Scripture: Ps 102; 2 Kings 19:1-20; 1 Corinthians 9:16-27; Matthew 8:1-17
Scripture standout: 1 Corinthians 9: "Run in such a way as to get the prize."
His Deed/The Day: I had the rare opportunity this week to interview a teacher whose experience had been greatly enhanced through a education program sponsored by a friend's family. It was incredible to see how this family's generous focus on the education of teachers manifested itself so tangibly in this smart, bright teacher who is out to turn things around in her field. Instead of just remarking on that to myself, which I so often do about most stuff (talking to myself...happens a lot more these days) I wrote a quick email to my friend's mother sharing the experience.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Day 201
Scripture: Ps 103; Genesis 28:10-17; John 1:47-51; Revelation 12:7-12.
Scripture standout: Genesis 28: "5 I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
Ps 103: "2 Praise the LORD, my soul,
and forget not all his benefits—
3 who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
5 who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s."
His Deed/The Day: There's a lot of talk about God's angels and dreams today. I for, one, had a nightmare last night. I so rarely have those it was totally unsettling. I only wish my dream was one like Jacob's where he saw the stairway to heaven and all those angels. I think I will choose to forget it and move on — look for more opportunities to listen, and be an angel for God today.
Biscoff — the devastatingly delicious biscuit treat of any Delta airline trip. It's not just for traveling! It's at Publix, and I scored two boxes — one for me, one for RB.
Scripture standout: Genesis 28: "5 I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
Ps 103: "2 Praise the LORD, my soul,
and forget not all his benefits—
3 who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
5 who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s."
His Deed/The Day: There's a lot of talk about God's angels and dreams today. I for, one, had a nightmare last night. I so rarely have those it was totally unsettling. I only wish my dream was one like Jacob's where he saw the stairway to heaven and all those angels. I think I will choose to forget it and move on — look for more opportunities to listen, and be an angel for God today.
Biscoff — the devastatingly delicious biscuit treat of any Delta airline trip. It's not just for traveling! It's at Publix, and I scored two boxes — one for me, one for RB.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Day 200
Scripture: Ps 101, 109; 2 Kings 18:9-25; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Matthew 7:13-21
Scripture standout: 1 Corinthians 8: "3 But whoever loves God is known by God."
Matthew 7: "21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."
His Deed/The Day: I said, "no biggie" to someone who unknowingly teed me off, when I wanted to use an expletive.
Scripture standout: 1 Corinthians 8: "3 But whoever loves God is known by God."
Matthew 7: "21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."
His Deed/The Day: I said, "no biggie" to someone who unknowingly teed me off, when I wanted to use an expletive.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Day 199
Scripture: Ps 97, 99, 94; 2 Chronicles 29:1-3, 30:1(2-9)10-27; 1 Corinthians 7:32-40; Matthew 7:1- 12
Scripture standout: Matthew 7: "7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
Matthew 7: "12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets."
His Deed/The day: So I'm sitting here at the end of my day with my glass of wine realizing that I did not do anything but the obligatory work and get the kids where they needed to go. I scrambled. I thought about how I'd want others to treat me. And I love surprise, out of the blue love. So I sent some to my not-so=little-anymore niece in Texas who needs lots of it. Via Facebook. Voila. Love Facebook, love my cousin, love sharing love — and getting myself some.
Scripture standout: Matthew 7: "7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
Matthew 7: "12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets."
His Deed/The day: So I'm sitting here at the end of my day with my glass of wine realizing that I did not do anything but the obligatory work and get the kids where they needed to go. I scrambled. I thought about how I'd want others to treat me. And I love surprise, out of the blue love. So I sent some to my not-so=little-anymore niece in Texas who needs lots of it. Via Facebook. Voila. Love Facebook, love my cousin, love sharing love — and getting myself some.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Day 198
Scripture: Ps 89:1-52; 2 Kings 17:24-41; 1 Corinthians 7:25-31; Matthew 6:25-34
Scripture standout: Matthew 6: "25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[a]?"
His Deed/The Day: Gave a small small donation to a group that is campaigning to buy a truck to gather unused food from area restaurants. The food is then distributed to local food banks for the hungry. Waste Not, Want Not is the organization. Sounds like a brilliant way to make use of all those huge portions restaurants dish out, that no one finishes.
Scripture standout: Matthew 6: "25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[a]?"
His Deed/The Day: Gave a small small donation to a group that is campaigning to buy a truck to gather unused food from area restaurants. The food is then distributed to local food banks for the hungry. Waste Not, Want Not is the organization. Sounds like a brilliant way to make use of all those huge portions restaurants dish out, that no one finishes.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Day 197
Scripture: Ps 78:1-16 and Exodus 17:1-7; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32
Scripture standout: Phillipians 2: "3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
His Deed/The Day: I did something of vain conceit last night. With everyone out doing their thing, I sat on the couch with a half-eaten bag of healthy cheese puffs and a cold glass of chardonnay and watched Housewives of NJ and Beverly Hills reruns until 10:30 p.m. Do I feel like I accomplished something the morning after? No. But it was fun at the time for sure! Today, God help me be a better servant and a lesser Housewives Fan. Or, at least, let me think "bless her heart" instead of "Holy crap I can't believe she just said that," when I'm indulging myself. Today, I will make a donation to Pace Center for Girls. They have a fund for birthday parties to help program girls celebrate their big days. I will do it in honor of the friend who is celebrating her big day tomorrow.
Scripture standout: Phillipians 2: "3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in very nature[a] God,
did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
7 rather, he made himself nothing
by taking the very nature[b] of a servant,
being made in human likeness."
did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
7 rather, he made himself nothing
by taking the very nature[b] of a servant,
being made in human likeness."
Philippians 2: "13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose."
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Day 196
Scripture: Ps 87, 90, 136; 2 Kings 11:1-20a; 1 Corinthians 7:10-24; Matthew 6:19-24
Scripture standout: Matthew 6: "19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
His Deed/The Day: Sometimes, others lose out at the cost of deeding. I was supposed to go to the beach this afternoon to toast the birthday of one of my best friends. But after taking the kids to the Heart Walk and deeding them by allowing them to spend the afternoon with friends — and catching up with Ashraf today while his host family was out of town — and trying to get off deadline...I couldn't find one way to make it work. Should I have said no, no, no to everybody else? Is there a deeding triage system? I wish!
Scripture standout: Matthew 6: "19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
His Deed/The Day: Sometimes, others lose out at the cost of deeding. I was supposed to go to the beach this afternoon to toast the birthday of one of my best friends. But after taking the kids to the Heart Walk and deeding them by allowing them to spend the afternoon with friends — and catching up with Ashraf today while his host family was out of town — and trying to get off deadline...I couldn't find one way to make it work. Should I have said no, no, no to everybody else? Is there a deeding triage system? I wish!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Day 195
Scripture: Ps 88, 91, 92; 2 Kings 9:17-37; 1 Corinthians 7:1-9; Matthew 6:7-15
Scripture standout: Matthew 6: '14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."
His Deed/The Day: I am pretty easy going when it comes to being angry with people, or not forgiving them. But I know I just need to sit down and think about who I'm not forgiving in different terms. Maybe it's not about who makes me angry, but who annoys the heck out of me to the point I feel sour inside. I know of people like that in my life...not to many, but they're there. Or there have been incidents that fit that category. What annoying person have I not forgiven today? I am going to ponder that thought as soon as everybody is safely and happily at school.
That's hard, I decided. I guess it is hard to let go of all the reasons some people annoy me, and just forgive forgive forgive. I found myself doing anything but with some internal commentary I was having with work peers. Today I had the opportunity to listen. I'm good at that, I think.
Scripture standout: Matthew 6: '14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."
His Deed/The Day: I am pretty easy going when it comes to being angry with people, or not forgiving them. But I know I just need to sit down and think about who I'm not forgiving in different terms. Maybe it's not about who makes me angry, but who annoys the heck out of me to the point I feel sour inside. I know of people like that in my life...not to many, but they're there. Or there have been incidents that fit that category. What annoying person have I not forgiven today? I am going to ponder that thought as soon as everybody is safely and happily at school.
That's hard, I decided. I guess it is hard to let go of all the reasons some people annoy me, and just forgive forgive forgive. I found myself doing anything but with some internal commentary I was having with work peers. Today I had the opportunity to listen. I'm good at that, I think.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Day 194
Scripture: Ps 83; 2 Kings 9:1-16; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; Matthew 6:1-6,16-18
Scripture standout: 1 Corinthians 6: "19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."
Matthew 6: "2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
His Deed/The Day: So this is the passage that almost prohibited me from starting this little experiment before Lent. I totally get this — deeds should just be done. There is no need to proclaim them. God knows, and that's all that matters. For me, this experience has been a way to get in the habit of being actively connected to God — to establish some routine that will help me be more aware of ways I can reach out to others in a more "deedly" way. Sharing it has been a way to keep me accountable this year — and maybe help others to think in the same terms. I guess the bottom line is, I do not share to be honored by others or to be announced by trumpets. But to keep myself on track, at least through this challenge. I'm not seeking any reward in full, but just some tangible memories of how my eyes were opened to others when I put my focus on a better relationship with God.
Today I took a close family member to lunch. Why not pick be the one who raises a hand and says, "I'd like to get that"? Why not pick up the tab?
Scripture standout: 1 Corinthians 6: "19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."
Matthew 6: "2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
His Deed/The Day: So this is the passage that almost prohibited me from starting this little experiment before Lent. I totally get this — deeds should just be done. There is no need to proclaim them. God knows, and that's all that matters. For me, this experience has been a way to get in the habit of being actively connected to God — to establish some routine that will help me be more aware of ways I can reach out to others in a more "deedly" way. Sharing it has been a way to keep me accountable this year — and maybe help others to think in the same terms. I guess the bottom line is, I do not share to be honored by others or to be announced by trumpets. But to keep myself on track, at least through this challenge. I'm not seeking any reward in full, but just some tangible memories of how my eyes were opened to others when I put my focus on a better relationship with God.
Today I took a close family member to lunch. Why not pick be the one who raises a hand and says, "I'd like to get that"? Why not pick up the tab?
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Day 193
Scripture: Ps 119:33-40; Proverbs 3:1-6; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; Matthew 9:9-13
Scripture standout: Proverbs 3: "5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight."
His Deed/The Day: Last night I was deed in the nicest of ways by a friend who let me tag along with her to a Bible study. Just welcomed me right in! And it was such a nice evening of women sharing their experiences and perspectives. It reminded me how important the gift, or deed, of time and interest is to others. Today, I will thank her for those things.
Scripture standout: Proverbs 3: "5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight."
Matthew 9: "12 On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’[a] For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
His Deed/The Day: Last night I was deed in the nicest of ways by a friend who let me tag along with her to a Bible study. Just welcomed me right in! And it was such a nice evening of women sharing their experiences and perspectives. It reminded me how important the gift, or deed, of time and interest is to others. Today, I will thank her for those things.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Day 192
Scripture: Ps 78:1-72; 2 Kings 5:19-27; 1 Corinthians 5:1-8; Matthew 5:27-37
Scripture standout: Matthew 5: "29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell."
His Deed/The Day: I said "that will work!" to something benefiting a dear friend, that doesn't exactly "work" in the most ideal of ways for me. But it's not about me, is it?
Scripture standout: Matthew 5: "29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell."
His Deed/The Day: I said "that will work!" to something benefiting a dear friend, that doesn't exactly "work" in the most ideal of ways for me. But it's not about me, is it?
Monday, September 19, 2011
Day 191
Scripture: Ps 80, 77; 2 Kings 5:1-19; 1 Corinthians 4:8-21; Matthew 5:21-26
Scripture standout: Matthew 5: "22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister[b][c] will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’[d] is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
His Deed/The Day; My brother and I did not get along very well growing up. It was physical. We'd fight like two ferrel cats. We said mean things to each other all the time. One time, it was so bad that my sweet mother jumped into her two-tone station wagon, General Lee style, and fishtailed out of the driveway. We were bewildered, and stopped fighting! As we got older, and life's challenges and losses faced both of us, our relationship improved significantly. Today we speak infrequently, but when we do it's humor-full and fun. I adore his sweet family. Thank GOD I can offer my gift at the altar when it comes to Clay. Now I just have to address all those other "brothers" an "sisters" who I silently call Raca! to in my mind.
Even though I wanted to shout RACA! to the car needing to get in line, I thought better...and let them in so we could all get out kids out of the neighborhood and to school at a reasonable hour. Also wrapped up a small donation to a friend's fundraising cause.
Scripture standout: Matthew 5: "22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister[b][c] will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’[d] is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift."
Even though I wanted to shout RACA! to the car needing to get in line, I thought better...and let them in so we could all get out kids out of the neighborhood and to school at a reasonable hour. Also wrapped up a small donation to a friend's fundraising cause.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Day 190
Scripture: Ps 145:1-8; Jonah 3:10—4:11; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16
Scripture standout: Matthew 20: "16 “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
And the hits keep spinnin on Biblegateway, where this gem of a scripture standout was just waiting:
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
His Deed/The Day: Glory halleluja what a full Sunday School class. Gotta love those boys with all the things they have to say and all their wiggles. Fixing to make a donation to a friend's charity endeavor...Yoga for Africa or something like that. Sounds good to me!
Scripture standout: Matthew 20: "16 “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
And the hits keep spinnin on Biblegateway, where this gem of a scripture standout was just waiting:
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
His Deed/The Day: Glory halleluja what a full Sunday School class. Gotta love those boys with all the things they have to say and all their wiggles. Fixing to make a donation to a friend's charity endeavor...Yoga for Africa or something like that. Sounds good to me!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Day 189
Scripture: Ps 75, 76, 23, 27; 2 Kings 2:1-18; 1 Corinthians 4:1-7; Matthew 5:17-20
Scripture standout: Ps 23: "1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. "
His Deed/The Day: Somehow my little friend from Afghanistan, Qudrat, got my email address. He sent this:
I responded with a note encouraging him on on in school. I told him that I pray for him daily, which I do. Wish there was something more tangible to do, but maybe it helps a little to get mail. Sigh.
Scripture standout: Ps 23: "1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. "
His Deed/The Day: Somehow my little friend from Afghanistan, Qudrat, got my email address. He sent this:
hello mom how are you?iam fine what my school
thanyou mom for your latter iam very very happy becuse i finedyou iam mess you i wan to
see you i rean have firnd in hear jest me but i want mom you now i mess you allat
i love you very very mach
and love to you bey bey
I responded with a note encouraging him on on in school. I told him that I pray for him daily, which I do. Wish there was something more tangible to do, but maybe it helps a little to get mail. Sigh.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Day 188
Scripture: Ps 69, 73; 2 Kings 1:2-17; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; Matthew 5:11-16
Scripture standout:
1 Corinthians 3: "16 Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?"
Matthew 5: " 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
Oooh! Another random goodie from the website I use to check out the readings for the day:
“[Two Kinds of Wisdom] Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” James 3:13 NIV
His Deed/The Day: Gave $7 to a B.E.A.K.S fundraising effort
Scripture standout:
1 Corinthians 3: "16 Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?"
Matthew 5: " 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
Oooh! Another random goodie from the website I use to check out the readings for the day:
“[Two Kinds of Wisdom] Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” James 3:13 NIV
His Deed/The Day: Gave $7 to a B.E.A.K.S fundraising effort
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Day 187
Scripture: Ps 71,74; 1 Kings 22:29-45; 1 Corinthians 2:14—3:15; Matthew 5:1-10
Scripture standout: 1 Corinthians 2: "9 For we are co-workers in God’s service;"
Matthew 5: " 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
His Deed/The Day: Signed up to help on a few committees of a nonprofit with which I work. FB a sweet, sweet high school student from Afghanistan to share how proud we are of him! Really felt compelled to do that one for some reason, he was on the brain big time.
Scripture standout: 1 Corinthians 2: "9 For we are co-workers in God’s service;"
Matthew 5: " 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
His Deed/The Day: Signed up to help on a few committees of a nonprofit with which I work. FB a sweet, sweet high school student from Afghanistan to share how proud we are of him! Really felt compelled to do that one for some reason, he was on the brain big time.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Day 186
Scripture: Ps 98; Isaiah 45:21-25; Galatians 6:14-18; John 12:31-36a
Scripture standout: John 12: " 35 Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going."
His Deed/The Day: Marley always says how hungry she gets during guitar class after school. She can tell you every snack every kid in the class ever had, it is a big deal. Sometimes I remember to pack her a little somethin somethin extra. Sometimes I forget. Today I remembered to stick an entire sleeve of Saltine crackers in her guitar case. It was better than Christmas, now she is the snack legend. Sometimes it only takes a sleeve of saltines to really hook somebody up.
Scripture standout: John 12: " 35 Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going."
His Deed/The Day: Marley always says how hungry she gets during guitar class after school. She can tell you every snack every kid in the class ever had, it is a big deal. Sometimes I remember to pack her a little somethin somethin extra. Sometimes I forget. Today I remembered to stick an entire sleeve of Saltine crackers in her guitar case. It was better than Christmas, now she is the snack legend. Sometimes it only takes a sleeve of saltines to really hook somebody up.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Day 185
Scripture: Ps 61, 62, 68; 1 Kings 21:17-29; 1 Corinthians 1:20-31; Matthew 4:12-17
Scripture standout: Ps 62: "9 Surely the lowborn are but a breath,
the highborn are but a lie.
If weighed on a balance, they are nothing;
together they are only a breath.:
(This one isn't a part of today's reading, but saw it and REALLY liked it. Good marching orders for the day! “[Suffering for Doing Good] Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” 1 Peter 3:8 NIV)
Morning thoughts: Today is my baby's birthday. Marley is 10, which is just unbelievable to me. That tiny brown peanut who arrived nearly 10 days early, is now 10 years old. She has grown into a beautiful, fun-loving, kind, witty and wise little girl who is agile, sporty and a joy to be around. And she says random, hysterical things like, "Hey mom, throw me a zesty beat." Zesty beat? So happy birthday to my little zesty beat. May she continue to be a nice girl and be sympathetic to others. I love you, Marley!
His Deed/The Day: David's stepdad is 93. He's been challenged by some health issues lately. But he's still kicking and doing great! Without prompting and knowing it was Marley's birthday today, he came by Sunday with a card and Walgreen's gift card for her. He wished her a happy birthday, and then just stayed a while...chatted. We caught up, and it was very nice. Today, I thanked him for sharing his time. Sharing time is definitely a deed, and we appreciated it! Especially coming from someone who had every right to be focused on himself! What a lesson...
Scripture standout: Ps 62: "9 Surely the lowborn are but a breath,
the highborn are but a lie.
If weighed on a balance, they are nothing;
together they are only a breath.:
(This one isn't a part of today's reading, but saw it and REALLY liked it. Good marching orders for the day! “[Suffering for Doing Good] Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” 1 Peter 3:8 NIV)
Morning thoughts: Today is my baby's birthday. Marley is 10, which is just unbelievable to me. That tiny brown peanut who arrived nearly 10 days early, is now 10 years old. She has grown into a beautiful, fun-loving, kind, witty and wise little girl who is agile, sporty and a joy to be around. And she says random, hysterical things like, "Hey mom, throw me a zesty beat." Zesty beat? So happy birthday to my little zesty beat. May she continue to be a nice girl and be sympathetic to others. I love you, Marley!
His Deed/The Day: David's stepdad is 93. He's been challenged by some health issues lately. But he's still kicking and doing great! Without prompting and knowing it was Marley's birthday today, he came by Sunday with a card and Walgreen's gift card for her. He wished her a happy birthday, and then just stayed a while...chatted. We caught up, and it was very nice. Today, I thanked him for sharing his time. Sharing time is definitely a deed, and we appreciated it! Especially coming from someone who had every right to be focused on himself! What a lesson...
Monday, September 12, 2011
Day 184
Scripture: Ps 56, 57, 64, 65; 1 Kings 21:1-16; 1 Corinthians 1:1-19; Mathew 4:1-11
Scripture standout: 1 Corinthians 1: "18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written:
Morning thoughts:
His Deed/The Day: I had to make a Publix dash today just after lunch. I'd been working pretty much nonstop at the computer since my morning run. And I had about 45 minutes to go to the store, get balloons the cake the etc. etc. etc. for Marley's 10th birthday party pizza party in the park — which we'd be rolling into at 6 p.m. after a long afternoon of music lessons. It was a precision move. I felt my blood pressure rising with challenge of getting it all done efficiently. Instead of storming into Publix on a mission, I decided to sashay into Publix smiling at each person I passed. Amazing what happens when you slow down, smile and focus on the people around you.
Scripture standout: 1 Corinthians 1: "18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written:
“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;
the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”
the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”
Morning thoughts:
His Deed/The Day: I had to make a Publix dash today just after lunch. I'd been working pretty much nonstop at the computer since my morning run. And I had about 45 minutes to go to the store, get balloons the cake the etc. etc. etc. for Marley's 10th birthday party pizza party in the park — which we'd be rolling into at 6 p.m. after a long afternoon of music lessons. It was a precision move. I felt my blood pressure rising with challenge of getting it all done efficiently. Instead of storming into Publix on a mission, I decided to sashay into Publix smiling at each person I passed. Amazing what happens when you slow down, smile and focus on the people around you.
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