10.24.12

You asked, "Who is this that obsures my plans without knowledge?'

      Surely I spoke of things I did not understand,
      Things too wonderful for me to know-Job 42.3
Ahhhh the amount of knowledge you acquire when you listen TWICE as hard than we speak. is truly a blessing.  As I sat and listened to many wise individuals dive into the ending of the Book of Job.  I had many moments tonight representing the connections to my life.  More so tonight then any other week.  

The heavens are telling the glory of God;

    and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.

Day to day pours forth speech,

    and night to night declares knowledge -Psalm 19.1-2                    

There was a lot of talk about anger and forgiveness.  The responses that people had regarding the idea that we need to ask for forgiveness from those we have done wrong doing prior to seeking forgiveness from our Lord.  What are your thoughts? During the Lord's Prayer this is spoken..

This was given to me by KG when my entire world was consumed by anger.  Along with a swift kick in the pants from GPK, daily appreciation of what I need to focus on, my blessings was born.   When we are living in something, sometimes we have to get to the point of process before we can get there.  It's all a matter of understanding that we can feel the anger, we need to look past or through the feelings of retaliation.  

I was asked tonight if I was happy it was the last night.  I immediately said NO, I enjoy these evenings.... It's amazing how every person who speaks of PM will tell you that you walk away after speaking to her in amazement, she is so scholarly and many joke, we need a dictionary after... she makes us want to pay attention even more.   I do feel a sense of community and really enjoy the adult connections.  So it saddens me that the next club starts late Dec.  and isn't being led by PM.. As I type this, I received a facetime call from my sister.  I am so grateful to see her and know she is safe.  It was a brief conversation but enough to bring a smile to my face.  Which reminds me of how I felt this morning during our gathering at the Altar, PM remembered Emmy, her nephew and all those who are working over seas to protect us.  Thank you to each and every one of them and their families.   

Dear Heavenly Father,

You are the Savior who welcomes all to find refuge.  Dear Lord please keep  all of our family and friends, those who are sick especially Sister Helen, Sister Pat, Robin, Peggy, Kelly, Ellen, Carol, Bob, Kenny, Janet, Joseph Donna and my friend who remains nameless..., Those who are traveling and/or overseas especially Emmy please help them to stay safe and arrive safely.  All those who are looking for work including; Robin  please help them to find work.  All of the animals, Pastor Mary, Pastor Arnie and their families please keep them in your embrace always.  

Amen