Thank You that this applies to our emotions as well as our bodies.

Thank You Lord for the very unexpected pang of feelings that shot through me as I watched my beloved husband’s photo reverently placed on an elementary school’s ofrenda. Thank You for the tears that gut me every time I think of it.

I confess to taking several hours to wallow in the sadness of it all. Only to be overcome again yesterday as I handed off his memorialized obituary to a cemetery worker who so lovingly and kindly placed it for our family.

Lord, this is the loving kindness that is apparent when we actively seek and ultimately find (Matthew 7:7) You. Father, this is the type of emotion that I don’t yet know how to express.

Thank You that I have the opportunity of letting tears fall as they come. Learning to be comfortable feeling uncomfortable.

Heard the other day in a church service. “The devil is a headhunter. Our mind is his battlefield. Our imagination? his trophy.” Thank You for this teaching. Encouraging me to stop imagining the various worse case scenarios. Instead, turning my focus to going on a JOY scavenger hunt.

You know, like that incredibly beautiful clear blue sky we had yesterday. Being able to see various nooks and crannies in our nearby mountains.

Lord, You provide us so much! Thank You for the opportunity of bringing all our hearts, souls, minds and strength to You. Asking (Matthew 7:7a) You to “bless and keep us…” (Numbers 6:24-26).

You dear Lord is where I put [and find!] my faith, hope and love (1 Corinthians 13:13). Thank You for reminding me that as I sing my heart out for others, I can add myself into that mix!

♪I speak the name of Jesus over you In your hurting, in your sorrow I will ask my God to move I speak the name ‘cause it’s all that I can do In desperation, I’ll seek Heaven And pray this for you

♪I pray for your healing That circumstances will change I pray that the fear inside would flee In Jesus Name I pray that a breakthrough would happen today I pray miracles over your life in Jesus name♪

Because of Your Word of Truth and promises we are able to ♪speak the name of authority Declaring blessings…♪ All because You are Wednesday, October 31, 2024 (7:45 a.m.)

Blessed God,

 Thank You for all You have to teach us. About love. Truth. Trust. Honesty. Openness. Willingness. Communication. Forgiveness. Jesus. satan and the many ways he has of tripping us up.

Father, thank You for the last couple of days of feeling uncomfortable, necessary feelings. It was said to me quite awhile ago that we need to become comfortable feeling uncomfortable. Thank You that this applies to our emotions as well as our bodies.

Thank You Lord for the very unexpected pang of emotions that shot through me as I watched my beloved husband’s photo reverently placed on an elementary school’s ofrenda. Thank You for the tears that gut me every time I think of it.

I confess to taking several hours to wallow in the sadness of it all. Only to be overcome again yesterday as I handed off his memorized obituary to a cemetery worker who so lovingly and kindly placed it for our family.

Lord, this is the loving kindness that is apparent when we actively seek and ultimately find (Matthew 7:7) You. Father, this is the kind of emotion that I don’t even know how to express.

Thank You that I have the opportunity of letting tears fall as they come. Learning to be comfortable feeling uncomfortable.

Heard the other day in a church service. “The devil is a headhunter. Our mind is his battlefield. Our imagination? his trophy.” Thank You for this teaching. Encouraging me to stop imagining the various worse case scenarios. Instead turning my focus to a JOY scavenger hunt.

You know, like that incredibly beautiful clear blue sky we had yesterday. Being able to see various nooks and crannies in our nearby mountains.

Lord, You provide us so much! Thank You for the opportunity of bringing all our hearts, souls, minds ad strength to You. Asking (Matthew 7:7a) You to “bless and keep us…” (Numbers 6:24-26).

You dear Lord is where I put my faith, hope and love (1 Corinthians 13:13). Thank You for reminding me that as I sing my heart out for others, I can add myself into that mix!

♪I speak the name of Jesus over you In your hurting, in your sorrow I will ask my God to move I speak the name ‘cause it’s all that I can do In desperation, I’ll seek Heaven And pray this for you

♪I pray for your healing That circumstances will change I pray that the fear inside would flee In Jesus Name I pray that a breakthrough would happen today I pray miracles over your life I Jesus name♪

Because of Your Word of Truth and promises we are able to ♪speak the name of authority Declaring blessings…♪ All because You are ♪greater... stronger... the God of possible!♪

Thank You Father. We are invited to ♪Come believe it Come receive it Oh, the power of His Spirit is now forever♪ OURS! Yes. I am charged to believe and receive all You have for me.

Do all You must in, with, by, through and for me. That I will truly come out singing. Smiling. Standing firmly and staying my mind on You. Your Truth Your promises.

I love, need, trust and want You Lord. Continue Your work in making me into the wonderfully complex (Psalm 139:14a), virtuous and capable woman (Proverbs 31:29) my husband knew me to be.

I want very much to serve You well. Clothed in Your strength and dignity (Proverbs 31:25a). Laughing, with no fear of the future (v. 25b). You DO know best Dearest Father!

Use me. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(610 words ~ 8:34 a.m.)greater, stronger, the God of possible!

Thank You Father. We are invited to ♪Come believe it Come receive it Oh, the power of His Spirit is now forever♪ OURS! Yes. I am charged to believe and receive all You have for me.

Do all You must in, with, by, through and for me. That I will truly come out singing. Smiling. Standing firmly and staying my mind on You. Your Truth. Your promises.

I love, need, trust and want You Lord. Continue Your work in making me into the wonderfully complex (Psalm 139:14a), virtuous and capable woman (Proverbs 31:29) my husband knew me to be.

I want very much to serve You well. Clothed in Your strength and dignity (Proverbs 31:25a). Laughing, with no fear of the future (v. 25b). You DO know best, Dearest Father!

Use me. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(610 words ~ 8:34 a.m.)