Day 19: The Anointing in the Listening

Post Exertional MalaiseThis is the term for what I lay in bed feeling.It's the "payback" that comes with many auto-immune diseases--24 to 48 hours after the initial stress of something that is beyond the scope of your normal,you should not be surprised if your body has asecondary reaction of painand fatigue,just as you thought you were ready … Continue reading Day 19: The Anointing in the Listening →

Day 18: He confides in us as we Listen

The blankets were warm, and the voices of the nurses chatting in the background were setting me to a place of sleepiness that I had not expected, there in the room of prepping for the biopsy.And then as the Doctor began the procedure, and I felt the needle pricks, my mind was suddenly aware of … Continue reading Day 18: He confides in us as we Listen →

Day 17: Listening from a Place of Worship

I have a faithful friend, given by the Lord,who follows my Blog,and makes encouraging comments,but adds something unique when he replies.In fact, every day since I started this #Write31Days Challenge,he has added at least one, and sometimes two.What are these unique treasures that he shares with me?Songs of Worshipthat take me to the heart of … Continue reading Day 17: Listening from a Place of Worship →

Day 16: Glean and Listen Part 2

Last week I shared with you some links forProfessional or Medical AssociationsThat I have found helpful on my journey withChronic illness.This week I would like to continue on in the Gleaning and Listening WalkBy sharing a few of the more helpfulRheumatoid Arthritis blogsI have found.One of the most extensive websites that I have encountered is … Continue reading Day 16: Glean and Listen Part 2 →

Day 15: Listening as the Seasons Change

On this Autumn Saturday in October, my prayer for you is to know the God of every Season, who charts the days and times.May you hear His voice as Hecalls you to walk with Him. Daniel 2:20-23 (The Message) That night the answer to the mystery was given to Daniel in a vision. Daniel blessed the God … Continue reading Day 15: Listening as the Seasons Change →

Day 13: Do you hear the Shaking?

Shaking out the rugs . . .Is that even a thing anymore?It was one of the few chores that I actually looked forward to as a child: another way to get outside and catch the breeze! My Mom would pile up all the rugs in the house before she ran the "sweeper," as we called … Continue reading Day 13: Do you hear the Shaking? →

Day 12: Waiting as I Listen

I stood at the doorway with my other Fifth Grade friends, palms sweaty with excitement, arms eagerly clutching the shiny new case I had been given. Summer Band, and the chance to play an instrument had me wound up in a ball of nerves. When would the Director open the door? We listened to our … Continue reading Day 12: Waiting as I Listen →

Day 11: Listen for Encouragement

When I first began this blog,I wrote from a place of obedience.I knew that God was asking me tobe transparent and write the story of my days. I could not have known how the course of my days would beShifting so soon.The Fibromyalgia diagnosis, less than a month later,was the catalyst that drew outthe sense … Continue reading Day 11: Listen for Encouragement →

Day 10: Listen for New Life

Is LIFE something that we should be listening for?It's happening all around us, but sometimes we are unawareuntil a NEW LIFE breaks into our days! Psalm 139:13-17(NIV) 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know … Continue reading Day 10: Listen for New Life →