Dear God,
I'm feeling some pain this morning on the right side. I hope I'm not passing another kidney stone, that it's back pain from rolling around in my sleep. Please give me wisdom about how to manage the pain.
Thank you for the beautiful dream with Sheryl. I pray her life is a restful one, without a lot of upset emotions or physical pain. I know she struggles when she doesn't have her quite times with you. Please grant her peace filled days with abundant grace. I also pray her life verse for her: "I pray that your love will grow more and more. And let it be based on knowledge and understanding. Then you will be able to know what is best. You will be pure and without blame until the day Christ returns."
Lord, the book Jo recommended is a little too heavy. The wording is too descriptive with too many visual references. But I'm beginning to get the message. Thankfulness. With grace. Sprinkled with joy. I have a feeling, "One Thousand Gifts" is going to be a list of things I'm thankful for. I'll press on until the end. And thank Jo for the recommendation.
I'm still praying about Steve. I'm not confused about what to do but more about how to do it. I'll be listening for your whisper. And leaning heavily into you. I've been asking myself, "If I was talking to Sheryl, how would she counsel me?" I can hear her voice and her words of wisdom.
Well, gotta scoot for now, Father. Please give us a great day and bless Hopie on her birthday.
Love your daughter,
Amy Kathleen
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