Thinking..

I have had a day of thinking.  Not many of those, but occasionally and so many thoughts are running around.

First, I need to draw nearer to God.  I guess we all do, but today I am acknowledging that I feel a thirst to be closer to Him who is all things to me.  I want to spend more time reading the Bible and listening to what God is saying to me.

Second, people who have recently lost a child are in my thoughts.  I had a daughter die in 2008; I have known the pain.  I pray for them to find solace in God and in Him alone.  We all try to fill our needs with answers from life, but the one answer to our needs is God.  Had I been able to turn to God's word and hear it in my heart, my months of such deep sorrowing could have been shortened.  Father, help me to be faithful in sharing your scriptures of help and hope with others. 

Third,  I need to be a stronger person.  I want to be able to speak to and for what I believe.  I want to be able to explain my thoughts and feelings without being bashful or shy.  I have a right to my ideas, my desires, and my dreams. 

Fourth, I pray for Israel and the troubles she faces from her neighbors.  Give her strength dear God and keep Israel safe.  Help American remain a faithful friend. 

Fifth, people, I am concerned for America's future.  We are facing an election with a nation that seems so divided.   As I look at the sides this year I see things differently than in the last election.  Obama talked of hope but I only see lies, indifference and a disregard for what our forefathers lived and fought for during their lifetimes.  I so want American politicians to speak the truth.  I know I can no longer vote by party, I must listen to the candidate and reason. 

Last and final for tonight, I want to be a good grandmother.  I love my grand kids and enjoy them, but I also want to be wise in the things I say to them and in the ways I love them.  I want my grandsons to be Godly men and to grow up knowing how to rely on the wisdom of God and how it applies to their lives in this world.  Father God, bless their family, their mom and dad.  Let them experience family the way you want them to learn what family means to you.

"You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance." (Psalm 32:7)

Dear Father,
    As I lay my head down tonight to sleep, I rest in you.  You protect me and surround me with songs.  Sing over me tonight, dear Father.  I commit to your keeping the thoughts I have pondered on today.  Show me how to best live a life that is pleasing to you. Bless our pastors and our places of worship.  Thank you. Amen