Affectionately, watchfully

Thank you God for teaching me to be humble. By being humble, I gather peace to wait upon You and how you will move in our situation. You urged me to I lay my burdens before Your feet, that is a sign of humility and You said, You care for me affectionately, watchfully! Wow! That is very assuring.

And so I trust You for what needs to be done to me, my family and all the other cares I have in my mind and heart.

Thank you that You will send us there. You will provide for our lack. You will move even strangers to support us. You will send us on the right date.

You will lead my husband to lead us properly. You will cause him to depend on You at all times. He will continue to be a man of integrity and fear You at all times. You will cover his body wherever he goes.

You will heal my allergies. And clear my body from any sickness. You will always protect and cover our children from any infection or disease. They will be strong to withstand virus and bacteria.

Thank you that we will not even worry about our material things - keeping, sorting, organizing. We will be able to do everything in the right time. You will keep me focused and not procrastinate. You will give me extra strength to finish school requirements and projects, submit them promptly.

We have a little more than two weeks (my personal deadline). In the natural- that is really a room for concern, even worry. But I will choose to TRUST YOU, I humble myself before You and cast these burdens unto You. Let me trust you completely. Your will be done, not mine, not ours.

You told me to look unto You, and not listen to the discouraging "noise" around us. I cry out to You, my Lord, my Saviour, , my Provider, my Healer.

Because you care for me-- affectionately, watchfully. I just love you Jesus!

"What do you want me to do for you?"

Jesus asked this question three times (Mark 10:36, Mark 10:51, Luke 18:41). The other night after telling the story of the blindman and beggar Bartimeaus to our daughters at bedtime, I asked the same question Jesus asked his disciples (in Mark 10:36) and the blind men (in two story accounts (Mark and Luke).

"What do you want me to do for you?"

To this, our youngest bravely and confidently remarked with a ready answer: "Ice cream! And battery-operated car!" (the car is her wish and in her prayers always).

Then I asked our eldest. And she answered with conviction, "Money for our trip." I was surprised that our eldest and me had the same top answer in mind. Lately, we are working hard to raise funds and believing God for provision. So if Jesus would ask me too, I would have the same answer as my eldest daughter's.

Our little ones' reply to Jesus' question showed totally contrasting needs. But they replied with all genuine honesty and sincerity.

HOW ABOUT YOU? How would you answer the question,

"What do you want me to do for you?"