Take this day to catch up on your reading, pray, and rest in the presence of the Lord.
Each Saturday we are turning from the tragedy of Judges to the hope of the gospel in Psalm 32, a psalm about joy and forgiveness.
When I kept silent, my bones became brittle
from my groaning all day long.
For day and night your hand was heavy on me;
my strength was drained
as in the summer’s heat. Selah
Then I acknowledged my sin to you
and did not conceal my iniquity.
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,”
and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah
—Psalm 32:3–5
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Yesterday’s reading was hard. Would God hold someone to such a vow? I read with interest the various themes on what actually happened. God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, but then provided another sacrifice in order to save both Isaac and Abraham. We know that God has said that He abhors human burnt sacrifices. So, I’m leaning towards that Japheth giving his daughter over to sacrifice by serving in the temple the rest of her life. He still loses the close relationship with her, as well as the opportunity to have grandchildren.
I so appreciate everyone’s comments and insights this week. Judges is a tough read, and all of the discussion has brought deeper understanding and lessons to be learned.
I am praying for each of your requests as I read them. I pray all of you are feeling God’s work in each circumstance you are facing.
Thank you so much to all who have been praying for me. Yesterday’s neurologist appointment didn’t actually bring a diagnosis, but cleared up a few things. The memory test showed that I have mild cognitive degeneration and more severe cognitive degeneration in other areas. I particularly have difficulty in following instructions. The sleep study also showed some mild sleep apnea. Next steps: I’m going to have a PET scan, which will show the areas of my brain that aren’t working at full capacity. I’m also going to have a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) which has some markers that indicate Alzheimer’s or Lewy Body Dementia. I also have to talk to a sleep specialist about the possibility of a c-pap machine. I really don’t think I’d do well with one. My husband uses one, and I think I couldn’t do it. The doctor said that disturbed sleep patterns can speed up the decline in cognitive function, and they want to be sure they are giving me all the tools I need in order to delay the progression of the decline.
When I really think about it, I get a bit sick to my stomach and can feel depression even deeper than I’m dealing with already.
Please join me in prayer asking God to give me peace during all these tests, appointments, and waiting for answers. (Im not supposed to see the neurologist again until January). I’m also asking God, if it is His will, for a miracle and I won’t have Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. I am scared to the bottom of my heart of forgetting my daughter and grandchildren. I’m praying that no matter what else happens, I will always remember them, and how very much I love them. I’m also praying to be able to maintain a close relationship with God.
Again, thank you for your prayers.
Good Morning She’s!
I haven’t had the chance to sit down and do a study with SRT for a long time due to my crazy summer/ fall schedule with the business. This has been such a hard season, (not at all related to the business) and I am just getting my bearings again. Something Mercy pointed out on Deborah and Jael’s story really helped with what I am going through this current season:
“look at Jael, she tricked her enemy telling him, come in and don’t be afraid, with milk and cozy blanket to lull, and bam, hammer. And the Bible calls her MOST blessed (“Most blessed of women be Jael”-Judges 5:24). God’s ways are very different than people’s ways. Jael was probably called all kinds of evil names in the news and social media report of the other side. But may God’s word trump all, over the worldview of men. May we learn from this lesson and discern, when to love the enemies, and when to grab a tent peg. Be blessed dear sisters.”
Thank you for your words, Mercy. They were so timely in the hard season I am in <3
@Foster mama – praying for you! My sister has a hard time with sleep as well. Happy Saturday Fridays. @Mari V – I feel you with the cold weather except our cold is 7 degrees this morning haha. Winters are hard for me as we don’t always see the sun.
Good morning sweet She’s And happy Saturday from a much colder sunny California. Brr…
I’m grateful that the She Reads Truth team gave us Grace Day to read in psalms, something encouraging Especially after yesterday’s reading. I had a very hard time with it and crying on the way to drop off my daughter to school. She even took the time to read what I had read. I’m still trying to understand it. And I went back to to read comments last night. There are different speculations. Even then, I trust my God, my Jesus, that He has it all under control, and knows what’s best for all of us. I had another good meeting with the teacher, who I’m the para for. Continued prayers are appreciated. I want to be able to perform well and be more organized on my own, and for my brain to work at full capacity to REMEMBER and keep up with all my duties so that I’m a SUPPORT to the teacher instead of she having to remind me. Pray my memory and brain function well so I get a good system. I want to be a great support for her, as she has so much to do already.
Praying for you Foster Mama.
God is faithful. This verse reminds me of God’s goodness and mercy. I am a sinner saved by grace. If God never does anything else for me, I have received His mercy and forgiveness. Thank you Lord!
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Thank you,
DONNA WOLCOTT and MANDI for those updates! Continued prayers for peace and trust in the waiting, and hugs to you both! ❤