Each week, I stand before a group of men and women suffering varying stages of dementia. I am aware as I stand there that unless the Holy Spirit breaks through their confusion and forgetfulness, I will be speaking into the air. Nothing I say during those 30 minutes or so will have any chance of making an impact on their lives.
And so, with that awareness, I always begin our time together praying aloud for the Lord to open all of our minds and hearts as I speak words of encouragement, exhortation, hope and promise.
But – isn’t that what we should all always do whenever we speak – or plan to speak – with someone about the Lord? Shouldn’t we always – even if it’s a quickly breathed prayer – shouldn’t we always ask the Holy Spirit to speak His truths through us? Don’t we know that just because a person has an intact memory doesn’t mean they also have ears to hear and hearts that are soft to God's voice.
And – isn’t that what you and I should always do when we open our Bibles to read? Don’t we want from the Holy Spirit more than mere ‘information’? Don’t we also want from Him ‘revelation’?
“Rejoice always; Pray without ceasing; In everything, give thanks, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
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I am overtired. Stressed. And I was triggered by the blame game. Wait a minute. It was their job to advise us in advance and prepare for this. Next I look over photos. To their credit your project has a website and the upload progress photos. I take a look and on Day 1 his sub funds vent pipe had nails in it and nail holes. And they proceed to cover it up.
They are coming this week and so is our plumber to fix it right.
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The whole experience has taught me a lot. I definitely have more peace and confidence in God.
What was God trying to teach me through it all?
That’s for another time
hints: patience, forgiveness, strength, calling on him.