speaking the truth in love

Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. — Ephesians 4:15


Lord Jesus,
You are quiet, kind, gentle love. I am a bundle of restless, flailing sinfulness. But I still want to grow up into You who is the Head of everything.

You are the Head of Everything. Will You give me the strength and the words to smooth over the situation with the Moultons? I don't want pride to get in the way, but I also don't want to have Hannah back in our lives. How do I walk this line? Please show me the way.

I am going to need to write my next blog post soon. I want to write about the measles epidemic and what You think about it. Will You guide me in how to write the post? Will You calm me down and give me peace to hear You?

You are the Head of Everything, and You are a quiet, kind, gentle love. You are quiet because, thought You are silent, Your guidance and encouragement comes to me through reading Your word. You don't shout Your word. I receive it passively, by reading it. Silently, it comes to me. You are kind and gentle, and I know this because You say so when You say, 

"Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."

I pray that You would show me the way forward with this post, and also with my book. 

I pray for Michael, and for Ann and Jay, and for Kelsey. You know their hearts. You love all of them. I pray for Your truth to penetrate. I pray that Michael will call them by tomorrow.

I pray for Isabel, that she would transition well with her new teacher. I pray that she would grow spiritually, and that her time with the next door boys would be guided by You.

I pray the same for Lily. I pray that Lily would find the thing that she shines in. (Apart from being the sweetest, most delightful kid in the world.) I pray that she would learn self-control, and kindness, and that she would listen to me when I counsel her to be kind.

I pray for Mom and Dad, who I love! Also for Sara and Andy!

I pray for Lee, You know my heart's desires for him

In Your son's precious name, I pray.

Amen