2/10/2026
"Be still before the Lord and wait
patiently for Him."
Psalm 37:7
Here I sit, pen in hand, phone beside me, much like the my little teddy bear above. So much happens in my day it seems, and I am surrounded by clutter, stacks of papers, not knowing which pile to sort through first. My computer does not have the capability that I need for some correspondence, but I did discover an alternate way around one dilemma. There always seems to be something happening, changes needing to be made, and continuous warnings about my computer being cluttered, even after I have cleaned it and had to reload all my passwords! I also have something new popping up on my computer screen wanting to take the place of my current browser that I'm using. I'm skeptical of changes, because there is so much fraudulent activity going on, plus I always feel that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it!" I realize that my English grammar is incorrect, but then, that's the cliche!
My cat, Alex, who seems to stay inside the house more lately, is plopped on my bed, lounging as if he feels this is "his" house. Mia would differ, as my son has had her much longer than my occasional visitor. Plus she seems to roam freely, and attempts to push her way over to his food bowl, when she is the only one who gets special treats for seniority. Cats are strange creatures, but somehow they seem to endear themselves to many people. As for Alex, he's not fully vested with me, so he has times when he's put outside, and he seems to enjoy his freedom to come and go, so it works out.
I've been following the daily Facebook posts of a dear lady in North Carolina whose husband has been going through a difficult health issue. It's scary how things can go from normal to unimaginable in a very short period of time. Such is the case with this lady's husband's health, but through it all her faith has sustained her. She has wonderful church support and so many friends. It's wonderful to see the body of Christ come forward to stand beside and tangibly help a brother and sister in need. I wish it happened more often here. Perhaps it does, and I am not privy to it, but the church, sadly, is not as it should be. Too many are burrowing their head in the sand, waiting out the evil that has been unleashed into the world. We can't hide from it or treat it as if it is going away. Jesus told us it was going to happen. He gave us the warning signs. I feel so helpless to get people to understand that we need to become bold like the very first church of the apostles.
Each day we pray for our leaders, local, State, and federal including all three branches - executive, legislative, and judicial. There is so much ugliness and hatred in our nation and blatant disrespect for our present administration. No longer are public figures afraid to speak threats against a sitting President or his administration. The violence in the States, in the streets, and sheer evil. It really isn't surprising in light of the prophetic time line, knowing that the enemy knows his time is short, so he's calling in more evil to assist him. Regardless of how much harm he causes, though, the battle has already been won by Jesus when He died for the salvation of mankind. The Son of God disarmed principalities and wickedness. So what makes so many people lean towards divisiveness and wickedness? It's exhausting trying to keep up with all the needs, but I refuse to buckle under the load. The battle is not mine or yours, it belongs to the Lord according to 1 Samuel 17:47, and according to Zechariah 4:6 "It's not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord Almighty." The Lord was speaking to Zerubbabel about the rebuilding of the temple being accomplished only by His Spirit and not by any human power or might. We do well to remember that in all situations, and to remind God of His Word. If pastors would truly teach their flock the power of the Word of God, as the scriptures says in 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal or worldly, but spiritual, because our battle is not of flesh and blood. Not the true battle that is being waged in the heavens. But we are told to stand in the gap, on the wall, united in prayer fully trusting God to watch over His Word to perform it.
As I am seeking God in my quiet time for the right words He would have me pray, I remember these words:
"Whoever does not take up their cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for My sake will find it. (Matthew 10:38-39)
"I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that trough my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me." (Philippians 1:20-26)
"My heart says of You, "Seek His face!" Your face, LORD, I will seek." (Psalms 27:8)
There's another verse that tells us to seek the Lord while He may be found, and right now I think that's a great place to begin! Down on our faces before God in repentance and humility, earnestly seeking His mercy and grace in time of need. Hineni!
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