A Friend's Prayer

Psalm 20

May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble;

May the name of the God of Jacob defend you;

May He send you help from the sactuary

And strengthen you out of Zion;

May He remember all your offerings;

And accept your burnt sacrafice.

Selah.

May He grant you according to your heart's desire;

And fulfill all your purpose;

We will rejoice in your salvation,

And in the name of our God we will set up our banners!

May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.

Now I know the Lord saves His annointed;

He will answer Him from His holy heaven

With the saving strength of His right hand.

Some trust in chariots and some in horses;

But we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

They have bowed down and fallen;

But we have risen and stand upright.

Save, Lord! May the King answer us in the day we call!

BEST DAYS -- not good, but great!

I find myself living the best day of my life....everyday. Yes, life is beautiful. Most days something significant happens (i.e. Auryan Rose, my niece was born, I ran a half marathon through the Redwoods, etc.). Dreams are being fulfilled. Prayers answered. Father is lavishing me with His love. Through friends. Through natural beauty (Spring in Redding is absolutely glorious!). Through music. And while all those things carry the potential to bring me pure bliss and enjoyment, even in the absence of all those things, even when there is nothing significant to mark the day with, I still have a best day! Because its not about those things. It is, but it isn't. Let me explain. Its about loving and being loved. I was made for love. And when I allow myself to be loved I am able to receive love. I am only able to love to the extent that I am able to receive love. I find myself surrendured to love. No longer rejecting His love. No longer withholding my love. Its a beautiful exchange. And when love is present, everything is beautified. Its like I am looking at life through love coloured glasses. Yes, great things are happening. But even when the day would have seemed dull, love is exciting! Love never fails. Love always makes a way. Love covers all. Love casts out all fear. Love is being perfected. It is impossible not to have a best day when the God of the universe loves you! Think about it...our job is just to be loved. That's it! We dont have to do anything else! Jesus already did it all. Now we get to rest in Him and be loved. Aaaah, beautiful! So be loved. Let love take you on adventures into pure bliss and ecstasy all the days of your life. Sit back , relax, know you are loved outrageously, and have the best day of your life!

PS- I will post updates on my trip to Africa soon. Sorry to all who have been breathlessly waiting...I've been busy having the best days of my life.

13.1 miles through the Redwoods...best day of my life!