Psalm 90:12 Originally written 4-30-13

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.  Psalm 90:12  (NIV)

Lord, this is a verse I didn't expect to jump out at me this morning but I see Your wisdom in it.  First I arrive home last night at 8:15 to find paramedics in front of my house.  I had to park at my neighbors to come see what was happening.  Randy was having jaw and chest pains and because he was alone he called for help.

By the time I arrived the pain was pretty much gone and he would not let them take him for more tests.  He had a Dr appointment already set up and his EKG didn't show any problem.  I promised them I wouldn't leave him alone and called work friends and explained that I would be in late the next day.

The other issue is worry over my 'daughter' who is choosing to spend time with old friends who have pulled her into their drug lifestyle in the past and I am worried that she will have a lapse.  My heart is breaking and yet only God can intervene and have positive results.

We have no idea when our time is up and I do not want to waste the time I have left worrying or being broken by loss.  So God I give you my day.  Keep my eyes on You and Your loving ways.  Use me if You wish, but never leave my side.

Psalm 33:12

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He chose for His inheritance. Psalm 33:12 God chose Abraham and the nation who would be His decendents Israel. Jerusalem is His Holy City. Even though Israel has stood and fallen many times we see God's faithfulness unfold through history -even now while they consider themselves a nation- not a religious nation. America thought for years it could put on this mantle and act like and talk like and be the example of a nation who put God as a priority. Problem is we have become like Israel tolerating and accomodating what godless people wanted-thinking we can co-exist. The truth is when you love and serve God you cannot be quiet about certain issues and now we make them uncomfortable and the tide is rising against us. They are joining hands and purposes and standing together like a wall to shut up the 'church'. Now we are told we aren't politically correct because we point at say abortion and discuss that no one has a 'right' to take away life. We are haters because we care about an unborn child as opposed to the wishes of the 'mother'. When I was young I heard adults speak of the persecution to come and no one believes it any more but I say the stage is quietly being set, we are not seen as upholding Biblical principles, we are perceived as the ones who won't let people just do their own thing and be silent. I am not usually very political in my writing, but watching the large issues which are looming in our society and the tone that Christians are intolerant, bigots and haters is opening doors that we thought would never be opened here in America.

Psalm 142:3

When my spirit grows faint within me, it is You who knows my way. In the path where I walk men have hidden a snare for me. Psa 142:3 In all the things I do, after all the people who are pressing for more work, more decisions and more of my energy, I at times become worn out. There are times my body is so tired I can not remember my to do list. There are things I set aside for a more important deadline and before I know it is buried under other projects and a week goes by. I need to remind myself constantly that it is the Lord who knows my way and will give me wisdom and strength for each day. Matthew 6:33-34-- But seek first His Kingdom and His Righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Putting the Lord first is not checking off my list, devotions and prayer but those things done with meditation and total awareness. This is not what 'we do' but 'Who' we are talking with and listening to. To start the day with the Lord before other people or projects are clamoring for our attention gives us a clear mind and heart to handle those things which do come up. When I put the Lord first in my life, I really don't have to worry about someone else's traps for me. I will walk through it and become stronger or He will lead me around and their plan will hurt them instead. What a Wonderful God You are!!!!