Sick, but dont count me out!

I have officially been home veggin' (sorry for such a juvenile word but it so fits) for three days. Calling in sick this morning and not leaving the house for two days, is an attempt to get over whatever I have and just plain REST! Called my Doctor this morning only to find that he is out of the office for the day. To be honest I was hoping he would just call in scripts and I would not have to go out in this snowy mess! We shall see what and when he responds with.. My guess: Prednisone for chest congestion and a second antibiotic and probably an inhaler (which I have struggled with in the past). My way of dealing with sickness is to stay home and rest and use the wisdom of Physicians whenever possible. Trying to not freak out, worry or get depressed.....

Not everyone reacts to sickness or perhaps I should be more specific "my" sickness the same. My parents for example; both love me dearly and react in different ways. My father tends to be more easier for me to accept as it's not condemning or finding fault, it's just "GO TO THE HOSPITAL!" He called my sister, the nurse who has not called me in around a week (not worried about my sickness) to try and get me to go to the hospital last night. As I mentioned above, I am not above going to doctors for help, but definitely was not at the point of needing to "GO TO THE HOSPITAL" But I know that advice was coming from a concerned and loving heart and I can see that and understand it.

My mother's reaction is also from a concerned and loving heart too and perhaps I should add a worrying heart. Her reaction is to point out what is wrong in my life that is causing this sickness. Some of her points are valid but they can come across in a very condemning way. In her views I am just not listening to what is the source of the problem. I am listening!! To be honest mom,I listen to yours words the most and that is why they tend to be more hurtful. Also because you and I have that special bond of love and they say the ones you love the most can hurt you the most. I am not meaning to rag on my mother, but to say I am trying to see it from her side of it , which is that she really is trying to help. My prayer is that my response will be respectful and appreciative, but not always having to agree. A delicate balance indeed.... 

LORD, Give me wisdom in learning how to treat others as You would and healing of this illness and strength to overcome the obstacles that tend to beset us.. AMEN

Take care blogging pals,

First post in 2011

Better late than never eh?! I have been having difficulty with getting into blogs. Seems like when I click on my own and sometimes other blogs I keep getting knocked off.

Any other bloggers have this problem? Any thoughts or suggestions?

Sickness is still in the house as I am still sick even after a dose of antibiotics, but thankfully I have been able to work through it  Yesterday, however I ended up coming home early from work. I had to travel home in a snow storm, the snow was coming down heavy and the roads/sidewalks were very slick. I truly hate this kind of snow (due to my fear of falling), but am grateful it is not ice. Prayers for those in the south that are going to be hit by the ice storm are being sent as I type this. Please be careful and use caution when travelling, better yet stay inside and have a cup of cocoa!!

This has become a rambling post.... that will not go on and on I promise !! I just wanted to post and will hopefully be more inspirational/entertaining in my next post !! God bless y'all !!

National Day of Prayer-No longer observed in the White House

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The above link will give you a short article that tells about the new administration no longer observing The National Day of Prayer at the white house. It saddens and makes me fearful of what is to come in our country. From not being able to give your opinion on national TV, when you are asked it. Because it's against what is deemed the Majority's opinion. To this new declaration regarding the National Day of Prayer events at our nation's capital.

I know I should not be fearful, because God is in Control. It's just I am fearful of the unknown... and I know it is going to get worse before it gets better (Heaven)!.

We as Christians need to seek God's face for strength, wisdom and guidance. To be able to give a bold, Christ-ordained, scripture-inspired answer when we are questioned about our faith, morality or chosen beliefs.

A biblical example of how our words can effect our testimony for Christ is the story of Apollos

Acts 18:24-28 says-

24 Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25 This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John. 26 So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. 27 And when he desired to cross to Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace; 28 for he vigorously refuted the Jews publicly, showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.
(NKJV)

I highlighted some interesting parts of this scripture. We see in the first verse here, that Apollos was eloquent in speech. To me being eloquent in speech, is someone who takes the time to think before he speaks and speaks so others will understand. Usually they are also a studier of what they speak of and that allows them to come across in a confident manner.

In verse 26, he was willing to learn more from others. Beyond what he knew already.. How many of us our stuck in the "I know what that means" frame of mind and are not open to hearing other's thoughts on things.

Lastly in verse 28, he in PUBLIC refuted the Jews and showed them through the SCRIPTURE that Jesus is Christ. He backed up what he believes with what he knows is the truth. He is not ashamed but publicly shares!!

We are going to be called to stand up for what we believe and not pull back and blend in with those around you. For the bible says in

Romans 1:16-
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (kjv)

My pastor has said that the Christians in the book of Acts were going through a similar time as we are going through in our present time. For they lived in a non-christian nation and sadly our nation is no longer a nation under God.

Dear Lord, I come before you asking for your spirit to be with your believers. Strengthen us in the wisdom of your word and fill us with your power. So we will boldly come out from the world and be a light to you. May the world of unbelievers be able to see our light and may we not blend in with those around us. For we need to be careful, (even more so now) in what we say or do! For we are representatives of You Lord.

I pray for those in the Administration that want to stand up for you Lord, that they would be filled with your spirit. So they may say and do all that needs to be done for your glory in this nation. I thank you Lord for all that you have done for our nation and in my life and I thank you for all that you are going to do for us. In the name of JESUS,
AMEN