10.23.12

When upset and anxious where do we turn?  This week Wall Intermediate School is honoring a lost DEA agent with continuing the tradition of Red Ribbon Week.  Bringing awareness to Drugs and what the dependence does to your life.
On Monday: "Sock it to Drugs" They wore red socks...
On Tuesday: "Tie Down Drugs Day" They wore a crazy tie with red on it...
On Wednesday: "Band against Drugs Day" They will wear RED headbands, wristbands, bandannas or a favorite Band T-shirt with a positive message...
On Thursday: "Don't Let Drugs Sneak up on You Day" They will wear sneakers
and on Friday: "Don't Let Drugs Turn You Inside-Out Day" They will wear a red shirt inside out.
Why am I telling you this? Well this past weekend we were reminded if we need to turn to something for comfort why not look to the Lord? 

 "When we feel we’re in danger, when we’re anxious and frightened, God invites us to seek refuge in the Lord’s presence, in worship and in prayer and in the Word and Sacrament.  In the 21st century, though, more folks are apt to seek chemical, legal or physical refuge than spiritual refuge.  We’re tempted to look for a sense of security in created things rather than in the Creator. "- PM 10/20-21 

So imagine how I felt the connection when the e-mail came Sunday night telling me what Jordan needed to have for this week.  Sometimes receiving a reminder is necessary.  Today I needed this reminder again and yes, I am looking for refuge in the Word.  Many people I care about are going through some medical scares and I feel the only thing I can do to help them is to pray...

11 For he will command his angels concerning you
      to guard you in all your ways.- PSALM 91

Dear Heavenly Father,
You are the Almighty. PM reminded us all each night we are safe in our own beds, because we are always being watched by you.  As they laid their heads down for the night, my daughter said it so perfectly. "Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.  See me safely through the night and wake me with the morning light.  Dear Lord please keep Mommy, Daddy, Jordan and Mackenzie, all of our family and friends, those who are sick especially Sister Helen, Sister Pat, Robin, Peggy, Kelly, Ellen, Carol, Bob, Kenny and Janet (Joseph and my friend who remains nameless... ), Those who are traveling and/or overseas especially Aunt Emmy please help them to stay safe and arrive safely.  All those who are looking for work including; Robin, Mommy and Daddy, please help them to find work.  All of the animals, Pastor Mary, Pastor Arnie and their families please keep them safe.-
Amen"