Scripture standout: Luke 7: "28 I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."
Psalm 138: "6 Though the LORD is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly;
though lofty, he sees them from afar."
Psalm 139: "7 Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast."
Morning thoughts: Ashraf's surgery was successful and he is an inspiration to me and others! This polite, quiet, reserved, upright and respectful young man faced this journey with poise and patience and love. Even though he's sitting in his hospital room thousands of miles away from his family and friends — with a big cage around his left foot — he still smiles, says thank you and holds it together. I can't even imagine.
The Deed/The Day: Uggh. I bitter-deeded today. After coming home from the hospital — where basically everything from Ashraf was "it's ok" or "I'm fine" or he's over there trying to knock back a hot pocket pizza and green beans without making a face — I found my own children who had many needs. Their needs were different. They didn't like dinner. They were bored. They asked what I was making them for dessert and could I bring them their dinner in the den? I met their needs, but not with a happy inside.
Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast."
Morning thoughts: Ashraf's surgery was successful and he is an inspiration to me and others! This polite, quiet, reserved, upright and respectful young man faced this journey with poise and patience and love. Even though he's sitting in his hospital room thousands of miles away from his family and friends — with a big cage around his left foot — he still smiles, says thank you and holds it together. I can't even imagine.
The Deed/The Day: Uggh. I bitter-deeded today. After coming home from the hospital — where basically everything from Ashraf was "it's ok" or "I'm fine" or he's over there trying to knock back a hot pocket pizza and green beans without making a face — I found my own children who had many needs. Their needs were different. They didn't like dinner. They were bored. They asked what I was making them for dessert and could I bring them their dinner in the den? I met their needs, but not with a happy inside.
Such a GOOD report!
ReplyDeleteBless him.