"funny"

Friday, August 24, 2018 (12:23 p.m.)

Blessed God,

Of all the many wonderful things You are, “funny” is the one that sticks out most right now. The smile I have on comes and goes. As do the giggles. And the out and out belly laugh.

Father, I love You. And I often times enjoy what I consider Your great sense of humor. Like now…

I didn’t take time with You this morning, even though I had plenty of it. Nope. I thought it would be better for me to continue working on the learning project I’m most recently involved with.

Really? THAT’s my thinking?? Going off into uncharted, fearful territory without first checking in with You? Not even with that whole “I love You God. Gotta go…” approach of which I am so well versed?

You, being You, completely reminded me. AGAIN! You come first. You will not be ignored.

Even with all the promptings. You know? Things all going my way. And then not! Floating high with the feeling of lessons well learned. And then CRASH into another stumbling block.

Thank You Father. Thank You that in the very midst of all this time related frustration, here You are. Popping up in the absolute most unexpected place. 

Learning how to delete documents from a program I do not understand, here’s this from just over a year ago:

Planting good seeds

Friday, July 28, 2017 (7:45 a.m.)

Blessed, Holy God,

I am not behaving lovingly. I have been curt. Surly. Short. Impatient. Unloving. Mm, yes Father, I have not been experiencing the kind of fruit (Galatians 5:22-23) described by the apostle Paul to the churches in southern Galatia.

Forgive me Father. Forgive my inconsistencies. Forgive my willingness to “get tired of doing what is good” (Galatians 6:9a). I confess to ‘getting discouraged and giving up’ (9b).

I whine. Stomp. Curse. Behave very badly. Much like the “foolish [surly, stupid] child” referenced in Proverbs 17:25.

You want better from me. You deserve better from me. It is only by the Holy Spirit’s work in me that I stand a chance for growing as You would have me grow. Please, Lord. Do Your mighty work in me.

You spoke to the prophet Hosea, telling him: “Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of my love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the LORD, that He may come and shower righteousness upon you” (Hosea 10:12).

Mm, yes please Father. I will always reap what I sow (Galatians 6:7c). Surliness begets surliness. Empower and embolden me in planting good seeds. The ones that represent You well. And produce glorious, life giving fruit.

Yes Father. Yes. This I pray in Your Son’s most holy name. Thank You. I love You. Amen.           (246 words ~ 10:47 a.m.)

Thank You Father. Thank You for taking me from upside down with what I consider Your surprisingly delightful and "funny" sense of humor. Continue Your work in changing my attitude. And my learning ability. Thank You Father. I love You. Amen.

(524 words ~ 12:53 p.m.)