Nov. 16th, 2002

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We've been going to hear Dr. David Hocking, from California, as he speaks on prophecy at a church about twenty minutes from here. I'll have to share what he talked about later, but I know that Amanda (K.) and Tammy would both enjoy it (at least, I think they would...considering their interest in Israel, etc.):-) We may go hear him again tomorrow (between our church services), and maybe Monday as well (he'll be talking about marriage that evening).

It was in the twenties here when I got up this morning, and I did not want to get away from my blankets! Now it's the in the forties and that actually feels almost warm! (Amazing how quickly my perspective changed, since I was freezing at these temperatures when the weather had just started changing.)

Yesterday, I didn't get much done here, but I spent a couple hours with a friend talking and praying (the talking was about what we were praying about), then she came to our house for lunch. My grandmother had come over at that point, and joined us for lunch, too. Then, I spent about half an hour working on a picture my grandmother needed enlarged and printed different ways for an art class she's teaching. I really enjoyed spending that time with her--having something productive to do really eliminates a lot of the stress that can go into making conversation.:-) Anyway, she was very pleased with the results, and I was pleased that she was pleased.

Then, of course, we went to the prophecy conference in the evening. After that, most of us went and had frosties at Wendy's, a real treat for most of us since we rarely go to fastfood (or any kind of) restaurants. My 3 y.o. sister was especially delighted. Her behavior, though, was not perfect...but somehow it amused me. When she wanted to address one of our brothers at the table next to ours, she yelled to him, which is not appropriate, but still the only way to get the attention of most of the guys in our family. lol!

ANYWAY...

After my last lj entry, I ended up thinking about backsliding, and how easy it is for me to "backslide" without many people noticing it. One person might "backslide" by falling into immorality or some kind of addiction, or something along those lines...at any rate, what I'm saying is that the person's straying from God would be easily apparent through actions. If, however, I "backslid," I think it might be possible to keep up appearances for a while. Of course, on the other hand, I don't think that could last very long, but it might be long enough to keep me from the things that other people fall into so easily (not necessarily because they're weaker, but because I have less opportunity). I have a headache today, so I'm not thinking very clearly. I do know this, though, that either way about backsliding, I have to choose: Will I be faithful to the One Who has called me? Not in my own strength, though it is my desire, and I answer with a definite "Yes!"

All right, really, my last lj entry was about God's will...and this is what I was thinking about it:
I know that my thoughts and feelings aren't fully-aligned with God's Word, and that's where I need to change, by God's grace, with the help of the Holy Spirit, through the power of the precious blood of Jesus Christ my Savior.

If I know what's right AND do it, then why am I in turmoil?
[--Serving my family while staying at home--]However, I suspect that my knowing and doing right is not 100%, and that is a hindering factor, which I pray may change. Yup, I think that's what my problem is. The solution? Staying in the Word and in prayer!:-)

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