25°F W14mph SR0733 SS1653
Morning Offering given
Village dusted in new pristine snow
Coffee good
St. Anthony helps us understand that solitude is vital if we wish to meditate on and approach God. Father, teach me that by giving myself to you in silence and meditation and quietude, I am also giving myself the gift of your awe-inspiring presence.
Meditations for Each Day pg. 20: The Help of God… Do not think it is sufficient to ask for God’s help; his assistance is absolutely necessary, but our co-operation with divine grace is equally necessary.
Scripture Readings on Day 16
•Cultivating a Quiet Heart: John 14:27 Peace* I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.s
•New Beginnings: Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us* and persevere in running the race that lies before us 2while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God.a
Friday has arrived, Reflexology and Chiropractic appointments begin the day. To be followed by another bout of office cleaning and organizing, a copy job, and ending with taking someone home after stopping at the fabric shop on County U.
BOOK: John Grisham’s Gray Mountain... a must-read! 12 hours of edge-of-the-seat drama.
The man is off to Milwaukee for the day.
Know you are prayed for.