There is no Other
"There is no other God- there never had been, and
there never will be."

Isaiah 43:10b


My Take Aways

Something Old:
Can I get a witness to our key verse? Hallelujah!
He sees my troubles, yes He does.
He knows my rights and will not ignore them.
What a great and timely Word!

Something New:
I am a descendant of Jacob. God will pour out His Spirit on me. (Isaiah 44:3)
Never not ask for help. (I know grammatically that is incorrect.)
God said that He had proven Himself faithful (43:14-17), wanted to do a new thing for them, better than anything they had seen before (43:18:-19) yet they did not ask for help.

Something to Do:
Forgive me Lord for forgetting my experiences with you and allowing them to give me hope in the new thing you desire to do despite my current circumstances. I am asking for your help to do what I can not do. You are God and I am not. Make a river in the wasteland of my current circumstances, pour out Your plan and wow me and all of those involved.


28 Comments:

Blogger Karen said...

Oh Wendy! Amen and Amen! Such good words today! I loved this reading!

Welcome Lizzie! Happy birthday (late) Gaylene! Thank you Michelle for your synopsis of Charles Stanley's talk. Thank you also Grace and Peace for your posting yesterday! It reminded me of this old hymn: Ye Servants of God, text Charles Wesley

1. Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim,
and publish abroad his wonderful name;
the name all-victorious of Jesus extol,
his kingdom is glorious and rules over all.

2. God ruleth on high, almighty to save,
and still he is nigh, his presence we have;
the great congregation his triumph shall sing,
ascribing salvation to Jesus, our King.

3. "Salvation to God, who sits on the throne!"
Let all cry aloud and honor the Son;
the praises of Jesus the angels proclaim,
fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb.

4. Then let us adore and give him his right,
all glory and power, all wisdom and might;
all honor and blessing with angels above,
and thanks never ceasing and infinite love.

Morgen, lifting you up in prayer today. May the unsettled nature of your heart find peace in His presence today.

Today another verse that jumped off the pages at me was Isaiah 42:6-7 (regarding His Servant)

6 “I, the Lord, have called you to demonstrate my righteousness.
I will take you by the hand and guard you,
and I will give you to my people, Israel,
as a symbol of my covenant with them.
And you will be a light to guide the nations.
7 You will open the eyes of the blind.
You will free the captives from prison,
releasing those who sit in dark dungeons.

Also 42:4b - Even distant lands beyond the sea will wait for his instruction.

The footnote here says "And his name will be the hope of all the world." Amen! We are the distant lands. We wait for his instruction. He is our hope and our salvation!

My Hope is Built on Nothing Less

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly trust in Jesus’ Name.
Refrain

On Christ the solid Rock I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

When darkness seems to hide His face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.

Refrain

His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Support me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.

Refrain

When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh may I then in Him be found.
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.

Refrain

Have a great Friday everyone!

Karen, Basel

Blogger Michelle said...

Good morning, GIG's,

Wendy, thank you for your faithfulness as our awesome teacher. Peace be with you today and throughout the weekend.

Today's reading was long, but as I look back over what I circled, I keyed in on a few phrases that keep things simple and straightforward for me as I seek to walk with Him and do His will and try to be who He wants me to be.

Praise Him: Isaiah 42:12
"Let the whole world glorify the LORD; let it sing his praise."

Do the right thing: Isaiah 42:20
"You see and recognize what is right but refuse to act on it. (I don't want to make that mistake!)

Pray for His help: Isaiah 43:22
"But, dear family of Jacob, you refuse to ask for my help. You have grown tired of me, O Israel!"

Trust Him: Isaiah 40:31
"But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint."

Lizzy-- WELCOME! Here's a big welcome to Wendy Land hug coming your way. Any sister of Jacque's is a sister of mine!

Linda, prayers today for safe travels and a joyful homecoming for your husband and his mission team.

I have a prayer request for a young adult named Ryan just diagnosed with testicular cancer. He is my spiritual mentor's nephew. Ryan has Down's Syndrome, and lost his mother (my friend's sister)a year ago to Scleroderma. This is the same disease my sister Denise has. Praise the Lord, Denise was discharged from the hospital yesterday, but is still on very strong antibiotics which her husband has to give her intraveneously.

Have a blessed, 4:8 day, sisters!

Peace and Gratitude,
Michelle in New England

Blogger Rhonda said...

Good Morning All,

Wendy….prayers for you this weekend at the She Speaks Conference. Wendy you look like you could just use a good loooooong hug today. Sending you one Precious! ((((((BIG HUG))))))!! Bless You…Thanks for all you do.

Wendy to ponder:
I Am Not Alone….
I am, by the grace of God, full of joy and gladness because I am not alone--Christ is with me. In the midst of this storm I cast my anchor towards the throne of God, the anchor that is the lively hope in my heart.

From: Safely through the storm
120 reflection on Hope
By Debra Herbeck

So many underlined for me today….This one here though ….I was reading when Dillon walked through the door last night after getting home from work, been some long days cause both have been doing straw putting it up in the barns (very hard labor) and Brady finally got to sit down after a long day at baseball camp. (2 days prior he also has been helping in the straw).

Bible verse: Isaiah 40: 30 -31: Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

Karen….Such wonderful post always. Charles Wesley that was great

Jacque….the foreshadowing yesterday …that was wonderful! What # in the family is your little sister Liz? Liz you have a wonderful big sister!! Hi I am Rhonda…I am from a big family too. There are 11 of us. I was the 8th child. (5 boys -6 girls). Jacque your in my prayers for Michael…The fog is lifting, your job situation, and your Mom to find a place for her that is safe and happy (believe). Thank you Lord for her friend Patty. Jacque…Look at all what is on your plate….I was in my garden last night pruning….thinking of a lot of you and our group….down the road (visualize) the pruning he was doing on you and Michael. Oh also….hubby doesn’t trust me to be his barber. I tried once. He is going to the barber this afternoon when gets in. He drove through Nebraska yesterday after loading in Colorado.

Donna TX…first day on your job. High five sister!! Keep you in my prayers on this.

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Jodi…May you be blessed at she Speaks Conference…How did you make out yesterday with committing to giving thanks til you went to bed? I had you in my prayers. “Strong & courageous”

Gaylene…. “HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!” Keep striving for the outer limits. Your totatly awesome…so impressive….Hope you had no papers to write yesterday.

Morgen…Proverbs 31 dev challenge…(to be humbly joyful and content in whatever circumstance)…brush yourself off…and keep going. You can do it. Don’t be too hard on yourself.

Linda…(must have Jewelry) Am I giving God the glory, even when things aren’t going how I want them to go, Do I trust Him and Him alone? You had me pondering yesterday. Something I am working on too.

Michelle…thanks for jotting down and summarizing Dr. Stanley sermon “Does prayer influence God” those were good….lots to think about….(time need more of it). Love your heart. Prayers for you to have a wonderful (today) may he continue to guide you. Will be praying for Ryan….WELCOME HOME DENISE!!

Susan…It is a chance for us to truly show our trust and obedience in Him. (That sounds right on the button).

Jennifer Renee….Thinking lots about you…in my prayers continually….For you Jenn…Call your Spiritual Mom and your Christian Counselor friend. Could you move closer to them?

Liz…WELCOME!! I ask God’s mercy in my sinful life and I want to repent not simply confess, my unforgiveness towards her husband. She thanks Him for doing this work in her only by the power of His Spirit. (Our God is Awesome isn’t he??) Thanks for sharing this. Chewing on these words (repent not simply confess)….You have a great wonderful big sister…Jacque.

Grace and Peace…thanks for the (Streams in the desert devotional). Very Very relevant to your key verse. Oh that was so good!

Debra…Thanks for your precious thoughts always.

In Christ Alone...
Rhonda

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Do not be afraid, my chosen one. For I will quench your thirst and I will pour out my Spirit and my blessing."
Amen Lord. I am reaching for the hem of Your robe.

Morgen

Blogger Linda said...

Good morning everyone, today’s lesson hit home for me. I want to hang on to the vision that I am important to God and He is right there with me, holding my hands. What comfort in that!
I could use some prayer. I went for a mammogram yesterday and ended up having two biopsies. I have to wait through the weekend before I get the results. I spent the afternoon, yesterday in God’s word to calm down. I had memorized Isaiah 41:9-10 years ago and it was timely when I came upon it yesterday.
“I have chosen you and will not throw you away. Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t’ be discouraged for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my righteous right hand.
Linda

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Don't think it can get any better than today's reading. I wrote all over these pages with different peoples names.

Jen Ren, 43:8. I praise God that though you may not be able to see, you are not "blind" to God. He holds your right hand by His right "strong" hand. And then you are face to face with our Maker. All of us look towards that day, wanting to be able to see Him. Like the little boy who was afraid of his room at night, parents told him that God was there with him. The boy said that he wanted some one with skin on. That is how we all feel, longing for the day when we can "see" him face to face. When Moses saw the glory of His face, Moses turned white and glowed. What will that day be like for us.

The passage of Chirst, some 400 years before He walked the earth with us, is so right on. And there are no pictures of that so we can see His earthly body.

It is all faith. We know that it is happening, will happen, and did happen, and some day we will see it Face to Face, (like Wendy says).

Some day Jen Ren I will be face to face with you, no name tags needed, and we will rejoice together. But for today my prayer is that you will conquer with God's hand your fears and depression. It hurts us GIGs that you are hurting. God is blessing you, right this minute, "be still and know that I am God".

Donna - TX

Blogger Runner Mom said...

Morning, GIGS! Wendy, AMEN!!! Mercy! What a wonderful reading this morning! So many nuggets and lots of my favorite verses!Of course, Is 40:28-31 is so close to my heart as a runner and a Christian! Something new today and SO INCREDIABLY TRUE is Is 42:20--we see what is right but refuse to act on it and hear with our ears but we don't really listen. I need to listen better than what I do! To my hubby, my kids, my friends, and especially to His WORD. I need to blot out other things and focus a lot better! This is a great verse for me!

Linda(Must Haves Jewelry), you will be in my prayers, sweet friend! God will give you His perfect peace in the wait. Sending hugs!Michele, praying for Ryan and his family too. All of you gals are in my prayers. It is a joy and honor to lift you all up.

Wendy, I am so sad that I won't be at She Speaks next week! I'll keep you all on my heart! You are going to have to give out hugs for me!!! Thanks for this great vlog today!
Hugs!
Susan

Thank you Karen for the song. I'm praying the Lord will take the mission team and plane upon His eagles wings as they head for Miami, landing 10:50 eastern. No news means they have the same flight schedule, no changes. The next leg is to Dallas, then home at 5:30 central time today.

Rhonda, I'm glad you mention everyone's special needs for prayer, that way I can join you, inspite of my memory, or lack of.

Sweet Linda, hold on to your faith in Jesus. I'm praying for you all weekend for peace.

Is. 42:7 reminds me of Luke 4:18, where Jesus quotes Is.61 saying He has come to preach the gospel to the poor, heal the brokenhearted, deliver the captives, give sight to the blind, set at liberty those bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord. During the year of jubilee, servants were freed, debts dropped, mortgaged land returned to original owners.

Jesus had an agenda, didn't He?
I have my agenda for today, but what is His agenda for me?
Jesus touched on a lot of situations, He covers each of our needs. Praise God!

Have a fabulous weekend all. Got to clean house, hubby is coming home.
Linda from Ark.

Blogger ~Grace and Peace said...

Michelle, praying for Ryan. He's been through so much...

Linda (Must have jewelry), praying for God's peace for you for whatever the outcome is. I have a friend who is a 16-year breast cancer survivor. She is still on fire for the Lord. He used the cancer to turn her to Him. She did and last Saturday she manned our church booth at the Gay Pride parade to minister to them and one person gave their life to the Lord.

Linda fr Ark, praying for travel mercies for your Hubby!

Rhonda, bless you and your sons. I wish I could send my son over there to help. Yours could use it and mine needs a job.

One verse stood out for me in today's reading. It was the verse I read over and over again to my mom as she lay dying in ICU: "Isaiah 41:10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand."
Honestly when I was reading that verse I was praying that God would cure her and heal her. As it became evident that it was not going to happen, I still read it out loud but it was more for my Dad, my sister, my brother and me. Six years later, I can attest that God kept His end of the bargain. He still does.

Have a blessed day everyone.

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dear Friends,

"On Christ the solid rock I stand, all else is sinking sand."

Now I know why I was lead to this study at this time in my life. My support system is so small - my whole family consists of a brother and sister-in-law in Conn., one niece in N.Y. my daughter in Diego Garcia who will be heading to Bahrain in November, and a son in Arizona. No Aunts, uncles, or cousins. And a friend I haven't talked to in six months - she has bi-polar disease and has become reclusive. Now I have a strengthening faith in God and no fear of the future and all of you hugging me in cyberspace!

I just had a phone call about 1/2 hour ago re breast biopsy. It is positive for carcinoma. I even have a Dr. appt. at 12;30 for further consulation. Probably a lumpectomy in my future.Thank you for all your prayers and kindest wishes. Remember I said - "His will be done" before the test. So be it.

I'll keep you informed as I know more and also keep up to date on readings.............

I feel badly I didn't make it yesterday to sing and dance with my Special Populations group. I trust I will be able to continue on with them and also my older friends at assisted living. You can,if you like, pray for this above all else.

I still will be pushing for the outer limits and keeping on, keeping on.

Your friend in Christ, Dixie in Fl.

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank you for your very personal and moving message today Wendy. It is the message we need to hear day after day. This why I come back every day; it is so easy to lose the power of God's Word if we are not engaged. We find our strength in it.

I underlined so many things too-- so rich were the readings. I loved the vision of majesty that God paints in the verses of Isaiah 40, as He "picks up the earth as though it were a grain of sand." Wow. And He still sees our troubles in His depth of understanding. His promises in 43:1-2 are our reassurance-- He will be with us in our deep waters. I need to open my heart and feel Him holding my right hand.

I was thinking about Michael in 42:7, freeing the captives from prison, and releasing those who sit in dark dungeons. As I envision that depressing apartment he lived in, and see where he is now, I see that promise fulfilled! Thank you Lord!

Rhonda, I think I heard your husband honk yesterday! Thank you for your encouragement, dear friend.

Morgan, God is with you, and you are being prayed for. Reach for those tassels and hang on, the power of His love will short circuit to fill the needs of your heart.

Linda, I will keep you in my prayers, as you wait for the results of your biopsies. And Donna, your husband should be landing safely right about this time. What a joyful homecoming it will be! Michelle, Ryan in in my prayers, along with his family, who must be very special people. Dixie, you are such an inspiration of faith! God will take care of you and bring you healing. Praying that you will be able to continue your faithful work.

One more thing for now-- 41:24 ...concerning idols and false gods, "those who choose you pollute themselves." That's pretty strong. What am I polluting this temple with? My body, my heart, my thoughts, my time, my energy? I need to spend time letting God show me where I am polluted, and how I can purify those areas.

I am keeping all you dear friends and your intentions in my prayers. Liz I am thrilled to add you to my prayerwork (I'll explain that sometime!)

Blessings to all,
Jacque

Blogger ~Grace and Peace said...

Dixie,
I am sorry that the news is not what you had hoped to hear and it was a surprise and a shock to you. But you know what? It is not a surprise to our God. He knew you were going to go through this so He surrounded you with on-line sisters who can encourage you and lift you in prayer everyday.
Today, may our God of many names be your Jehovah Rapha and may He be your Jehovah Shalom.

ELOHIM......Genesis 1:1, Psalm 19:1
meaning "God", a reference to God's power and might.
ADONAI......Malachi 1:6
meaning "Lord", a reference to the Lordship of God.
JEHOVAH--YAHWEH.....Genesis 2:4
a reference to God's divine salvation.
JEHOVAH-MACCADDESHEM.......Exodus 31:13
meaning "The Lord thy sanctifier"
JEHOVAH-ROHI......Psalm 23:1
meaning "The Lord my shepherd"
JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH.......Ezekiel 48:35
meaning "The Lord who is present"
JEHOVAH-RAPHA.........Exodus 15:26
meaning "The Lord our healer"
JEHOVAH-TSIDKENU......Jeremiah 23:6
meaning "The Lord our righteousness"
JEHOVAH-JIREH.........Genesis 22:13-14
meaning "The Lord will provide"
JEHOVAH-NISSI.........Exodus 17:15
meaning "The Lord our banner"
JEHOVAH-SHALOM........Judges 6:24
meaning "The Lord is peace"
JEHOVAH-SABBAOTH......Isaiah 6:1-3
meaning "The Lord of Hosts"
JEHOVAH-GMOLAH........Jeremiah 51:6
meaning "The God of Recompense"
EL-ELYON..............Genesis 14:17-20,Isaiah 14:13-14
meaning "The most high God
EL-ROI................Genesis 16:13
meaning "The strong one who sees"
EL-SHADDAI............Genesis 17:1,Psalm 91:1
meaning "The God of the mountains or God Almighty"
EL-OLAM...............Isaiah 40:28-31
meaning "The everlasting God"

May He be all of these to you and more, today and the days ahead.

Blogger ~Grace and Peace said...

For those carrying a heavy load today. I found this from one of the blogs I visit. It's from Holley Gerth of Dayspring. http://holley.dayspring.com/

You're carried by love

I rest my head on the pillow without much rest in my heart.

To-do's swirl around in my mind. Tasks fall heavy on my shoulders.

I silently pray, "Lord, give the grace for me to carry all of this."

It seems I hear a whisper in response, "Ask instead for the grace to let Me carry you."

I once saw a child carrying a rock too big, determined to take it home.

Sweat beading, little feet laboring.

Then Daddy came and swooped up His girl. Joy. Giggles. Grace.

She still held the rock but it no longer weighed her down because someone held her.

I fall asleep with a smile...

thoughts as light as love.

I have made you and I will carry you.--God (Isaiah 46:4)

Anonymous Lizzy said...

Thank you all for welcoming me.

Dixie, I am so sorry for the news of your biopsy. Thanking God for giving you a strong Spirit-your words.. "His will be done" and "On Christ the solid Rock I stand". Praying right now for God to bring special women to love on you.
Author: Unknown
Cancer is so limited...
It cannot cripple love.
It cannot shatter hope.
It cannot corrode faith.
It cannot eat away peace.
It cannot destroy confidence.
It cannot kill friendship.
It cannot shut out memories.
It cannot silence courage.
It cannot reduce eternal life.
It cannot quench the Spirit.


The readings hit home and Wendy's message brought tears. Underlined 43:5b & 6I will bring your children from the east...I will say to the north, 'Give them up!'...Bring my sons from afar 44:3 I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.

These verses meant so much because...

My son Johnny, 23, has been going downhill emotionally for years and each week he seems to have a different spirit of afliction-depression, shame, and today he said anxiety. Praise God today he agreed to go meet with a Christian this week on tues at 4:00. I ask you to pray that satan will not put fear in him and cause him to cancel. God is telling me He will give back to Johnny all the things the theif has stolen from him. Thank you Papa! I know that along with Michael, Jacque, that God will bring Johnny out of the dungeon.

Blogger susie921 said...

Hi, all.
I have not entered the blog in a bit. We had our interior painted which was sorely needed and neglected as we raised our children. We still have a 17 and a 22 y.o. at home, but hopeful the paint will last.
Anyways, I had all I could do to keep up with the reading and the vblog.

I am not as well versed in the Bible as so many on the list are. My memory does not hold the exact verses either.

But, I can pray well for Johnny, like my own 22 y.o. Ryan, who doesn't seem to know his direction
And for Ryan mentioned on the list.
And for Linda who is waiting the hardest wait. The weekend after being told she has something but what...
I can pray for all who have difficulties in life. But, look to these verses as these Isiaih 40, 41 and 43 which we read repeatedly while my daughter was in the hospital with her cancer. We found such comfort and strength. My daughter was confirmed with just our family, a special confirmation, as she had missed her confirmation because of her diagnosis and chemo effects. While the pastor confirmed her he read over her Isaiah 43-1:9

Continuing to pray for my new friends on this list, and for Wendy who guides us so well.

Susie
Wisconsin

Blogger Linda said...

Dixie, please know that you are being prayed for. You are on my heart today.

Blogger Rhonda said...

Grace & Peace...Thank you for the list of God names and their meaning...I have always been wanting to do that. I have it copied....also Grace & Peace ....send Him(your son) over...3 different farms are calling for them....The Lord is renewing their strength today. It rained last night. It was just a "WOW" moment for me when he came through the door....the verse I was on and seeing Him....His face and arms from sweating collecting the dust and dirt on His body...His hands are becoming such young mans hands...had a few blisters. His Dad teaches them...and joking will say (Yhea gotta be tough!!). So many proverbs talk about idle hands. I will have your son in prayers for a job.

Linda (Jewels)...Know you will be in my prayers. You went to the best place to receive comfort yesterday.

Linda (country Rd.) would like updates on the D.R. Nice way to welcome hubby home.

Dixie...praying for you. You are such a "solid rock" ....please do keep us informed. Keep dancing, dancing, and dance some more. in prayers for sure.

Jacque....Pondering your 41:24. You inspire so many of us...know that.

Liz...Praying for Johnny. Lori a very special (super prayer warrior) has a list of all of our children. She is on vacation for another week...We would be honored to add all your children to this list...alot of us have it and pray for them. Lori....we are missing You.

Susie...THANKS!! your statement, "But, I can pray"...that is tremendious.

Franny...Praying for Dylan... to make right choices...right girlfriend.

Elizabeth...Praying for job opening.

AB in IN, Rhonda NY, Betty Kris Kate, Amber, Amy, Teeny, Brandee, Allie, Loice, Stephanie, Cindy PA, Kristen TX, Mary, Missy TX, Anne VA, Diana TX, Jennifer Iowa, Kelly, Mary SW Ohio, Michelle VA, Lyn TX, Angela, Debbie NC, Emily, Jane SC, Jeanne NC, Jessica, Judi B Potomac, Jules, Leslie NC, Linda TX,Lucy M, Maria TX, Mary Ann,Nancy TX, Renee WI, Ruth,Suzy R, Tina & Claire, Val KY, Wander, The Wetzel Clan

Thinking & praying of all of you lots today!
Rhonda

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Anonymous Deb said...

Wendy,
Thank you so much for sharing your heart and excellent teaching with us. I need to put this lesson on repeat!

I'm heading to She Speaks next week. One of my goals is to find you and thank you in person. Can't wait!

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Everyone,

Welcome Lizzy.

Seeing God's reminder in these scriptures in Isaiah 40-44-5: Do not fear, I am with you, I will help you, He gives strength when I wait on the Him. Trust Him. Hope in Him. Peace in Him. We are worthy to Him.

God's love and care for us. He cares about even the littlest things in our lives.

No job yet. I am seeking the Lord's direction if He wants me to move out of state where some people I know live. I pray for open doors and that God will work out the details for me to get up there, stay with someone if possible. I am still looking at office work, being a mother's helper or helping a senior lady.

I appreciate your prayers. I pray for all of you too.

Thank you. I hope all of you have a great weekend.

Blessings, Elizabeth in California

Blogger ~Grace and Peace said...

Rhonda,
Oh how I wish I can send him over there. That seems to be where the jobs are that build character and good work ethic. Thank you for your prayers for him to find one closer to home. I sent him a link for a Head Lice Remover specialist (professional nit picker is what they call it I think) but he was not amused. Since most employers look for experience, he can honestly say he does in this area. But he wouldn't go for it. He's so picky (get it? picky? yeah, bad one. sorry).

((((HUGS)))) to all who need them.

Blogger Michelle said...

Dixie, I'm so sorry you have a struggle ahead of you, but I am so grateful that the Lord brought us all together in this Bible study, for reasons unique to each of us. I have prayed for your needs today, and for your children, and I think of you often throughout the day, as I'm sure many in this sisterhood do. Please feel His great love for you as you lay your head down to sleep tonight, dear Dixie, and the love of all of us as well.

Peace and Gratitude,
Michelle in New England

P.S. I just have to share with you all the highlight of my day, on the beach with my niece-in-law and her three little ones. Picture a curly-headed, blond two-year-old girl, damp, diaper-bottomed and mud-splattered, grinning and singing, "Look on the bright side of liiiiiiiiffe! Look on the bright side of liiiiiiifffee!" One of God's glorious creations! Can I hear an AMEN!

Blogger Debra said...

Dearest Dixie,
Been praying for you and I am sorry to hear the result was positive. The Lord will always be with you and you have greatest prayer warriors on your side in this bible study. Lord, please fill her with your peace, love, comfort and encouragement as she goes through this time of trial.
Love and Hugs Dixie.

Michele-Keeping Ryan in prayer

That prayer at the end was really applying to myself also Wendy I know how faithful God is and he will move in my situation also. Lord WOW me and all those involved,
I cant wait to see your hand in it.
Thank you for that prayer..

Have a wonderful weekend all,
Love, Debra

Blogger Val in KY said...

Wendy, Amen & Amen sister!
Thank you for pouring your heart out...The Lord gave me Is 43:18-19 as this year's theme and it has proven to be something He was preparing me for because I am in a season of wasteland and I need to be reminded to SEE the new thing He is doing!

Valerie, KY

Blogger Kristi Butler said...

My precious "sister", we have surely walked upon the mountains and through the valleys. What a blessing to remember His faithfulness...His sovereignty...His strength...His unfailing love...and the power of His Word!!!

Looking forward to sharing many "new things" with you!!!

I love you!

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