Younger Brother

I was watching my young cousin Michael following around his sister's boyfriend. I was reminded of my younger brother. He became very close to my boyfriend when I was a teenager. While I was watching Michael I had mixed emotions, I felt joy and sadness. I felt sad because I remembered after 40 years, my brother was hurt when I was no longer with the boyfriend. Those many years ago, his hurt left an impression upon me. As Micheal disappeared from my sight, I wondered, if his sister was no longer with the boyfriend, would he feel hurt, like my brother.

Forgive

I have decided to forgive and leave behind a wrong against me. How liberating it is to forgive and go on with life in Christ Jesus.

A Time of Need

There were two couples that went to a church. The first couple have HIV and were in need of food and money. The second couple were removed from their apartment by the Marshall. They stated they had no prior notice before the Marshall appeared. The first couple were referred to another facility that could further assist them. The second couple had to travel to another borough in search of shelter.

As I think of these couples, I can remember when I did not have food to eat. Things were so tough I only had $120.00 per month to pay for rent. During that season in my life, I know it was the Lord, Jesus Christ who saw me through. I pray the above couples will believe in the Lord to see them through.

Seasons

It was so nice to have a warmer day today. The last two days were cold for us. Officially, we are still in the Fall season but some days we have winter weather. The weather person forecast is we are going to have a mild winter, I hope so. When it is cold outside we must wear layer of clothes. Our skin begins to itch from all the layers and we feel several pounds heavier.

As I was thinking about the seasons I thought about our Creator, Abba Father. He is the one that created the seasons. It is written:
It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter. (Psalms 74:17 NIV)

So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today--to love the Lord your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul--then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine and oil. (Deut. 11:13-14 NIV)

Mom Thought about Her Sons

Growing up Mom always put her children first. She made sure that we had before she did. When I visited her at the nursing home, I was reminded of that. Mom for the last two years has not been able to clearly verbalize her thoughts.

Today was different, she was very alert and spoke more than usual. I was able to understand her. I was preparing to assist feeding her dinner. I got her some extra drinks and began to feed her. She likes to look at everything on her tray and move the items around. I saw she was putting some things to the side. She told me this is for her sons and she called them by name. I did all I could to hold back the tears of joy. I did not want her to see me crying and think that something was wrong. What she said and did showed me we are still in thoughts.

In God I Trust

I heard a story about a rich man. The rich man took a couple out to eat. Before they got to the restaurant he saw a penny on the ground and picked it up. The wife got an opportunity during dinner to ask him a question. She asked why did you pick up the penny, since you are rich. He replied because "In God we trust" is imprinted on the coin. From this story I adopted saying In God I trust when I see a coin. Whether I pick up the coin or not, I make my confession.

On my way to work I was thanking my Lord and saying how much I trust Him. I entered the building with continued praise. As I started up the stair case, I see a penny on the step. I pick it up and said, In God I trust. While Going up the stairs I rejoiced, believing, God was saying, I hear you.

Surprise

I received a gift and flowers today. The roses have a nice scent and they are beautiful. When Angelina approached me, I thought someone had given her flowers. To my surprise the flowers were for me. Angelina said that her mother wanted to bless me. She sees how hard I work with the students. At the end of class She asked if I had opened my gift. I opened it and they are a beautiful pair of slippers.

I said to Angelina, let me tell you how good God is. Recently I throw away a pair of slippers the same style as the new pair. I had the slippers for many years and they kept my feet very warm. I recall thinking while throwing them away, I would like to find another pair like them. The Lord heard my thought and answered my request.