Happy Friday, Friends! My week has been very busy. What about yours? Do you have any plans this weekend? I'll be going to the lake in order to get the cabin ready for the Independence Day Holiday. :D
This week's devotion is entitled "pit grace." I admit that I had the most trouble with this devotion (so far). I do believe in righteous anger, and her boys clearly needed discipline. Maybe her problem in this situation is that she made it about herself and didn't focus on the job at hand. Maybe I just didn't get her point here. What are your thoughts?
Here are this week's verses:
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Prayer Requests
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job. AI has taken away many jobs in his industry. Mike might have the opportunity to redo a game with a friends. Let's pray that this works out for him, and it will lead to more opportunities.
- Please pray for our military and military families.
- Continue to pray for Carla's son Sam and the 157th! Sam is in Louisiana training. Pray for his safety, and a safe return home on June 30th.
- It looks like John has been accepted as a patient at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. It could be up to 12 weeks before he is admitted. He has seen several specialists in the last 3 or 4 years. Diana says if they don't get any answers there, they are pretty much out of options as far as improvement in his quality of life. Let's pray for a speedy admittance and answers!
- Pray for Diane at the Lavender Dreams blog. She has been unable to go on her many hikes, and is having to stay indoors due to a hurt foot. Pray for a speedy recovery, and a resumption of her outdoor activities.
- URGENT: Please pray for Rita's childhood friend's daughter-in-law (Jennifer Price) who was diagnosed with breast cancer in early May. She has triple negative invasive ductal carcinoma and will begin 20 weeks strong chemo June 27 (tumor was removed already). Her husband, Rita's girlfriend's son, died in a lake boating accident 4 years ago this month. Their daughter Emmy is 10, and witnessed her Daddy's death from the boat they were in at that time (he fell out with an apparent heart attack, and didn't come back up).
- Rita's ballerina friend Suzanne has ovarian cancer. Her tumor was removed mid-March, and she has completed 3 of 6 chemo treatments. They reduced her amount as she got a fierce case of neuropathy in addition to her nausea. She has a very positive mindset through it all, but is single, without a large network. We can be a virtual network for her via prayer!
- Travel mercies for Rita Wednesday and Friday of this week!
- Pray for Kris's husband Terry and his friends from church as they are on a mission trip this week. Pray that God will help them as they serve others, and that they will lead many to Christ!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Monday, Friends! Can you believe that this is the last week of June? This year is flying by. I'll spend most of this week planning for the Independence Day holiday. I'm truly looking forward to the planning and anticipation of one of my favorite holidays!
This week's lesson is entitled "pit grace," and Ann's isn't talking about cherry pits...methinks she means the pit of hell. That's just a guess, I haven't read it yet.
Here is this week's featured scripture:
Prayer Requests
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job. AI has taken away many jobs in his industry. Mike might have the opportunity to redo a game with a friends. Let's pray that this works out for him, and it will lead to more opportunities.
- Please pray for our military and military families.
- Continue to pray for Carla's son Sam and the 157th! Sam is in Louisiana training. Pray for his safety, and a safe return home on June 30th.
- It looks like John has been accepted as a patient at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. It could be up to 12 weeks before he is admitted. He has seen several specialists in the last 3 or 4 years. Diana says if they don't get any answers there, they are pretty much out of options as far as improvement in his quality of life. Let's pray for a speedy admittance and answers!
- Pray for Diane at the Lavender Dreams blog. She has been unable to go on her many hikes, and is having to stay indoors due to a hurt foot. Pray for a speedy recovery, and a resumption of her outdoor activities.
- URGENT: Please pray for Rita's childhood friend's daughter-in-law (Jennifer Price) who was diagnosed with breast cancer in early May. She has triple negative invasive ductal carcinoma and will begin 20 weeks strong chemo June 27 (tumor was removed already). Her husband, Rita's girlfriend's son, died in a lake boating accident 4 years ago this month. Their daughter Emmy is 10, and witnessed her Daddy's death from the boat they were in at that time (he fell out with an apparent heart attack, and didn't come back up).
- Rita's ballerina friend Suzanne has ovarian cancer. Her tumor was removed mid-March, and she has completed 3 of 6 chemo treatments. They reduced her amount as she got a fierce case of neuropathy in addition to her nausea. She has a very positive mindset through it all, but is single, without a large network. We can be a virtual network for her via prayer!
- Travel mercies for Rita Wednesday and Friday of this week!
- Pray for Kris's husband Terry and his friends from church as they are on a mission trip this week. Pray that God will help them as they serve others, and that they will lead many to Christ!
I'll be having iced coffee this morning with my devo!
What about you? Do you like iced coffee when it's hot outside?
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Friday, Sweet Friends!
How has your week been so far? I've been cooking up a storm for most if the week. I'm giving myself a break from the kitchen this weekend and eating mostly leftover vegetables and easy to assemble salads.
This week's devo is entitled "joyous grace." When I was writing Monday's post, I thought that the title sounded good, that it must be a happy one. Although it wasn't exactly tragic, it wasn't "joyous" either. One of the longer devotions, I had to read this one multiple times to get the gist of it. As mothers we can all relate when our peaceful day is disrupted by our children's shenanigans. It really is all about our response during these times, isn't it! I was surprised that she didn't share 1 Thessalonians 5:18, but then she does share it in the prayer/journaling part:
Prayer Requests
- Pray for Kris as she is hosting her GF party this weekend. I've seen a little of her preparation on her blog, and it is going to be so, so cute. Pray that they will get a break with the heat because the party room isn't air conditioned. Pray that they will all have a wonderful time together!
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job. AI has taken away many jobs in his industry. Mike might have the opportunity to redo a game with a friends. Let's pray that this works out for him, and it will lead to more opportunities.
- Please continue to pray for our military and military families.
- Continue to pray for Carla's son Sam and the 157th! Sam is in Louisiana training. Continue to pray for his safety, and a safe return home on June 30th.
- It looks like John has been accepted as a patient at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. It could be up to 12 weeks before he is admitted. He has seen several specialists in the last 3 or 4 years. Diana says if they don't get any answers there, they are pretty much out of options as far as improvement in his quality of life. Let's pray for a speedy admittance and answers!
- Pray for Diane at the Lavender Dreams blog. She has been unable to go on her many hikes, and is having to stay indoors due to a hurt foot. Pray for a speedy recovery, and a resumption of her outdoor activities.
- Please pray for travel mercies for Trip this weekend as he's in Austin for a company business meeting. He will be returning home Sunday afternoon.
- URGENT: Please pray for Rita's childhood friend's daughter-in-law (Jennifer Price) who was diagnosed with breast cancer in early May. She has triple negative invasive ductal carcinoma and will begin 20 weeks strong chemo June 27 (tumor was removed already). Her husband, Rita's girlfriend's son, died in a lake boating accident 4 years ago this month. Their daughter Emmy is 10, and witnessed her Daddy's death from the boat they were in at that time (he fell out with an apparent heart attack, and didn't come back up).
- Rita's ballerina friend Suzanne has ovarian cancer. Her tumor was removed mid-March, and she has completed 3 of 6 chemo treatments. They reduced her amount as she got a fierce case of neuropathy in addition to her nausea. She has a very positive mindset through it all, but is single, without a large network. We can be a virtual network for her via prayer!
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Have a wonderful weekend, Friends! Stay caffeinated and hydrated!
;P
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Monday, Friends. It's early! And I need coffee! I love summer. I really do. However, we are super busy with lake weekends, holidays, and family birthdays. It was very hot here in Central Alabama over the weekend, and sometimes being out in the heat takes my energy. I'm hoping to stay in town this weekend and get caught-up on some chores and projects.
What did you do over the weekend? Kitty, have you recovered from your trip?
This week's lesson is entitled "joyous grace." I am reading it once I finish this post and my coffee finishes brewing.
Here is this week's scripture:
- Rita asks for us to pray for her younger daughter's relationship struggles, and that she will listen to God's spirit within to make the right decisions.
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job. AI has taken away many jobs in his industry. Mike might have the opportunity to redo a game with a friends. Let's pray that this works out for him, and it will lead to more opportunities.
- Please continue to pray for our military and military families.
- Continue to pray for Carla's son Sam and the 157th! Sam is in Louisiana training. It's hot there, y'all! Pray that he will stay hydrated. UPDATE: Today is the last day for Sam and his team to be "IN THE BOX." Let's really lift him up today!!!
- Praise to God for allowing us to live during this time in the greatest Republic the world has ever known.
- It looks like John has been accepted as a patient at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. It could be up to 12 weeks before he is admitted. He has seen several specialists in the last 3 or 4 years. Diana says if they don't get any answers there, they are pretty much out of options as far as improvement in his quality of life. Let's pray for a speedy admittance and answers!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Flag Day, Friends!
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Happy Friday, Friends! Have you had a nice week?
I have mixed emotions about this week's devotion. I disagree that you must first focus on losing someone before you can fully love them. I tend to not think about losses before having to face them. To me that's borrowing trouble, as my grandmother used to say. Just my opinion. What are your thoughts about the lesson?
Here is this week's scripture:
Prayer Requests
- Rita asks for us to pray for her younger daughter's relationship struggles, and that she will listen to God's spirit within to make the right decisions.
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job. AI has taken away many jobs in his industry. Mike might have the opportunity to redo a game with a friends. Let's pray that this works out for him, and it will lead to more opportunities.
- Please continue to pray for our military and military families.
- Continue to pray for Carla's son Sam and the 157th! Sam is in Louisiana training. It's hot there, y'all! Pray that he will stay hydrated.
- Praise to God for allowing us to live during this time in the greatest Republic the world has ever known.
- It looks like John has been accepted as a patient at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. It could be up to 12 weeks before he is admitted. He has seen several specialists in the last 3 or 4 years. Diana says if they don't get any answers there, they are pretty much out of options as far as improvement in his quality of life. Let's pray for a speedy admittance and answers!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Monday, Friends! How was your weekend? We went blueberry picking, and had a blast. So guess what today's post's theme is???
This week's lesson is entitled "losing grace." If I'm being honest, I don't like the title. Obviously I haven't read it yet, but it's usually not good to lose things. This week's scripture doesn't seem to fit with the title, does it...
Prayer Requests
- Rita asks for us to pray for her younger daughter's relationship struggles, and that she will listen to God's spirit within to make the right decisions.
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job. AI has taken away many jobs in his industry. Mike might have the opportunity to redo a game with a friends. Let's pray that this works out for him, and it will lead to more opportunities.
- Please continue to pray for our military and military families.
- Continue to pray for Carla's son Sam and the 157th! Sam is in Louisiana training. It's hot there, y'all! Pray that he will stay hydrated.
- Please continue to pray for Shanley Belle and Christopher. Also, pray for Trip because he's having his genetic testing today. Shelley's isn't scheduled yet.
- Pray for Nana Diana's husband, John. He is being admitted into Mayo Clinic, and we need to pray for discernment and guidance for his medical team.
- Praise to God for allowing us to live during this time in the greatest Republic the world has ever known.
- Kitty asks for us to pray for travel mercies for her and her whole family before and during their vacation to Cancun on June 9th-13th. (They left yesterday and will return on Thursday.)
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Friday, Friends! How has your week been? I've been spending most of my time this week cooking and putting up vegetables for winter. I'm turning into my grandmother!
This week's devotion is entitled "endless grace." I thought it was such a sweet lesson. Ann chooses to put aside the chores focus on holding her sleeping child and committing to memory her daughter's precious features. I can remember when Shanley Belle was a newborn, and I'd get up in the wee hours for the early, early feedings. I can remember watching Elizabeth Vargas on the (very early) news, and hoping and praying that God would bless me by helping me to remember those precious moments. And in His Goodness, He did!
Here is this week's scripture:
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Also mentioned in the lesson:
Perfect love casts out all fear.
That quote was taken from:
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Prayer Requests:
- Rita asks for us to pray for her younger daughter's relationship struggles, and that she will listen to God's spirit within to make the right decisions.
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job. AI has taken away many jobs in his industry. Mike might have the opportunity to redo a game with a friends. Let's pray that this works out for him, and it will lead to more opportunities.
- Please continue to pray for our military and military families.
- Continue to pray for Carla's son Sam and the 157th! Sam is in Louisiana training. It's hot there, y'all! Pray that he will stay hydrated.
- Please continue to pray for Shanley Belle and Christopher. Also, pray for Trip and our daughter Shelley as they will have their genetic testing soon.
- Pray for Nana Diana's husband, John. He is being admitted into Mayo Clinic, and we need to pray for discernment and guidance for his medical team.
- Praise to God for allowing us to live during this time in the greatest Republic the world has ever known.
- Kitty asks for us to pray for travel mercies for her and her whole family before and during their vacation to Cancun on June 9th-13th (they are leaving Sunday).
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
Happy Monday, Friends! I hope you're having a lovely start to your week. Last week was a wee bit challenging with Memorial Day on Monday, plus we were also busy with activities during the rest of the week. I couldn't seem to get caught-up!
Can you believe it's already June? This year is flying by, isn't it! I am so happy to report that this is the first month in years I haven't had a doctor's appointment. Alleluia!
This week's lesson is entitled "endless grace." I'm hoping to read it this afternoon because my morning will be filled with errands.
Here is this week's scripture:
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Prayer Requests
- Rita asks for us to pray for her younger daughter's relationship struggles, and that she will listen to God's spirit within to make the right decisions.
- Pray for Kitty's son Mike to get a job. AI has taken away many jobs in his industry. Mike might have the opportunity to redo a game with a friends. Let's pray that this works out for him, and it will lead to more opportunities.
- Please continue to pray for our military and military families.
- Continue to pray for Carla's son Sam and the 157th! Sam is in Louisiana training.
- Please continue to pray for Shanley Belle and Christopher.
- Pray for Nana Diana's husband, John. He is being admitted into Mayo Clinic, and we need to pray for discernment and guidance for his medical team.
- Praise to God for allowing us to live during this time in the greatest Republic the world has ever known.
- Kitty asks for us to pray for travel mercies for her and her whole family before and during their vacation to Cancun on June 9th-13th.
I hope I can get my errands run this morning and get them out of the way!
Have a productive week, and let your little light shine!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
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