I'm Back

I’m back.  I still write in my note journal by my bed every day, but as far as blogging notes, I’m afraid that I will let it consume me.  I fear pride.  I am praying to be humble as I want my blog not to be about me, but a tool of encouragement.

I’ve had a lot of topics come through my mind and soul.  Yes, I said soul, the deep inner part of my spiritual self.  The Bible Study of Esther, by Beth Moore, has spoken to my heart and challenged me.  Example, when we have retreats, the leaders take time to pray over every building, rooms, chairs, pews, altars, and speakers.  Now, why aren’t we praying over every aspect of our life?  Why aren’t we praying over our children’s rooms?  Parents, stand in your children’s rooms and pray that God will rule over their lives, the room will be a place of devotion, and bless the bed where the child will sleep and dream.  Pray over the kitchen table that words shared will be of laughter and joy.  Pray over the den that this family room will be used to build character, not degrade the mind with foolish programs on television.   Ok.  This was not a part of the study, but something Beth said brought this to my mind.  She mentioned in session six how the team prays over the room where she speaks.  We do the same for the Girls’ Retreats we have at Camp Summers and Manget.  Prayer is powerful.   Use this tool to fight off the demons in your life and to prepare for each day and life event.