How does one attempt to live a godly life when you live in a
wicked sinful world? Where there seems
to be evil doings everywhere you turn…people have replaced God with whatever
suits their fancy; God’s name is taken in vain even by those who call
themselves Christian; Sunday services are no longer important; children
disrespect and even hate their parents; killings everywhere; selfish pleasures
come before serving others; there is lack of respect for other and their
belongings; dishonesty is viewed as okay as long as it is for the greater good;
immorality is praised everywhere we go; and you better keep up with the Jones
in order to be happy. This is not
godliness.
Webster’s Dictionary defines godliness as “believing
in God and in the importance of living a moral life”. Godliness in the Bible is basically
an active obedience that springs from a reverent awe of God.
It is virtually impossible to build a godly life without a foundation built on Jesus Christ. To practice godliness, we must first develop a relationship with God, and further practice a life that is pleasing to God. Our view of God and our relationship with Him will be portrayed in our behavior.
Psalm 23:1-2
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
The word “rest” is
mentioned 265 times in the Bible. The Hebrew word for rest is “nuach”
– which means to rest, to be quiet. God knows that we need to take time out for
rest and restoration especially from the influences of a fallen world.
In the midst of our busy
lives, whether working a job, taking care of kids, studying for finals, or
burdened with a heavy load, God wants us to take time to rest in His care. We
are human and it’s necessary to take time to rest not only physically and
emotionally, but also spiritually.
If we refuse to take the
necessary time for rest, it will only lead to a discontented, distrusting, unsatisfied
life. Resting in the Lord will bring refreshing peace and give us strength to
face the next task ahead.
Let’s learn to depend on the Shepherd’s provision, guidance, and protection. In doing so, we will renew our strength (Isaiah 40:31), be encouraged (Joshua 1:9), increase our faith (Romans 10:17), remind ourselves that we are loved (John 3:16), energize our hope (Psalm 31:24), and glorify Him (Zephaniah 3:17; John 10:7-10).
I hurt so bad all over.
Exhausted…only slept 4 ½ hours.
Going to try to get a little more sleep.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give
I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Thankful
that no matter how chaotic the world may seem around us we can have peace in
our souls by simply asking. The most peaceful place to be is with Jesus.
9:04a- Rough night. Woke at 2am
& 3:30am. Had to get up at 5:30am to
take Joe to work. Went back to bed. Fell asleep until 8am.
Rt hip hurts, heart feels like its racing, chest feels tight &
sore, but pain seems to be easing a
little. Tired much today.
Joe came home earlier than normal. Decided to go bowling as family. I
sat and watch. Didn’t want to have a
relapse.
Rt hip & leg throbbing. Rt
ankle hurts. Back feels achy.
Had interesting few days. I was
feeling fairly well on Friday (one of my better days since my lightning strike)
so I decided to do a few extra chores around the house (wash dishes, couple
extra loads of wash, vacuum my room).
Later that evening, news update indicated that a severe storm was
heading our way on Saturday with possible tornado warning. I decided to help the kids pick up the yard
while my hubby brought in the newer fridge (which by the way quit working L).
By Saturday morning I was really hurting!!! Took it kind of easy most of day. Had trouble falling asleep due to pain. Woke at 3am Sunday morning in excruciating
pain! I suspected I was having a
costochondritis flair up, but was a little concerned it was more. Told my hubby that if I wasn’t feeling better
I would call Dr Monday morning.
At Dr’s visit today, my bp was
168/103. Praise my temp is back to
normal – 98.6! After examinations, Dr
confirmed that I was having a costochondritis flair up and have sinusitis. When she pressed on center of my chest, it
hurt so bad it caused me to cry. This in
turn caused her to think I was depressed and suggested antidepressant. I quickly told her I didn’t need it. I was just tired from not being able to sleep
much and hurting. I also told her that I
get emotional when I’m exhausted. So she
gaved me drepression evaluation. I only
got a 3 so that nipped that in the bud.
Huge praise! Needed to run to
Sams since I was near there. Decided to
check pharmacy for price on rx. Both rxs
ended up costing less than what one of rx would’ve been elsewhere. PtL!
I am now home resting and have 2 more medicines to take. Hopefully, I’ll start feeling better again in
a few days.
April 17, 2018
Romans 8:31-32 – What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
Micah 7:7 – Therefore I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.
Thankful that we have a heavenly
Father above with arms full of mercy and a heart full of love. When we are in
the midst of tough season, we can turn to Him for comfort and strength. We can
lean on His everlasting arms and rest in the truth that He will never leave us
nor forsake us (1 Corinthians 13:5)
April 18, 2018
Matthew 28:20b – and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Life is hard. It can be
challenging at times. Every decision we make has consequences regardless of
whether we like them or not.
While we cannot control what happens, we can control how we react to
them.
God sees us right where we are, and He cares about
our deepest needs. We must learn to trust that God knows best and will use even
our deepest hardships to work them “together for good” (Romans 8:28).
No matter what you maybe facing right now, don’t
give up! Allow the Lord to be your light to guide your way, and your salvation
and strength to overcome your circumstances (Psalms 27:1). He wants what’s
best.
🎶Let the Lord
have His way
In your heart every day
There’s no rest, there’s no peace
‘Til the Lord has His way
Place your life in His hands
Rest secure in His plan
Let the Lord, let the Lord
Have His way🎶
Woke with middle and lower back throbbing. Felt like I got beat up. Around 10am, I began feeling flushed from
chest all the way to top of my head.
When I checked in mirror, I looked like I had a severe sunburn!
3:00p- heart feels like its racing.
9:25pm- I can
vouch for the sunny day myth because it was sunny the day I was struck!
7:20a – Woke to crusty eyes.
Pins and needles sensation in upper back. Hands swollen and achy. Rt hip throbbing. Stomach hurts. Low back hurts. Eyes watery.
Feet hurt. Random muscles
twitching in legs.
11:35p- Took me half the day to finish ASL 2 final exam. Felt pretty good getting that done so I
decided to try to clean in kitchen some.
Cleaned wall by trash can. Upper
body started aching and pins and needles poky pain. Had to rest a while…felt exhausted and weak
afterwards.
Pain continues to increase. Whole body aches. Hands swollen and ahcy again. Lowe back hurts. Stomach hurts. Pain in center of chest. Cycle started today.
Storm coming. I can feel it in
my bones! Took pain rx & muscle
relaxer. Hope to sleep some of it off.
April 15, 2018
Woke around 3am due to chest pain being bad and needing to go to
bathroom. Had trouble falling back to
sleep. Took Naproxen. Helped lower pain to dull ache for quite a
while.
Took 30 minute nap around 2pm.
Slept hard. Woke again to chest
pain being bad.
Other symptoms…severe congestion, sharp pain when breathing deep,
exhausted, achy all over, feeling lethargic, stomach hurts, legs ache, feet
tingly periodically, upper back aches.
Matthew 1:20 – But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
Thankful that in the face of adversity Joseph chose to
believe the Lord and faced the battle with courage and strength, knowing that
God had a divine plan for it all. We may
not understand the sorrow or turmoil we face here on earth, but God can turn
our sorrows and pain into eternal joy if we allow Him to work in and through
our lives.
8:28a- Ruth 1:16
And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after
thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge:
thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:
Thankful
for Ruth’s unwavering love and loyalty.
Actually slept 6 hours last night.
Woke up in a sweat.
Decided to drink a cup of Yerba Mate tea this morning. Felt jittery and anxious all day. Didn’t figure out why until around
8:30pm. Legs cramping a lot today. Had hard time walking in store.
Sharp prickly pain in upper back.
Stomach has been hurting past couple of days. Not PMS cramps…something different. Tired but wide awake. Think I’ll read some or watch a movie.
April 11, 2018
Galatians 6:7-10
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for
whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the
flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit
reap life everlasting.
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in
due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good
unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Took me forever to fall asleep past night…I think it was after 1
am. Hands swollen and tingly. Stomach pains. Mid & lower back achy.
April 12, 2018
Ephesians 6:12-13
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against
powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual
wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand
in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Thankful
for the strength in the Lord to protect us from the wiles of the devil and the
fiery darts of the wicked.
Had bloody nose on way home from church. Stressed over trying to write final exam for ASL
2. Then got in trouble because engine
making funny sound…upon Joe’s investigation, found that oil cap popped off and
spewing oil into engine. Joe not happy
at all!!! Jordon found cap. Thank you, Lord. Rt hip throbbing and making me very
uncomfortable.
8:05a- Even with taking Melatonin I woke up a few times last night due
to extreme pain. Once was due to
cramping in left calf muscle…like a Charlie horse. Once due to cramping in back muscles. Another time when I heard thunder &
lightning & rain dripping on recycle bin outside (seriously need to move it
elsewhere. Constant dripping noise is
irritating). Woke in extreme pain! Hands swollen & throbbing, skin itching,
feet tingling, left calf muscles still crampy, low back aches, rt hip
throbbing. Pain is at a 7+!
April 8, 2018
Didn’t sleep well again last night.
Woke several times. Once to loud
unrecognizable noise.
7:25 – 2
Kings 5:2-4
And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of
the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife. And
she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in
Samaria! for he would recover him of his leprosy. And one went in, and
told his lord, saying, Thus and thus said the maid that is of the land of
Israel.
What a mighty testimony this
young lady had for the Lord! She decided to serve God regardless of her circumstances.
Her diligence was so impressive that Naaman, captain of the host of the king of
Syria, was willing to listen.
Here’s a perfect example of the phrase “Be careful how you live. You may
be the only Bible some person ever reads.” This young maid’s life pointed
Naaman to Jesus. Does yours?
Ask God to help you not only live for Christ no matter what your circumstances,
but also help you look for opportunities to share Christ with others.
Didn’t sleep well last night.
Woke every two hours. Ugh!
I have noticed it more recently that I loose muscle grip in my hands,
but didn’t think it was that bad until Jordon was helping me put bed rails up
in his room tonight and I dropped my side causing it to land on my foot! Ouch!
April 5, 2018
Bloody nose again. Don’t know
what’s causing them. Feeling weak and
tired.
April 6, 2018
7:41a – Rt hip throbbing. Skin
itchy all over. Center of gutt hurts –
like I worked out too much (I didn’t work out at all).
Hands swollen, tingly, and achy. Left
foot achy – bruised from dropping bed rails on it a couple of days ago. Congested and stuffy nose. Woke up tired.
