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In Jesus Name


Yesterday I spoke to Diane about feeling "ditched and dissed" regarding prayer stuff. I thought that we had developed something of a friendship and so when she had seemingly left me in the dust it brought up old pains of when that had happened with waning friendships before. But, as ever, upon daring to call someone about a wrong, I have to look inside and see where I may be wrong. The thought that has been coming back to me is "projection".

Recently spoke to Drew, and I harped on my chief criticism being a lack of Christ at the helm, of radical belief in Jesus Christ. But as I put my daughter to sleep and we prayed in Jesus Name, I wondered about the potency of the prayer. Could it be that I am the one that doesn't radically believe in Jesus? I know this is an area that I have to trust Jesus in. I have to stay away from the "I should be", but I must be sure to attend the answer to the question, "what now, Lord Jesus".

Paul sent a trustworthy saying to Timothy so that he might plant the seed deep in the soil of his heart: if we are faithless, He remains faithful. He cannot deny Himself.

Heavenly Father, I cannot always see all that I am supposed to see, and even if I see as I am supposed to, there are likely to be things hidden. I must trust You in each step, I must hear, I must follow and obey. In all of this, help to rely on the name of Jesus as a trusted Friend, God, Savior, and Lord.

In Jesus Name,

Amen

2 Tim 2:12-13

"There's power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice. And there's grace in being willing to know and hear others" Michelle Obama

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