Sunday, June 12, 2011

Wisdom, whimsy and wonder and counting - #980 - #1003

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.  Ephesians 2:10

980.  An amazing sister-friend's love, care, availability and willingness to ask the hard questions - even when it hurts both of us.  She is so beautifully radiant.  Her dedication to pray for things I mentioned months ago humbles me beyond words.  Thank you, Jesus for the special gift of her and how you use her to sharpen me!
981.  The excitement of the Global Day of Prayer and more importantly, the 90-days of transformation that will follow.
982.  The wisdom found in the wee one - he was playing a video game with his dad.  he didn't move his plane around, just shot his weapons when he felt like it.  When his plane was destroyed, his reaction was "try again" and the next plane appeared, since he gets 3 planes for this game.  Oh, how I want to look at my life and my mistakes that way.  Adorable picture of grace!  Thank you, Jesus for letting us "try again".
983.  The joy of discovering believers in my midst at work - clients, social media, etc.
984.  The way God uses a song to remind me of my wedding day - heard it twice this week!
985.  Hearing joy in my grandma's voice again.  She was speaking of watching a 3-month-old little girl - pure joy in coos, unconditional love, bright eyes and dimples!
986.The great reminder of this post (thank you, Ann!  I married one of those men of few words too!) - http://www.aholyexperience.com/
987.  Sweet Aunt Traci having a fun slumber party with the boys on a Saturday night!
988.  Morning prep for worship - sooo quiet!
989.  Sermons about dreams and how God gives them so He can answer them!
990.  Jesus has constant intercession for us (Hebrews 7:24-25) - nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby
991. God is always orchestrating our life.  Do we recognize His activity?  - question from Dr. Henry Blackaby
992.  Referenced Moses and the rod he held in his hand.  What do we hold in our hand that if released unconditionally God could use?  question from Dr. Henry Blackaby
993.  Probable thoughts from Jesus to the disciples, "There's nothing wrong with you fishing, but if you keep fishing in the presence of God, you need to repent." - nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby
994.  By spending more time in prayer (both speaking and listening), I become more trustworthy to God. - nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby
995.  Let God let me know what is on His heart (Matthew 26:38) - nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby
996.  Note that Jesus didn't wake the disciples up the second time he came back from praying in the Garden.  Are there times when I've fallen asleep and I missed something because I was sleeping and he didn't wake me up?  nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby
997.  Jesus' soul is sorrowful, next to death during this prayer time.  Do you sense the eternal destiny of people around you?  - nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby

998.  The power, example and responsibility of those in leadership roles (pastors, leaders, CEOs, husbands/dads, etc.) is such that your prayer life is a pace setter for others.  Do you take people with you when you pray?  Be aware of the intensity of your leader's prayer life. - nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby

999.  Christ can't live out His life in you without you having the same prayer life as Jesus!  nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby

1000.  Would my children like to pattern their life after mine because of what they see in me?  nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby

1001.  That the counting, wisdom and spiritual growth continues!
1002.  The sweet way the wee one love is starting to sing "Jesus Loves Me" before bed.
1003.  The kindness of big brother love trying to console the wee one love when his treasured bear decides to have a slumber party at church.  Pure sweetness!


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