Lord's Prayer
Post 178
I woke up feeling fine, work was easy today, the weather was not too hot which allowed for a mid-morning walk to The Spot where no nature, no music, and no podcast were particularly meaningful today.
Since I was feeling good, it seemed to be a good time to do one of the “business-y” transactions resulting from Mo’s death when I returned. Before I knew it, my voice cracked and tears rolled, but I was able to compose myself and get it done.
A couple hours later, I went to a counseling appointment and again, unexpectedly the tears flowed. As I told the counselor, “I'm tired of crying.” Yes, the switch did flip the other day and I spend almost all of my thoughts on her being in heaven, happy has can be. I'm not perpetually sad: just perpetually worn out continually having to adjust to this life.
Today I wanted to talk about the “signs” of the GBH, cardinals, butterflies, NDE, and just touch on the gift sans card that arrived last week. I did have that resolved already, and was happy for the confirmation that indeed it is Biblical to know there can be no reconciliation without true repentance. (I don't have the answer yet if a card/note was included but fell out.)
The reason I titled this post Lord's Prayer is twofold. Hubby’s older sister and family had sent an arrangement of flowers with Lord's Prayer chimes attached for the Celebration of Life, and I have heard them nearly daily since. It's a very nice sound, especially when it's just barely doing it, a 4 note song over and over for fifteen seconds. Once in a while during storms, I have to take them down.
Today's verse of the day was one of the verses from the Lord's Prayer, and as I like to do, I looked at the various translations, which to my recollection, I've never done with the Lord’s Prayer. I like The Message version and just wanted to share it.
“The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They’re full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. Don’t fall for that nonsense. This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need. With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply. Like this: Our Father in heaven, Reveal who you are. Set the world right; Do what’s best— as above, so below. Keep us alive with three square meals. Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others. Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil. You’re in charge! You can do anything you want! You’re ablaze in beauty! Yes. Yes. Yes.
Matthew 6:7-13 MSG
I've also found pleasure in looking at the different Biblical translations - one of the blessings of technology - there is an app or website for that!
2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
The NIV version is the first one where I saw the use of "self-discipline" in this verse. That really spoke to me, and I adopted this verse early on my verse log. Whenever I think about Biblical translations, it is the first verse that comes to mind.
Joan, you are on my daily prayer list, that you have the strength to continue living despite your grief. You are an inspiration as you share your journey with all of us.