Good evening to all the readers. I've been away from everyone since Sunday afternoon, August 28,2011 due to a power (Electricity) outage. There was one cell phone shared between My wife, Elder Vivian and I and we sure did use it wisely. Unlimited calls nihgtly and on weekends sure does make a big difference. The past two nights were spent in darkness (aided by a number of dim flashlights and candles) and this reminded me of Psalm 139:11, 12. God's presence was surely felt in the midst of the darkness these past two nights.
Thank God for our son, Kwayne who came by to check on us and took our perishables to keep in his freezer as well as kept the cellphone charged for us. God bless his big heart. I would like to share a devotion with you from one of the many devetional booklets I read daily. It is entitled ... Trash Prayers ...
Paul wrote, "I urge that petitions, prayers, requests, and thanksgiving be offered to God for all people." -1 Timothy 2:1 (TEV).
Walking is my favorite exercise, both physical and spiritual. While walking I can talk to God and give thanks for my health that allows me to take this walk, for a wonderful job that still leaves enough time each day for a walk, for the motivation to spend that ime walking and for ... trash. Trash has changed my way of thinking. Not long ago, I saw trash only as an eyesore on the lovely green grass or the freshly fallen snow. I saw only how it interrupted my walk because of my having to stop and pick it up and carry it to a trash can. One day after stretching to reach a discarded beer can, I thought of persons who struggled with alcohol addiction and prayed that God would heal them. As I picked up a fast-food restaurant wrapper, I prayed for persons who dont have enough to eat or who need to learn to eat more healthily.
An empty diaper box reminded me of young parents who may be struggling to hold their family together, and I prayed for God's strength to uphold them. With each piece of trash I became aware of new persons and their needs. I have become grateful for the way God shows us where we can serve. I wish those who throw out trash would learn that God's beautiful world is not a garbage dump. But I will continue to use their trash as a reminder to pray for them and for others.
Prayer: Keeper of our souls thank You for knowing us intimately and for speaking to us in ways You know we will hear. Amen.
Encouragement: Let us while praying for all others, not forget garbage and recycle collectors.
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