"I'll be praying for you"

Has anyone ever told you "I'll be praying for you"? I have had many people say this to me before. I know I have said it many times too. Did you ever wonder if they really did pray for you? Were they just saying what they thought they should at the moment? Were they simply trying to be nice, make you feel better, or were they really sincere? I am posting this because it has been on my mind the past few weeks. I have joked with some people when they say "I'll be praying for you", and asked them "Are you really gonna pray for me?". It wasn't that I doubted that they were serious. It does stir up conviction in me when I think about it. Someone in my office asked me to pray for them today and I told her I would. You know what. I still haven't stopped to pray for her yet. I will stop right now and pray................... The next time someone asks you to pray for them I wonder if you can stop right then and pray with them. If you ask me to pray for you be prepared because first I'm gonna pray with you.

Tuesday Morning Prayer Meeting

Every Tuesday Morning at six o'clock I go to the men's prayer meeting at our church. We meet in the sanctuary and discuss prayer needs, requests, people that are sick, etc... Then we kneel at the alter. Usually the Pastor prays first. Others take turns praying for the various needs. There is a base of about eight men that are always there. Not everyone prays out loud. Some pray silently. There is someone predetermined to close the prayer at seven. Then we go across the street to Cracker Barrell. There they have the table set and ready for us. Jill is usually our waitress. She knows who drinks coffee regular or decaf and OJ. She knows exactly what each one of us order as our "regular". We have a great time of fellowship and food. It is a little early to get up in the morning, but I don't mind. I really enjoy the prayer time with the guys each Tuesday morning.

I can't be everything to everyone!

I am the type of person that tries to please everyone. Unfortunately, I will let somebody down if I do this too much. I can not stand to be late. I would rather be an hour early than one minute late. Today I was in two places at one time. I needed to be in three places at one time. Drew and Luke both had basketball games at nine-o'clock at different gyms. I watched Luke's first half while Paige watched Drew's first half. At halftime we switched. Luke's team won, but Drew's team lost. I had agreed to meet a customer at work by nine too. They came from forty-five minutes away. They actually showed up early, and waited.....for an hour. They left very angry. Once I got to work the customer called. They let me know how much they were disappointed. I thought I was being a good Dad, going and watching my boys play ball. I was hoping my customer would be delayed by the rain. So instead of being responsible, and not trying to be in three places or even calling the customer, I let someone down. It didn't really hurt me too bad because the customer is so mad at me they will not be back. It cost me money for losing a sale. I didn't hurt or disappoint my family, or did I? How many times a day do I let down God? Even when I have good intentions.

Day after Valentine's Day

Yesterday was Valentine's Day. It was a good day for the family. We went out to eat at one of our favorite restaurants-Pappa Poblanos. Paige gave the kids gifts for Valentine's Day at dinner. Then once the kids were put to bed we exchanged Valentine's gifts.
Today when I came to work I had just sat down when a co-worker came in the door. He was obviously distraught. He began asking me about another co-worker. He then began using harsh profanity and the lords name in vane. He was so angry that this other co-worker had cost him a sale, and he had all night to stew on it. Luckily the person he is so angry at usually comes in late. I know it is always easier to give advice than it is to follow it. The worst part of this is that he also proclaims to be a Christian. I shared with him a few Bible verses that came to mind. A gentle answer turns away rage, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 . I actually used this for me but advised him to aply it as well. We also talked about Ephesians 26 In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. It seems my advice helped. He did confront the other guy in a calm peaceful way.
My prayer for the day is:Lord that I would be slow to anger, not to sin if I am angry. Help me to channel my energy into positive thoughts and actions. I pray that I would be a living example of your grace and love.Guide me to be your will.Give me oportunities to use good judgement.Thank you for how you speak to me in everyday situations.Bless my family, watch over, and protect them from evil.Dear Jesus I LOVE you and praise you! Amen.

First Day.Exciting!

Well....This is the first entry of the rest of my life. This blog is here for me to post my "Spiritual Walk", daily bible reading, my prayers, and my thoughts (or as I like to call them-"profound revalations"). I intend to update entries often, so I can be accountable to God and the world. I will also enter my highs, lows, victories, losses, wishes, and dreams.