Jon is still doing physical therapy, but still has too much swelling in his hand and wrist. We're praying that it will go down so that he can make more progress. He's working very hard on his exercises and stretches. We're looking forward to the weekend...Megan and Greg are coming Friday till Sunday morning. On Saturday we'll all go watch Tre's basketball game, but we don't have any other specific plans. Megan's been working hard on proofreading my book draft, and I'm ready to make some corrections then put in my order...I'm so excited!!
Thought for the day
The more I get to know different people, the more I realize we all endure something. Some people have a health issue; some people have a failed relationship of one kind or another; some people live with misunderstanding and disappointment. The common thread seems to be that when the individual puts his or her struggle into God's hands, he or she grows and comes to know God in new ways. That is a choice we actually have to make...will we grow bitter, or will we grow in humility and tenderness? God becomes even more precious when we let Him fill the void that is left by our losses. Let's choose wisely!
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Ego
It's been a busy week. Jon started physical therapy and is spending about 3 hours a day on doing his water therapy and exercises. He's very diligent! There is still a lot of swelling in his hand which we hope to see improve soon. Wednesday night I went to my ladies' group. Last night we were invited out for supper to a really great new restaurant...Tony's BBQ Bistro in Walnut. The food was REALLY good, and the spinach artichoke dip appetizer was the best I've ever tried. It's a small place with very personal service. Tonight we went to a casual get together for Jon's work that was very nice, too!
Tomorrow we go to Tre's first basketball game, and it will be great fun. We have plans for Sunday afternoon and evening, too...we're invited to Greg and Megan's for a visit. Jon will be busy just fitting in his therapy!
Thought for the day
I was comparing some scriptures the other day and was looking at the verse 1 Peter 2:11. In the NASB it reads "...abstain from fleshly lusts, which wage war against the soul." Now "fleshly lusts" makes me think of the bad stuff...you know, the kinds of sins that you think you'd never commit. But now read it in The Message..."Don't indulge your ego at the expense of your soul." Ouch! That hits a lot closer to home! That is addressing my attitude, my pride (again), my thought life, my patience, my...myself! So every unkind thought, word, or action is an indulgence of my ego and costs the welfare of my soul in every instance. Okay, then I remember Romans 13:14 "But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts." There it is again...lusts of the flesh. Though The Message takes that verse a different direction, I should think that we can make the connection that we should not make any provision for our egos. For one thing, that seems to point to being very aware of our motives...why do we do or say what we do or say? Do we try to be noticed or take an upper hand? Do we pick our associations or activities based on the opinions of others? Do we live our lives to make an impression on someone else? All these things would be making provision for our egos. Instead, "put on" the Lord Jesus Christ...become the servant of all, prefer others over ourselves, and show mercy as we've been shown mercy. All these heart changes begin with a decision...a definite line in the sand...but are also moment by moment surrenders of the will and will require a lifestyle of dependence on the Holy Spirit. Isn't that what Jesus has had in mind all along...a lifestyle of dependence on Him? He loves us enough to make real life impossible without Him.
Tomorrow we go to Tre's first basketball game, and it will be great fun. We have plans for Sunday afternoon and evening, too...we're invited to Greg and Megan's for a visit. Jon will be busy just fitting in his therapy!
Thought for the day
I was comparing some scriptures the other day and was looking at the verse 1 Peter 2:11. In the NASB it reads "...abstain from fleshly lusts, which wage war against the soul." Now "fleshly lusts" makes me think of the bad stuff...you know, the kinds of sins that you think you'd never commit. But now read it in The Message..."Don't indulge your ego at the expense of your soul." Ouch! That hits a lot closer to home! That is addressing my attitude, my pride (again), my thought life, my patience, my...myself! So every unkind thought, word, or action is an indulgence of my ego and costs the welfare of my soul in every instance. Okay, then I remember Romans 13:14 "But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts." There it is again...lusts of the flesh. Though The Message takes that verse a different direction, I should think that we can make the connection that we should not make any provision for our egos. For one thing, that seems to point to being very aware of our motives...why do we do or say what we do or say? Do we try to be noticed or take an upper hand? Do we pick our associations or activities based on the opinions of others? Do we live our lives to make an impression on someone else? All these things would be making provision for our egos. Instead, "put on" the Lord Jesus Christ...become the servant of all, prefer others over ourselves, and show mercy as we've been shown mercy. All these heart changes begin with a decision...a definite line in the sand...but are also moment by moment surrenders of the will and will require a lifestyle of dependence on the Holy Spirit. Isn't that what Jesus has had in mind all along...a lifestyle of dependence on Him? He loves us enough to make real life impossible without Him.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Humor or Scorn?
Today we were shorthanded at work, but not too busy so that worked out well. The Harlan boys' basketball team won their game at the state tournament today and will play again tomorrow night. I think they play again on Saturday whether they win or lose tomorrow night. Today was still very cold, but sunny. It should be a little warmer tomorrow then improve through the weekend. Jon got to go to Omaha to an equipment show today, so that was fun for him. He's forfeiting a chance to go to Kansas and tour the Gleaner combine factory Thursday and Friday so we can leave Friday morning to go to Kelli's. He likes his granddaughters better...isn't that sweet? Thanks, honey!!!
Thought for the day
Yesterday I posted a little bit about a "perverted mouth". Today I was reading in Ezekiel chapter 25 and God is pronouncing judgment on Ammon. There is this statement "because you have clapped your hands and stamped your feet and REJOICED WITH ALL THE SCORN OF YOUR SOUL against the land of Israel...." That capitalized phrase seems very descriptive to me of so much that passes for entertainment, comedy, even our own humor these days. Humor is fine, but it can't be at someone else's expense without crossing a line into sin. That's a high standard, and I'm not pointing a finger at anyone else that doesn't point at me. I am as guilty as anyone, and it happens so fast and comes so easily. I believe a sense of humor is a wonderful gift, but we must not let it be twisted just as we would not want any other gift to become a tool of the enemy. We must be diligent without being caught up in a performance mentality of earning God's favor or love. That's a lot to digest...we may need to roll this one around in our heads and hearts. Let me know what you think!!
Thought for the day
Yesterday I posted a little bit about a "perverted mouth". Today I was reading in Ezekiel chapter 25 and God is pronouncing judgment on Ammon. There is this statement "because you have clapped your hands and stamped your feet and REJOICED WITH ALL THE SCORN OF YOUR SOUL against the land of Israel...." That capitalized phrase seems very descriptive to me of so much that passes for entertainment, comedy, even our own humor these days. Humor is fine, but it can't be at someone else's expense without crossing a line into sin. That's a high standard, and I'm not pointing a finger at anyone else that doesn't point at me. I am as guilty as anyone, and it happens so fast and comes so easily. I believe a sense of humor is a wonderful gift, but we must not let it be twisted just as we would not want any other gift to become a tool of the enemy. We must be diligent without being caught up in a performance mentality of earning God's favor or love. That's a lot to digest...we may need to roll this one around in our heads and hearts. Let me know what you think!!
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