Day 66...Gateful for "coincidences"...

This morning, before I got to school, I had looked at Facebook on my phone. One of my friends had posted one of my favorite verses as her status.

"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps."

Proverbs 16:9

I italicized favorite because, although the verse is great and always a perfect reminder...it's usually a reminder to me that I'm trying to do things on my own...or...I am making plans that aren't necessarily what the Lord wants me to do...or...I am making plans and then upset when the don't work, without ever really looking to the Lord for direction. So...I love the verse...but there is always a lesson behind it.

Today was no different. I haven't been keeping up on my reading for Perspectives, and I'd gotten a few days behind on my daily Bible reading. At school we were testing all morning, and my assignment was to sit at a corner of two hallways to "monitor" students walking to and from. Uh huh...that was my plan.

When I walked in the building, one of the teachers on hall duty told me that I had just been paged over the intercom and I needed to go to the counselors' office. So, I walked in, and was told I was getting to give the test all morning. That meant no reading. Hmmm.....

Thankfully before I reacted or said anything, the verse that was on my friend's status came to mind. 

"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps."

Proverbs 16:9

Did I mention I was REALLY excited to spend the morning reading...the Lord obviously had other plans. Even though I know there aren't any coincidences...really just divine interventions...I'm thankful for this one. :) 

Oh...and I went to the store after school to pick up some veggies to saute with some chicken for dinner...and I found these! Made me smile!

Veggie ka-bobs...I didn't have to cut anything up! :)

Day 65...Grateful for Timely Words from God...

From my reading today....

 Psalm 63 

"O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you.

   My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you
   in this parched and weary land where there is no water.
 I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory.
 Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you!
 I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
 You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy.

 I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night.
 Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings.
 I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.

 But those plotting to destroy me will come to ruin. 

They will go down into the depths of the earth.
 They will die by the sword and become the food of jackals.
 But the king will rejoice in God. All who trust in him will praise him,
      while liars will be silenced.

 Psalm 63

Day 64...Grateful for a Breakthrough...

I saw a breakthrough today (Monday)...
We had conversation in my department at work...we talked about kids...we talked about classes...we talked. Praise the Lord. It was only for the last passing period of the day...but it was a breakthrough.

Day 63...Grateful for the Ultimate Healer...

The Ultimate Healer is obviously our Lord. I have a student at school (student this year, volleyball athlete last year) this year who was just diagnosed with leukemia. Her mother said that only 1% of kids have this kind of leukemia and that 99% of her blood is cancerous. So...she is starting treatment with a pill that will start to kill off the bad blood cells...and will have to have blood transfusions over the next few months to replace that blood. Well...that's how I understood it in my non-medical-thinking mind.

I know that God can heal her.
I know that God has placed Kara in my life for a reason.
I know that God will heal her.

Please pray with me for Kara...she's just a joy to know.

This was after one of our volleyball tournaments last year. And best of all...she's a Razorback fan and plans to attend the University! Woo Pig Sooie!

Day 62...Grateful for the Weekend...

Even though the weekend was packed and actually had to do some school work both Saturday and Sunday...I am grateful to have two days away from school. Tomorrow...here we go again!

Thank you Lord!

Day 61...Grateful for Family...

So my cousin got married today and the whole family was there...except for me...long story why not. But my uncle sent me pictures...and just seeing them smiling made me smile. I'm grateful for each of you!

Day 60...Grateful for Relaxing Tonight...

Here is where I will be spending this evening with a great friend...at a cheap price thanks to Groupon! Grateful!