Well, here I am at my blogging site, ready to share what is going on with me today.
I just didn’t want to get out of bed this morning. Usually, on a Tuesday, I would meet with my friend Paul and we would go out to run a few errands and then go out to eat. But today, I just didn’t want to get out of bed and meet my day. My kitty Murray got me up at 5 am, as he usually does, to be fed & given plenty of water in his water dish.
This morning, I organized my meds into their daily trays so that I am ready for the week ahead. I am ever so grateful that I have the proper medications and am able to take a few concentrated moments each week to set up my meds.
So, why today? Why was I so reluctant to get out of bed and meet my day? I don’t really know…
Gladly, I was able to connect with my dear friend Sandra and invest time in prayer this morning. She met me at my place and we ventured to Target near my apartment and she included me in her daily prayer time! I feel so blessed to have a prayer partner! Sandra and I also connect three times a week in a Scripture discussion setting—some call it Bible study…This is very rare for the 2 of us to meet up at this time in the morning, but I am extremely grateful she could be there for me, as I struggled on with my day.
Thank You Jesus for giving me this platform in which I am able to write about the high points and pitfalls of living with bipolar disorder. My moods have been quite stable and my viewpoint has been one of optimism and gratitude. I shared all the things I am grateful for with my counselor yesterday…we meet for an hour or so every 2 weeks. He is a trusted companion on this journey called LIFE, and I appreciate his listening ear and his helpful observations.
There is so much happening with the All Saints Catholic Gospel Choir…my good friend Mitch, who sings in the bass section, is struggling with whether or not he wants to remain in the choir…This is crucial because Mitch is one of our great soloists and he has always been a very reliable member who gives his all! I would hate to see him go! But he needs to follow his heart and mind where God is leading him. Mitch has always seemed to be a happy-go-lucky guy, who speaks from the heart! Lord Jesus please bless Mitch with discernment to figure out where he wants to go from here…
The song “God will take care of you” is rolling around in my head this morning, and it is true—God will take care of us as we continue our journeys…”God is…my protection—God is my all in all!” And I trust Him to lead me through these challenging times. The state of this world, influenced by a president who is into retribution and blame, is being tested to find its way through the muck and mire of the current political state…I ask You Lord for the insight and foresight to be a lamp that is not hidden beneath a bushel basket but put on a lamp stand for all to see God’s Presence in my life.
”You are the Lord, You are the Holy One, the most high, Jesus Christ!!” And I thank You for this day! Please be with our friend Mitch as he is making some life-changing decisions about whether to relain in our choir…”God is good! All the time! And all the time—God is THE BEST!!”
Thank you for my companion and kitty Murray who has made his way into my heart-space and brings me joy and Grace each and every day!…”the Lord is blessing me—blessing me right now!…He woke me up this morning and started me on my way—the Lord is blessing me RIGHT NOW, OH RIGHT NOW!”
Lord, please bless our parish, All Saints, with the leadership and Grace to move through these challenging times! Thank You for Pastor Mike as he juggles time and finances with the 4 parishes he been blessed to lead. You ARE OUR SHEPHERD and we PRAISE YOUR NAME!!