Noon time break

 

Well, I was able to write a few more pages of my next book.

It is a personal account of the summer I spent in the seminary as a young man, which ended with my descent into madness.

I am just sitting here, having eaten lunch just now.

I am praying that God does not let me waste the rest of the day on nonsense.

I am going to listen to today's Cleveland Guardians baseball game later, though.

I keep it on in the background while I try to do some more work.

Oh God help me to work and build in your name... a morning prayer

 

Oh God, help me fill the time of this day with fruitfulness and abundance.

Let me work diligently with Your Grace to provide for myself and others.

I have seen the emptiness before and know what a wasteland it is for my soul.

I need to work, I need to earn, and I need to put myself to good use that honors my name as a Christian.

I am reminded of the quote from scripture: "Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain"

~ Psalm 127:1.

The verse is a "Song of Ascents" traditionally attributed to King Solomon. It serves as a 

reminder that all human effort, whether constructing physical structures, building a family, 

or striving for personal success, is ultimately futile without God's foundation and blessing

The God of peace and understanding

God is not only that of peace. He is also an understanding God who knows whatever situation you might be in right now.

He sees and hears and understands us.

In Christ, He came to dwell amongst us and to suffer with us so that we would know that He is not only the Prince of Peace, but also the God of understanding.

May you find that peace and understanding as you reach out to him in whatever predicament you may find yourself. Mental, physical, or spiritual.

Let Him guide you as only He can.

He truly is a loving God.

A new day... refreshed

 

And so we begin again.

I am refreshed after a good night's sleep.

The freedom to write a new page on this blank canvas.

I pray for God's blessings upon this day.

We are all in God's hands

 I can only hope that God is gentle and forebearing when handling us.

I am a poor man.

The rest of my family is rich.

I don't envy them. I just acknowledged the economic disparity.

I don't expect anything from them.

We were all raised in the same family.

This is the path that God has chosen for me.

I live on SSDI disability payments and just get by on that.

My siblings are rich.

May God be merciful.

As long as He keeps me in the bosom of His Sacred Heart, I will never be wanting.

I am grateful for what He has given me..

I chose a life of poverty a long time ago.

Perhaps foolishly.

But sincerely.

I am at Your mercy Lord.

Here in my daily prayer.

Here's to some good country music by my favorite all-time

 

Just enjoyed a session of music therapy from the legendary singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson. 

My mom and dad introduced me to his music as a child, and his music never disappoints me. 

By far my favorite all-time.

Hope you have a favorite of your own that you can relax to and enjoy.

John 14:6

John 14:6 in the bible is where Jesus proclaims that He is "the way and the truth and the life." 

 If you don't know your way, He is the way. 

 If you don't know the truth, He is the truth. 

 If you don't have a life, He is the life. 

When I read this this morning and realized what that means, I was on my knees in awe and adoration.

What could we have done to merit so great a Savior. My answer to that is nothing. Absolutely nothing. 

 He came to us and shared our misery so that we could share in his glory. 

 It is my prayer this morning that you have a wonderful day. 

 You deserve it.

(The icon below from Eastern Christianity depicts Christ's descent into Hell to forcefully pull Adam and Eve from their graves. I hope it brings you some comfort in a way.)