It's 3:15am Sunday morning here in Oklahoma, a cold 35° and daylight savings time is in effect. I always sense within my spirit that whenever I awaken during odd times of the night that God is nudging me to pray. I read my morning bible scriptures and began to pray for those individuals whose names I felt the Holy Spirit laid on my heart. Funny thing about the power of prayer, its power is unaffected by distance.
I've thought much lately about my eldest son "K". He's currently in Iraq doing contract work for the U.S. military. My heart prays for him constantly that God's mercy, grace and love would keep him from every hidden danger while simultaneously blessing him with every good thing. I don't hear much from "K" he's got his own internal issues he's struggling with but I know that God is good and in His timing all things will come to pass even for "K".
I smiled at the sms message I received from my friend "F" who lives in Nigeria. He reminded me that God's love never ceases and that His mercies are new every morning. I'm thankful for the spiritual friendship we have. "F" has been a big spiritual inspiration in my life during the time I needed it most. He's the friend who went the 7day fasting journey with me to break the chains of the gambling addiction that previously held me captive. It feels so good to be delivered. There's an old saying that "people come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime; you just have to figure out which one it is". I now know the reason "F" is in my life...*smiling softly* and I thank God so much for him.
There are times when I ask God, "please Lord show me your love, just make it so clear to me". I smile when I realize the way He manifests His love by putting people in my life who demonstrate it so unconditionally. When the realization hits me that the unselfish actions of another is the awesome power of God's true love for me, I'm touched spiritually; and tears come as I realize His love is so wonderful. Thank you God for always loving me even when I can't quite understand how to love myself.
As I sat in the church service today listening to the sermon my heart was so tender towards the Lord. Pastor preached on the coming of the Lord and how important it is that we be ready in season and out because we know not the day nor the hour when the Lord might return. They showed a video at the end of service depicting a church full of people listening to the gospel being preached and all of a sudden the Rapture took place and many were left sitting in the sanctuary pews looking around in astonshiment. Tears flowed from my eyes as this dramatization touched me deeply. I prayed, Lord help me to be ready for your return.
I invited all the kids and grandkids over today for Sunday dinner after church services. "K" couldn't join us because she wasn't feeling good and took herself to the hospital while I kept the kids with me. She had not been feeling well on last night and had mentioned that she might go to the hospital to get herself checked out. However, when she awakend this morning she still didn't feel any better and decided to go ahead to the hospital. She says the doctor thinks it could be her gall bladder giving her problems. I'm believing by faith that she is healed and that there are no such complications.
However, "E" and "K" did join us for church service and dinner afterwards. It always feels good when the kids are in the house...*smiling softly*. The sound of the grandkids running through the house, fighting over toys, and giggling about silly things blesses my soul so. "K" my eldest granddaughter is so in charge when it comes to bossing the other grandchildren around...*lol*. I laugh as I watch the grandkids all interacting, they often say some of the funniest stuff. It is absolutely a beautiful day here in Tulsa today. Temperatures actually reached 60° this afternoon.
My thankfulness for today: "Thank you God for taking the shackles off my feet so I can dance. I lift my hands and praise you for all that you're doing, all that you're about to do, and all that you've already done".
Reflect upon your blessings today, rejoice and be blessed !
Oluwakemi
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