Worry Warts!

 Worry Warts!

 

Some of us have a tendency to worry about things that are pretty much beyond our abilities to touch with a helping hand. Today, a friend came by and she was so miserable with the medical problems that she has. It makes me want to do something for her and help her get beyond the pain and the hopeless feelings that she has been facing. You all have been there. Either we face those problems ourselves or have someone close to us that has to face either or both physical and emotional turmoil. It is human nature—or the nature of a parent—to want to help in the best way we can. About the best this old woman has been able to do so far has been to pray about what is going on with others. Our friends, our children (of any age), and even the community where we live is pretty much always on our mind. Prayers are our first offering.

 

Looking up at the clouds outside has made another reason for my prayers. We definitely need some rain as things are getting quite dry right now. The city has decided not to restrict our watering, but common sense tells a person that the wind is drying out everything beyond what is available in our lakes. We did get some good rain this year, but a chance to ask for those clouds to help us is just another reason to praise God for His help and to ask for the necessary rain.

 

Speaking of rain, my sister-by-another-mother, Sharon Dickerson has said that they have good reasons to appreciate rain boots in her part of the world. Shreveport has all the rain that we have been needing. She said that every time it stops raining for a day, they have to get the mower out and try to keep up with the grass! No sense making hay if the baler is going to have to do the backstroke! That hurry cane down in the Gulf will affect every place for a good while. Wouldn’t mind getting some of that rain, but know that the flooded places really could stand to dry out.

 

Talked to Sterling a bit ago and found out that he is now the proud papa to some wrens. He left a window open above his work bench, and the wrens found the box where he kept his gloves. Now four little eggs are in that glove box. It makes me smile to think about those sweet birds. We don’t seem to have many birds here this year. Not sure just why. Certainly have the doggone flies, however! Sterling said they are thick up his way! Guess it must be like that just about everywhere. Weird.

 

Thinking about all the kids that have graduated this year and are out there looking for jobs. Let us pray for them that they may find what they need so that they can become productive members of society. They want to do their best at whatever they can find to do. That’s the type of attitude that God expects of all of us, no matter what our age may be. Maybe being a prayer warrior is our main job right now. May our prayers be heard.

 

Sterling was telling about his friend Polly who has been living on cereal and milk lately because she did not have a way to the grocery store or much money to spend there. Have no idea what kind of food pantry they have in that area, but sometimes the food given out by those pantries is usually beans and rice—no veggies whatsoever. Even Ramen noodles are better than beans and rice in my estimation. Anyway, Jacqui took the lady to the grocery store. It is my hope that the little ol’ lady will have enough decent food to keep her healthy. Lots of folks need these fresh vegetables that the gardens are making right now. If a person can share with others, that can certainly make a difference.

 

Tonight let us pray for those whose needs we can help, for those whose needs we understand, and for those whose concerns and needs are such that we may never know. May those who suffer with health problems be healed and comforted. May those who grieve be given peace. May those whose minds need to be healed be given answers and help. May the children we know about be healed, and those we don’t know about be given help. We know that we have a merciful God. Let us trust in Him.

 

Rest well, my friends. You are loved.