Hebrews 13:5

Well, I thought I was going to start it. Turns out, it's really hard for me to read a chapter and do a lesson in an hour while the baby I watch is sleeping. I'm going to try and make it a habit to do my lessons and reading a chapter a nighttime ritual. I encourage you to do the same.

Yesterday, I found out that my cousin was involved in a IED (Roadside bombing) over in Afghanistan. No one was injured. Just cuts and bruises. Praise the Lord!! Hearing about things like this, makes it real to me. My cousin is the one fighting and putting himself in danger. Keep praying for him, please.

Father God, I pray for your protection on Blake as he is fighting for our earthly freedom. Keep his whole troop safe and let them return soon. Thank you for letting Blake get this opportunity. I pray that you be with his wife, Tara, and son, Dawson. I pray that you will make sure that they know that you are with them all the time and that you love them more than anything. And, Lord, I pray for your wisdom and comfort in my current situation with my mom. I'm just so frustrated all the time. I want her to be happy, but at the same time, I want her to do the right thing and not make any mistakes. Bless her, Lord. I also pray for your guidance through my search for a college and a major. I want something that I want to do and like to do. Thank you for everything you've given me. Thank you for everything you've taken away from me. I wouldn't be the person I am today if you didn't love me like you do. Thank you.

Amen.

Have a wonderful weekend! GO HOGS!

-katie

Breaking Free

I'm starting this book/Bible study called, "Breaking Free" by Beth Moore. I'm so looking forward to getting into this book and literally breaking free from all that has burdened me and everything that is holding me back. I want to discover the victory of total surrender that is Christ Jesus. That is the under title: "Breaking Free: Discover the Victory of Total Surrender". I'll hopefully be reading a chapter or two a day and blogging about it and maybe even quoting an excerpt or two.

Father, Bless me through this book and through your servant, Beth Moore. I pray that I will break free from Satan's bondage. Thank you for your faithfulness and your Sovereignty.

Amen.

-katie

Do I see what you see?

Precious Lord,

Thank you for my great Uncle Bill. He was such a blessing in my life and I loved him. Now he is with you and what a pleasure to know that fact. Thank you for the knowledge and comfort of knowing that he is with You in Heaven. I thank you for his life and the legacy that he left behind. I praise you for his life even though I will miss him here on this Earth. I pray that your hand be on his family especially his children (even though they are grown) and his grandchildren. I pray your comfort be with them.

I cannot express how grateful I am for life. I'm so thankful for this baby boy Pierce. I'm so blessed to get paid to do what I love, nanny. He is such a joy with his little gummy smile and absolutely irresistible laugh. I am thankful for his parents, Jennifer and Dave. They are hilarious and insightful and full of opportunities. Thank you.

Last night, Mike was talking about seeing things as you see them. Father, I pray that I would see as you see. I pray that I wouldn't just glance over the crowd but actually see people and see what they are feeling, etc. I pray that you would bless me through 501. I pray that I would develop life-long friendships and that they would be a blessing to me and vice versa.

Thank you for this incredibly beautiful day!

Amen