prayer - day 24

LORD

I learnt an important lesson last nite. I can't party like i use to :-) Perhaps it's because I'm not use to alcohol anymore, having only had it 3 times in the last 2 years! I was extremely sick afterwards. Now I know never again. But it was great to have a laugh with zella, and call on lipo and claire. It's been a while since I've laughed so much.

Thanks for our mums LORD. Daughters and Mums, want a bond, whether we like it or not.

I think the best relationship that would describe ours would be Father and daughter. But you are also my best friend who i tell anything to because you already know everything about me - all the good and all the stupid.

LORD, one of the things i love about you the most is that you are relevant to my every day life. I need to exercise, I say to you I need something fun, like dancing. I love volleyball and had fun doing kick boxing aerobics. I asked you for help because it's such a weakness of mine. Knowing that when I am weak I am strong because your grace is sufficient for me.

I thought I should look up the community college and see if they have classes. The next day we had the catalogue in the mail. Praise you LORD. You know how useless I am at exercising so you made sure I would follow through.

Now I am going to start belly-dancing. It kind of jumped out at me, need to work on that core area of mine. It's going to be a laugh. I know nothing about belly-dancing.

I said to Myles we should buy a punching bag. So we went to look and they were so expensive becos we would have to buy the stand. So we went away to think about it. I wanted to pop into another shop having a sale on sports shoes. And what do we find - something that meets our need without a stand, and half the price. Thanks LORD!

When I include you in my day, you include me in yours! It's true that verse. Draw near to you and you will draw near to me. Thank you for my life Lord, for always trying to guide me, and never giving up on me. You are my God and there is no other.

LORD, I pray that one day the children of Gulu will know what it's like to have you be a part of their daily lives. To talk to you about what they need and have you answer them, find ways to help them even when they are weak. Actually especially when they are weak because you have a heart for those who know who they are, and know they need help.

I love that about children, they're not afraid to ask for what they want or think they need, no matter how silly. Help your children LORD. Let them know and experience having you in their lives. Having a Heavenly Father come to their rescue and bless them abundantly.

Or in my case, pat me on the head and say 'my silly little girl, now you know not to do that again.' Thanks, LORD. I just remembered my Dad. When I was at University, I would go out at night and miss the last train. He always wanted me to ring him no matter how late to pick me up. He would be very upset if I didn't because he always wanted to protect me. Once I rang him at 3am. That was my Dad. Always wanting to bless me.

I knew he was like you LORD. Thank you for giving me such an awesome example of unconditional love. Bless your children in Gulu, LORD. Pour your blessings on them, I pray.

In your name Lord Jesus, amene