PREPARING

1 Timothy 2:1-2  Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,  for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.

Christians, wake up, we have a call to prayer, 

God is speaking to his children; do you care.

Everyone needs prayer; a list is given here,

So intercede today; the message is so clear. 

Thank God for those for whom you pray,

This in itself is a blessing for you today.

Praying this way brings dividends now,

So gladly before our heavenly Father bow.

His peace will embrace you in special ways,

And other blessings will come to the who prays.

(RP)

Saturday is a blessing because we can always use the time to prepare some more for the Sunday School class and the book of Joshua we are teaching. Some of the class members asked for study questions, so I enjoy working on those. The class appreciates them, because they cover every verse in the chapter. Siang, from Singapore, writes that my brother Ernie's pains have been brought under control to a degree. Please continue your prayers for him. And thank you for praying. 

MORE TESTS

Psa 31:3   For You are my rock and my fortress; Therefore, for Your name's sake, Lead me and guide me.

A solid foundation is what Christ provides for all who have trusted Him,And all who have done this can very well say, that their hope will never grow dimHe is our fortress and shelter secure. 
His guidance is certain and sure. 
His blessings are many and countless indeed and in Him we are really secure. (RP)

I got through the endoscopy test okay yesterday morning. The medication pretty well makes you unable to do anything except sleep or do nothing. I am not sure the test helped know anything new about my condition. More tests are scheduled, and maybe they will indicate the problem. This morning is our Bible class and we look forward to it. Thanks for praying. 

EARLY MORNING

For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.  I Peter 3:12

Our God is watching over us as we live for Him each day,

His ears are listening to our prayers as we move along the way.

It’s sobering  to have the Lord against those who evil do,

And remember the ones who are guilty he already knew. (RP)

It's early morning, and I am waiting for my ride to the Mt. Baker Imaging clinic, where I will have the upper GI done at the Northwest Endoscopy Center.  Steve Adenau is my driver. I appreciate so much his help. Margie just awakened and had prayer with me. By 8:20 this morning it should be over and soon on my way back home. Thanks so much for your prayers. It is all in the Lord's hands. 

ENDOSCOPY

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.Galatians 6:9

We easily grow tired as we serve the Master here, But He promises a harvest if we trust and do not fear.(RP)

Yesterday I was counseled to have an endoscopy by the specialist. My throat condition merits a look down the tube to see what's going on. My friend Steven Adenau has graciously offered to drive me to the clinic and back. I deeply appreciate this. The entire day after the test tomorrow, I will not be able to do much at all.  It will be nice to be home. Thanks for praying.

DENTIST AND THROAT SPECIALIST

One who turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer shall be an abomination.   Proverbs 28:9

A man may think he is so smart when the Bible he forgets to read,

But when troubles come and he starts to pray, it seems God does not heed.

But the truth dear friend is this: the Bible and prayer are near,

If you stay in the Word and it's precepts obey you definitely will have nothing to fear.

So remember if you pray to God but have turned from reading the Word.

There is only one way to put it: your action is certainly absurd.(RP)

In a few minutes I will be taking medication, prior to seeing the dentist for the work he begins on my teeth. Then this afternoon I see the throat specialist to help me with this choking and sore throat problem. Dr. Chang is the doctor who has done endoscopic tests on me for years. I am glad he will be helping me today. Thanks for praying. 

APPOINTMENTS

Jeremiah 29:11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

A good review of God's thoughts of us is a pleasure for us to pursue,

We'll discover very soon that it's marvelous what He thinks of me and you.

His desire for peace in our hearts is sure, and He desires this for me,

And I know He wants it the same for you, on this we both agree.

God's interest in our future is very real and filled with so much hope,

And it gives us the strength to carry on and power to daily cope.(RP)

Because of my throat problem, I am trying to get an appointment with a specialist. If that won't work, I will try our family doctor and see what happens. We also have dental appointments this week (both of us). I will see if the audiologist can fix my hearing device so the volume control will work. So that will probably keep us busy today. Thanks for praying.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CHURCH

I was glad when they said to me,Let us go into the house of the LORD.  Psalm 122:1

 I wonder what the world would be if today there was no church

Would most be happy and content to go about their way?

Suppose your church doors locked for good and none could enter in,

Would there be prayers in home and cars or would people go to play.

I trust that church for you is dear and you will be there soon

To worship, sing and pray and learn what God desires for you.

Waste not a moment to attend the church you like the best,

And make your promise to the Lord, His will you will pursue. (RP)

We look forward to church today. I am happy to be able to teach one of the adult classes. The study in the book of Joshua is a blessing. Yesterday we had a leisurely day, preparing more for the class today. I also had a nice text exchange with my brother Harold, who is on a special assignment in Kodiak, Alaska, And we also received the weekly family letter from my brother Ernie, in Singapore. And Margie and I had two visits with Margie's sister, Barbara yesterday also. We talk each day with her. We trust this will be a great day for you all. Thanks for praying.