Day 234

Scripture: Ps 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12; Revelation 7:9-17
Scripture standout: 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: I held my tongue yesterday. When I said my morning prayers, I said, "God give me words if I'm supposed to say them. If not, for Pete's sake give someone the words." Thank goodness I waited patiently for a response and didn't call some of my bitchier friends to open a can for me. The right thing happened, it was a conversation that I think will help improve my loved one's hurt feelings. And praises galore that I didn't have to inject myself into the situation.

Some more great news...I have the green light to adopt a new God-daughter! I have been thinking how wonderful it would be to include the sisters of two goddaughters in out little god-girl circle. I have been privileged to be the godmother of three gorgeous, fun girls ranging. Now they're 4ish and 10ish. But I've had a hankering on my heart to see if I could also play some kind of supportive role to their equally as sweet sisters. I through the idea out to one of their mothers, a good friend. She said the timing was uncanny because her daughter was wishing things were different in that department. Just the past week, in fact, they'd had a conversation about it. Isn't good timing great?