¹Unto thee will I cry, O Lord my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
2 Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.
3 Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.
4 Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.
5 Because they regard not the works of the Lord, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
6 Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
8 The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.
9 Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.
Please continue your prayers for BG. Her dad discovered a friend of hers driving her car the other day. He stopped to get a bottle of water at a convenience store and ran into E. He asked where BG was. Back at her house. George told her he bought the car for BG not for her and that she wasn’t to be driving it. It was right in the middle of me cooking and trying to get to the funeral home. I told him he needed to handle it.
I think she has lied to me about something going on today, but I can’t prove it yet. I hate this. None of this has made a dent in her. Her court date is the 8th and she acts like her life is just going to go back to how it was.
What is it going to take to get her attention?????
Okay, here’s my confession. I got a ticket for texting while driving.
I wasn’t texting, I was sitting at a red light reading my email. When the light changed, I drove away and didn’t look again.
The motorcycle cop said, ” clear as day, you were looking down at the light. I know you were texting.”
“I was reading, not texting, but give me the ticket.”
I surprised him.
“You just need to assure me you won’t do it again,” he said.
“No. You need to give me a ticket. I deserve one. If you don’t give me a ticket, I may very well do it again. Give me a ticket. You need to give me a ticket.”
He started laughing and wrote the ticket.
I gave it to my husband. “I am totally humiliated about this.” I told the above story. “But I can’t bring myself to write the check. Will you do it for me?”
He shook his head and took care of it.
$250.
But so much better than hurting someone.
I’m now “on report” with him. I need that accountability.
I’ve never told this story before, big sigh. It’s easier to be self-righteous. 😦
When my godson went to jail, it was because his parents told the judge beforehand they didn’t want leniency. (I think this was privately, maybe through the lawyer). They could not control him and saw where he was headed. The family needed the state to get that kid’s attention.
It wasn’t pretty, but it worked.
That ticket has curbed me, just as I intended it would.
Kim – Even before reading Michelle’s story about her godson’s parents asking that he not get leniency, I was thinking that maybe you could get that across to the judge, privately. It sounds “mean”, but could be the very best thing for BG. And quite frankly, with BG coming from a middle class, nice family, the judge probably would lean towards leniency.
Marijuana can lead to feelings of relaxation and detachment from reality (in the short term, if I’m understanding correctly). If BG still has access to the drug, her “don’t care” attitude could in part be stemming from her continued use of it.
Praying the Lord will do a mighty work in her heart, whatever it takes.
Second Arrow is still sick, and was throwing up at different times through the night. She planned on leaving tomorrow morning (she has to return to work later that day), and will have a 3-hour drive ahead of her. Please pray her health improves today.
Thanks for prayers for me, I’m feeling better and may be able to conquer the very busy day ahead of me. My list is quite formidable, starting with Heaven in 15 minutes. Ciao!
A warning would have worked for me, deleted. At least it did when I got one while in college. The stern lecture by the highway patrol made an impact. Of course, the several accidents I was in during that time (none of them my fault) didn’t hurt.
My sister insists the government needs to tax sugar products because she cannot restrain herself. Sorry, but I do not think everyone should be punished for her lack of control.
Praying BG finally gets scared enough to realize she is hurting herself. There is a reason we need a fear of God (and authority). It helps when we are too foolish to discipline ourselves. We are all there at some point.
Second Arrow slept until mid-afternoon, and was feeling well enough to join us in our nuclear family celebration of Thanksgiving at the evening meal tonight. Thank you for the prayers.
Please pray for my cousin, Andrea, whose wedding we celebrated on Nov. 14th. She was hit by a car tonight and is in hospital. We don’t know yet how bad it is, but it doesn’t sound good. Thank you.
Thank You for the gentle pattering of this evening’s rain, the perfect kind of sound to help people to sleep.
Tonight I lift up Andrea to You for healing. I ask for her husband to be supported as he is being called upon way too soon to deal with the downs of the marriage vows, “for better or worse.” I pray for Andrea and her husband to keep good attitudes during this trial. Please let them be overcomers of this whole heartbreaking season. May all hurts quickly heal in a permanent way.
Lord, I lift up B G for Your continuing help through this rough road she has been traveling. I pray You will bring some really good peers into her life who have the ability to sway her away from what has been tempting her. May she feel an irresistible tug to hang out with those who place You above all else in their lives. I pray her court date will be a unique reminder that she is most definitely under the power of higher authorities than herself and her parents. We always hope for love to generate obedience but if love does not work then I pray fear will as an alternate plan.
I lift up Jo for special blessings this evening. Thank You for enriching my life through knowing her. She brings joy to many lives. I pray You are making a path for her to have a blessed Christmas.
Lord, I lift up those still looking for employment. My brother needs work and it is difficult for men in their sixties to find employment .
Please help Art as he struggles through this time of intense difficulties. He does not seem able to work at this point. I do not know what that means. I trust in You to see us through. If he has depression, please help me to know what to do with that, at least as much as I can.
Thank You for the blessing of knowing You see us through to better days. You are worthy of praise especially through difficult times because You are our only strength in times of weakness.
Praying with you Janice.
Thanks for the prayers for me. The children are so excited that I am literally praying for the wisdom for each new day. Help me to be controlled by Him and firm but loving.
I was met at the gate yesterday by some of my girls saying ‘Hi pretty lady”
Such an exuberant class.
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Please continue your prayers for BG. Her dad discovered a friend of hers driving her car the other day. He stopped to get a bottle of water at a convenience store and ran into E. He asked where BG was. Back at her house. George told her he bought the car for BG not for her and that she wasn’t to be driving it. It was right in the middle of me cooking and trying to get to the funeral home. I told him he needed to handle it.
I think she has lied to me about something going on today, but I can’t prove it yet. I hate this. None of this has made a dent in her. Her court date is the 8th and she acts like her life is just going to go back to how it was.
What is it going to take to get her attention?????
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The court date.
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Okay, here’s my confession. I got a ticket for texting while driving.
I wasn’t texting, I was sitting at a red light reading my email. When the light changed, I drove away and didn’t look again.
The motorcycle cop said, ” clear as day, you were looking down at the light. I know you were texting.”
“I was reading, not texting, but give me the ticket.”
I surprised him.
“You just need to assure me you won’t do it again,” he said.
“No. You need to give me a ticket. I deserve one. If you don’t give me a ticket, I may very well do it again. Give me a ticket. You need to give me a ticket.”
He started laughing and wrote the ticket.
I gave it to my husband. “I am totally humiliated about this.” I told the above story. “But I can’t bring myself to write the check. Will you do it for me?”
He shook his head and took care of it.
$250.
But so much better than hurting someone.
I’m now “on report” with him. I need that accountability.
I’ve never told this story before, big sigh. It’s easier to be self-righteous. 😦
When my godson went to jail, it was because his parents told the judge beforehand they didn’t want leniency. (I think this was privately, maybe through the lawyer). They could not control him and saw where he was headed. The family needed the state to get that kid’s attention.
It wasn’t pretty, but it worked.
That ticket has curbed me, just as I intended it would.
That’s why God gives us law.
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Please pray for Byron. He is in Houston now and gamma knife surgery is beginning on his brain tumor.
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deleted, I have never, ever done that. 🙄
But if I have a lapse and get a ticket, can I send it to your husband, too? 😉
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Kim – Even before reading Michelle’s story about her godson’s parents asking that he not get leniency, I was thinking that maybe you could get that across to the judge, privately. It sounds “mean”, but could be the very best thing for BG. And quite frankly, with BG coming from a middle class, nice family, the judge probably would lean towards leniency.
Praying!
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Marijuana can lead to feelings of relaxation and detachment from reality (in the short term, if I’m understanding correctly). If BG still has access to the drug, her “don’t care” attitude could in part be stemming from her continued use of it.
Praying the Lord will do a mighty work in her heart, whatever it takes.
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Second Arrow is still sick, and was throwing up at different times through the night. She planned on leaving tomorrow morning (she has to return to work later that day), and will have a 3-hour drive ahead of her. Please pray her health improves today.
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What do you mean Michelle? That was deleted. 🙂
Thanks for prayers for me, I’m feeling better and may be able to conquer the very busy day ahead of me. My list is quite formidable, starting with Heaven in 15 minutes. Ciao!
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Byron is in recovery. It sounds like it went well. Thank you for praying.
We have drilled it in her head that she will have to take a drug test the day of court and that if she shows any recent use it will go badly.
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A warning would have worked for me, deleted. At least it did when I got one while in college. The stern lecture by the highway patrol made an impact. Of course, the several accidents I was in during that time (none of them my fault) didn’t hurt.
My sister insists the government needs to tax sugar products because she cannot restrain herself. Sorry, but I do not think everyone should be punished for her lack of control.
Praying BG finally gets scared enough to realize she is hurting herself. There is a reason we need a fear of God (and authority). It helps when we are too foolish to discipline ourselves. We are all there at some point.
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Have a sleep test today.
Thankful that my father’s surgery went well today – he had a varicose vein in his leg stripped.
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Is roscuro sleeping now? Shhhhhh.
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Second Arrow slept until mid-afternoon, and was feeling well enough to join us in our nuclear family celebration of Thanksgiving at the evening meal tonight. Thank you for the prayers.
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Please pray for my cousin, Andrea, whose wedding we celebrated on Nov. 14th. She was hit by a car tonight and is in hospital. We don’t know yet how bad it is, but it doesn’t sound good. Thank you.
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praying with you, Kare.
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Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the gentle pattering of this evening’s rain, the perfect kind of sound to help people to sleep.
Tonight I lift up Andrea to You for healing. I ask for her husband to be supported as he is being called upon way too soon to deal with the downs of the marriage vows, “for better or worse.” I pray for Andrea and her husband to keep good attitudes during this trial. Please let them be overcomers of this whole heartbreaking season. May all hurts quickly heal in a permanent way.
Lord, I lift up B G for Your continuing help through this rough road she has been traveling. I pray You will bring some really good peers into her life who have the ability to sway her away from what has been tempting her. May she feel an irresistible tug to hang out with those who place You above all else in their lives. I pray her court date will be a unique reminder that she is most definitely under the power of higher authorities than herself and her parents. We always hope for love to generate obedience but if love does not work then I pray fear will as an alternate plan.
I lift up Jo for special blessings this evening. Thank You for enriching my life through knowing her. She brings joy to many lives. I pray You are making a path for her to have a blessed Christmas.
Lord, I lift up those still looking for employment. My brother needs work and it is difficult for men in their sixties to find employment .
Please help Art as he struggles through this time of intense difficulties. He does not seem able to work at this point. I do not know what that means. I trust in You to see us through. If he has depression, please help me to know what to do with that, at least as much as I can.
Thank You for the blessing of knowing You see us through to better days. You are worthy of praise especially through difficult times because You are our only strength in times of weakness.
I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen
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Praying with you Janice.
Thanks for the prayers for me. The children are so excited that I am literally praying for the wisdom for each new day. Help me to be controlled by Him and firm but loving.
I was met at the gate yesterday by some of my girls saying ‘Hi pretty lady”
Such an exuberant class.
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