Interview

I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers; Philemon 1:4

Paul's friends were scattered far and wide and it seems he remembered them all,

And talked to God about each of them as upon His Lord he did call.

How wonderful to have such a man as this,remembering us in prayer,

Taking to God each believer by name,helping their burdens to bear.

We can be that person, starting today, by thanking God for those we know,

And mention their names as we talk to God and indeed our prayer life will grow.(RP)

Yesterday at the monthly missionary meeting at our church Margie and I were interviewed by Laurel Hicks regarding our Brazil book. It was fun talking about a couple of the stories we wrote.  We appreciated this opportunity.  I have gone through over seventy pages Laurel gave me yesterday and will print them. This may be the last reading of these few pages.  We appreciate Laurel's thoroughness.  Thanks for praying.  Margie will be seeing her eye specialist regarding her concern abouit her vision.  Thanks for your support in prayer. 

Strange

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.

John 16:33

In Christ there is genuine peace; in this world only trouble awaits,

He alone can solve our problems, and give peace which He creates.

He wants us to be content and face life with a cheerful smile,

Because of His overcoming work, we can face every trial. (RP)

I switched phones last week and the new one was defective.  I asked for an update to get a better one, and the answer came that I could only get a replacement.  Of course I was not happy with that verdict. I read the invoice carefully and it states a refund was okay within 30 days of purchase.  Imagine that?  So I returned it yesterday and will get my refund.  Amazing!  Margie did not have a good night. The medication did not work.  Sleepless hours resulted.  Please pray.  And thank you for praying.  We appreciate it. 

C C

2 Chronicles 7:14 

If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

God seeks the best for His people down here,

This special message for them to hear.

Humility must reign in the hearts of His own,

This happens when people put God on their throne.

He's looking for those who will seek Him and pray,

And constantly do this, day after day. 

He demands that they turn from wickedness and sin,

And never let evil and bad thoughts within.

God's eager to hear from heaven and forgive,

So let's do our part and for Jesus live.(RP)

The C C in the title today translates to: Continued Concern.  Margie's vision has been cloudy and uncertain the last 3 days, causing great concern.  If it continues, she will see the specialist.  We appreciate your prayers about this.  Thanks so much for your prayers. 

Concern

To the pure all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but even their mind and conscience are defiled. They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work. 

Titus 1:15-16

The unbeliever's heart is hard, impurity prevails, 

Their mind is set on negatives and nothing good avails.

Their profession is commitment, but in deed they just deny,

Abominations and sinful living every day will multiply,

And when God looks at their lives He discounts the things they do,

For their works are not for the right, and only evil they pursue.(RP)

Yesterday Margie's eyes were not functioning as before. It is a real concern to us why all of a sudden her vision has diminished. Please pray with us about this.  While Laurel is doing another reading of the book manuscript, I was checking to make sure all graphics were correctly placed in the text.  I also checked for duplicate stories.  Thankfully I found none.  Thanks friends for praying.  We appreciate it greatly. Lord willing we are too church this morning. 

What's next?

Acts 17:26 

And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their pre-appointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings,

Mankind is basically the same, of one blood God made them all,

And in every place on planet earth, we find them great or small.

God chooses the place where each one dwells, no matter where it is,

And the setting of men's boundaries, is sovereignly His.(RP)

We are intrigued with the process of getting a book to the publisher.  It has been a great learning experience.  Yesterday Laurel suggested we add a part to the beginning of the book.  Three days ago we wrote an ending chapter to it. I printed 307 pages yesterday and delivered them for the next-to-last reading of the manuscript.  I believe we can see the end of the preliminary work coming to a close.  I am sure it has been boring for you who read these lines, but for us, it has been a lot of fun.   Thanks so much for praying.  

Printing

Philippians 4:11 

Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.

To be content is an envied thing, so many want nothing more,

But to have this in your life today, some things you must ignore. 

Contentment comes with a relationship, and that with Jesus Christ,

If He is not the central One, by someone else you've been enticed.

Surrender all to the Lord right now; let Him be in control,

And you will soon learn contentment in your body and your soul. (RP)

This morning I am printing the pages of our book to take for another reading.  Hopefully this and the next reading will remove the mistakes and prepare it for presentation to the publisher.  This is our prayer.  We appreciate you prayer also for this.  Yesterday we had a slight set-back, when the computer did not want to save my corrections and rebelled and would not open.  I used some innovative approaches to get around this and thankfully they worked. Thanks so much for praying.  

Cooler

Proverbs 4:7 

Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.

Jesus is wisdom for he who believes, the Bible tells us so, 

We're told to get wisdom, He's the best person to know.

Wisdom means doing things God's way, it is simple as that,

If you don't agree, we better get together and chat.

When you have Jesus, understanding comes too,

His love is demonstrated,because it was given to you.(RP)

I heard the other day our county had gone 33 days without rain.  It is more than that now.  The weatherman this morning said it is now going to change.  It is overcast, very cool, the wind is blowing and it is a definite change.  Lawns look pretty dry. I am sure we need rain. But I keep the rose bush and flowers well-watered.  They look great. We are close to printing the book manuscript for its next reading. Laurel suggested I add another chapter at the end of the book.  That will be my assignment today, along with some other things.  Margie is still asleep but it's also still early in the morning.  I pray she had a good night.  I believe she did.  Thanks for praying.