Monday Musings

1. God always brings encouragement at just the right times! I received a card from a friend in the mail today, and yesterday a friend's testimony was such an encouragement to me! Last week I was reading from Psalm 40. As I read and meditate on these verses still, my heart really can echo the heart-cries of the Psalmist. I really could copy all of the verses, but the last 2 I will share this evening:

 But may all who seek you
  rejoice and be glad in you;
 may those who love your salvation
  say continually, “Great is the LORD!”
 As for me, I am poor and needy,
  but the Lord takes thought for me.
 You are my help and my deliverer;
  do not delay, O my God!
(Psalm 40:16-17 ESV)

The more I learn and grow, the more I realize just how needy I am! What a glorious thought to know that in spite of my sinfulness and weakness, the Lord takes thought for me. He is my Help and my Deliverer. It is all because of the work Christ has done for me and in me! I am so grateful!

2. My sister closed on a new house today. We went over and helped pull up carpet and pull out staples! There are nice wood floors underneath. I expect we will spend many hours helping out over the next few weeks. I am so happy for her. I remember the excitement we had as we worked on our own home. The projects never end, but home ownership really is fun!

3. Miss E is still not feeling very well. We will see how she is doing tomorrow. I hope she wakes up her normal, cheerful self. I got to hold a 4 day old baby today. I forget how small they "come out." I had to go look at pictures of Miss E to remember that she really was that small!