Yesterday I got some news that was very sad. It’s not that we don’t get sad news every single day as we all do, but this was deeply personal. It was no coincidence to me that in the morning I had praised for a long time at the piano and prayed for an hour. (Sorry to admit that is not every morning!) God prompted me and I responded not knowing what He knew was headed my way. As a result I was more prepared, though not able to be happy and dancing as my grandchildren’s life size art replicas of themselves portray in the photo above. I was, however, able to be at peace knowing God was at my side. Many of us carry a burden that doesn’t go away. The Message Bible expresses well what I feel today:


“God is strong and He wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use to you will be able to stand up to everything the devil throws your way. This is no afternoon athletic contest that we’ll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all His angels. Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.” Ephesians 6:10+ Have a blessed day………….