I did the morning office from the BCP just now. It was a good way to start the day.
Please pray for me today if you read this. I have to go to the abbey for the Associated Ministerial Order's yearly retreat, which is no big deal. But I have this friend whose life is a train wreck. He's been living in his car and now he's living with me. I'm taking him to the abbey w/me & trying to figure out if he's crazy or not & how I might be able to help him. I'm not the best at doing stuff like this & I want to help him, but have to balance that with taking care of my family. Pray for me to have wisdom.
Tim, I said a quick prayer for you this morning. I have been getting up at 6 and started again this week. Although, this morning I didn't get my Bible time in because Stella woke up right after. I did spend some time in prayer. Also, I have started praying/journaling for my husband each evening. Nothing in particular, just prayers-whatever he may need that day.
I have been really agitated lately and don't know why. Please pray for me that I may have peace and "chill out".
Struggling lately with letting the small stuff get to me. I'm trying to lean into Jesus and allow Him His work in me. During Chaim's message yesterday, I realized I'd created an enemy over the summer. I know it's brought incredible negativity in me. I've asked for forgiveness... I'm back to reading every morning: OT & NT. It's good to be grounded and consistant again.
I'm in the middle of revising my fixed hour prayer routine. Pending I do evening prayers here shortly I will have done three of the four I try to do each day.
I spent a few hours with Bob today at court. They approved him doing community service--59 hours. I'm guessing he'll do most of that with Jim and Jennifer at Uplift. I really hope he stays sober. Ten days so far! Keep praying.
Scott, I didn't know that Bob was trying to stay sober but that is cool because I just out of the blue prayed for him and the other guys last week. I am starting to feel drawn to helping the homeless more-probably because we have a personal connection with Max there. Amelia, Aaron and I are going to hang with Uplift one day soon.
Cool stuff. Oh, pray that youth group goes well tonight. We are doing a 7 week study and if everyone can be serious and pay attention and do the activities it could be life changing. With a smaller youth group where everyone knows everyone, it is going to be harder to get everyone to participate. I am psyched and nervous at the same time.
This morning I was reading a book for a class I am taking this fall. At one point it talks about Martin Luther and how when he became a monk God had to strip him of everything, even his devotion. That really struck me, being stripped of even my devotion to God.
The books says, "Grace takes us to the end of ourselves, as well as to the end of obedience to Christ, no matter where it will lead us."
And then I read Psalm 51. "For you do not delight in sacrifice, otherwise I would give it; You are not pleased with burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise."
Lot's of stuff going on right now, family health concerns. Things feel shaky, like everything is shifting. I feel like that quote I posted yesterday is actually happening to me, that I am being taken to the end of myself. For a number of reasons Psalm 31:15 is helpful.
Hmmm... Let's just say I feel anything but grounded right now. As you all know, I've been putting many hours into the new elementary curriculum. I'm very excited about what's to come - yet also anxious, exhausted and discouraged about ongoing issues with team dynamics. I'm needing prayers for patience and the ability to let the spirit lead me in some upcoming tough conversations.
Steve has to work down in Branson for the rest of the week. So I'm going to tag along and try to rest relax, and detach for a bit.
Thank you everyone for sharing your prayers and struggles. I prayed for each of you w/each entry here. What good hearts you all have. I'm so lucky to serve on a staff with so much integrity & maturity!!
I did the early morning office when I got up today, and then the BCP office just now. It's good to get back in the swing of the hours.
My retreat at the abbey was good. It was great to spend some time with the AMO folks. I also got a lot of good time with Dylan. I've heard pretty much his whole story, which is like something out of a movie. Total crash & burn from ministry, lost his family, lost his dignity & his faith is in huge jeopardy. I seriously don't know how he'll come back to something normal.
Anyway, he's staying with us through the weekend. If anyone knows of a room he could rent or a job, let me know. I'll tell you more in person, but for now let me just say: Love your wives and husbands and do whatever you have to do to show them they are your priority!
I have been reading the posts all week. I just haven't had much to say. I have been praying for all of you this week as I read your posts.
Scott, I think what we talked about Sunday at Tim's party about our aging parents and your post may warrant a small group get together b/c I think there are several people in our church that are having a similar struggle. Me included.
Since I am the early bird this week, I am posting on last week's site. I read Acts this morning where Saul was converted. It made me remember that God can get to anyone! I have been praying for Aaron every night and have seen some really cool changes in him. I also started praying for his sister, although at times it feels that conversion would be more miraculous than Saul's!
Today at noon, my dad is having surgery to remove his prostate. Over the 4th of July, I was told he had prostate cancer. It is a very good prognosis but it is hard for me to "do family" from afar and I am struggling with not being there. I felt the same when my mom had her surgery in April.
Btw, Youth Group went awesome last week. Thank you for your prayers!
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I did the morning office from the BCP just now. It was a good way to start the day.
Please pray for me today if you read this. I have to go to the abbey for the Associated Ministerial Order's yearly retreat, which is no big deal. But I have this friend whose life is a train wreck. He's been living in his car and now he's living with me. I'm taking him to the abbey w/me & trying to figure out if he's crazy or not & how I might be able to help him. I'm not the best at doing stuff like this & I want to help him, but have to balance that with taking care of my family. Pray for me to have wisdom.
Peace,
-t
Tim, I said a quick prayer for you this morning. I have been getting up at 6 and started again this week. Although, this morning I didn't get my Bible time in because Stella woke up right after. I did spend some time in prayer. Also, I have started praying/journaling for my husband each evening. Nothing in particular, just prayers-whatever he may need that day.
I have been really agitated lately and don't know why. Please pray for me that I may have peace and "chill out".
I'm praying for you, Tim.
Struggling lately with letting the small stuff get to me. I'm trying to lean into Jesus and allow Him His work in me. During Chaim's message yesterday, I realized I'd created an enemy over the summer. I know it's brought incredible negativity in me. I've asked for forgiveness... I'm back to reading every morning: OT & NT. It's good to be grounded and consistant again.
I'm in the middle of revising my fixed hour prayer routine. Pending I do evening prayers here shortly I will have done three of the four I try to do each day.
I spent a few hours with Bob today at court. They approved him doing community service--59 hours. I'm guessing he'll do most of that with Jim and Jennifer at Uplift. I really hope he stays sober. Ten days so far! Keep praying.
Scott, I didn't know that Bob was trying to stay sober but that is cool because I just out of the blue prayed for him and the other guys last week. I am starting to feel drawn to helping the homeless more-probably because we have a personal connection with Max there. Amelia, Aaron and I are going to hang with Uplift one day soon.
Cool stuff. Oh, pray that youth group goes well tonight. We are doing a 7 week study and if everyone can be serious and pay attention and do the activities it could be life changing. With a smaller youth group where everyone knows everyone, it is going to be harder to get everyone to participate. I am psyched and nervous at the same time.
This morning I was reading a book for a class I am taking this fall. At one point it talks about Martin Luther and how when he became a monk God had to strip him of everything, even his devotion. That really struck me, being stripped of even my devotion to God.
The books says, "Grace takes us to the end of ourselves, as well as to the end of obedience to Christ, no matter where it will lead us."
And then I read Psalm 51. "For you do not delight in sacrifice, otherwise I would give it; You are not pleased with burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise."
I think we're on to something here!
Lot's of stuff going on right now, family health concerns. Things feel shaky, like everything is shifting. I feel like that quote I posted yesterday is actually happening to me, that I am being taken to the end of myself. For a number of reasons Psalm 31:15 is helpful.
Hmmm...
Let's just say I feel anything but grounded right now. As you all know, I've been putting many hours into the new elementary curriculum. I'm very excited about what's to come - yet also anxious, exhausted and discouraged about ongoing issues with team dynamics. I'm needing prayers for patience and the ability to let the spirit lead me in some upcoming tough conversations.
Steve has to work down in Branson for the rest of the week. So I'm going to tag along and try to rest relax, and detach for a bit.
Saying prayers for you all.
Thank you everyone for sharing your prayers and struggles. I prayed for each of you w/each entry here. What good hearts you all have. I'm so lucky to serve on a staff with so much integrity & maturity!!
I did the early morning office when I got up today, and then the BCP office just now. It's good to get back in the swing of the hours.
My retreat at the abbey was good. It was great to spend some time with the AMO folks. I also got a lot of good time with Dylan. I've heard pretty much his whole story, which is like something out of a movie. Total crash & burn from ministry, lost his family, lost his dignity & his faith is in huge jeopardy. I seriously don't know how he'll come back to something normal.
Anyway, he's staying with us through the weekend. If anyone knows of a room he could rent or a job, let me know. I'll tell you more in person, but for now let me just say: Love your wives and husbands and do whatever you have to do to show them they are your priority!
Peace,
-t
Today I did the BCP hours and the early morning office - not in that order.
If you read this today, pray for me to have energy and to write a good sermon in a short amount of time:)!
I have been reading the posts all week. I just haven't had much to say. I have been praying for all of you this week as I read your posts.
Scott, I think what we talked about Sunday at Tim's party about our aging parents and your post may warrant a small group get together b/c I think there are several people in our church that are having a similar struggle. Me included.
Since I am the early bird this week, I am posting on last week's site. I read Acts this morning where Saul was converted. It made me remember that God can get to anyone! I have been praying for Aaron every night and have seen some really cool changes in him. I also started praying for his sister, although at times it feels that conversion would be more miraculous than Saul's!
Today at noon, my dad is having surgery to remove his prostate. Over the 4th of July, I was told he had prostate cancer. It is a very good prognosis but it is hard for me to "do family" from afar and I am struggling with not being there. I felt the same when my mom had her surgery in April.
Btw, Youth Group went awesome last week. Thank you for your prayers!
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