The Good-The Bad-The Wounded
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Every morning most of the world’s population have a daily ritual of going for a “morning constitutional.” We enter into the Throne Room for some daily ‘dumping’ of useless waste.
As I headed there this morning, quickly after my cup of coffee, I was thinking this prayer. “Oh God, I am so thankful for a place to sit in solitude, that has a working flushing toilet, for I know others do not.”
Immediately, that prayer sounded to me—wrong--even though I was giving thanks. Remember the feller at the temple giving thanks and praise that he was “not like that other guy in the corner?” Well that was what my prayer was sounding like.
Was I being thankful that I was not like others who had less than me? Oh, I do believe so, other wise the whispered thought would not have entered into the mind. So, I changed the prayer, as I sat reflecting on this to one of ‘Lord we pray for all in need, for all dealing with cramped living spaces, poor plumbing, no place to find solitude and comfort. We pray for all who are in refugee camps, all living in no homes at all or on the streets—we pray for all the poor and destitute—and Lord we especially pray for a change of heart and attitude. Sometimes God, mine just plain stinks!!!
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from Immaculate Heart of Mary church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 54 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
