Family Matters Continued...

My brother which has lost his job has prayed for God to reveal to him what he would want him to do. So, yesterday he interviewed to become a Firefighter. I was really worried about his long drive before, but now? As we were sharing scripture he told me that he had read Matthew 6:25, "Do Not Worry". He also shared with me that a close friend had told him "If you find yourself in a hole...Stop digging!" He actually felt like he was in a hole at his last employment. I would like to share this with a few "not so close friends" in my life but am not sure how accepting they would be. I think sometimes we grasp at straws when there are no straws to grasp. Instead of moving on and letting God lead us, we tend to hang on to something that is no longer what God desires in our lives. Some of us learn the hard way, instead of letting go and letting God be in control! Whether it be money, pride, peers, or something else, it could be preventing us from doing the work God has called us to do. I am proud of my brother for seeking God's will and letting Him be his guidance! Please pray for his safety and God's guidance while opening this new chapter in not only his life but ours as well.

Family Matters

I found out yesterday my younger brother has lost his job. I am sure at this time it can't possibly seem like a good thing but he was driving 2 sometimes three hours one way! (Atlanta traffic) He and his family moved there a couple years ago and we miss them terribly! Maybe this would be the perfect time for them to move back home!

On another note my grandmother isn't doing very well. At 91 she has cancer and recently decided to not forgo any other treatment. She isn't in any great pain but I have noticed a great change in the last two weeks. The only comfort is knowing what God has in store for her!!

Please pray for them!

Helping Others

Okay. I am joining all you bloggers! I am sure it will be a struggle to find time but I really enjoy being connected and sharing thoughts with those who share the same interests as myself. So, my thoughts for today?
I, with my children, do a daily devotion. We can't wait to peek at what lies ahead and Monday's "Time with God" is The Joy of Helping. I love to help others! The scripture is 1 John 3:17. It talks about showing compassion for others in need and if you shut someone out, is God really residing in you? The devotion talks about helping others who do not have clothing.
One of my joys in helping others is the fact that I like to clean (yes, I did say clean!) and what a better way to help others who are not so fortunate to be able to do so? Yes, it does pay, some better than others, but the real reward is being able to help those in need. I have an elderly couple whom I clean for and what a blessing they are to me! The elderly man is bed ridden from a stroke. The lady of the house has a really bad back but her love for him...AMAZING! She works none stop every day doing for him what needs to be done, anything! He calls for her repeatedly..mama, mama. She respondes with "yes dear". I wonder does she ever get short or aggravated with him? Not while I am there. How are you helping others? Do we tend to get "caught up" in putting our own needs first and not showing compassion for others?