GRACE Lesson #8

OK, after much much SO MUCH soul searching, motive searching and attitude searching, I was honestly able to do as God commands and pray for my enemies and those who spitefully use you. I must admit, my faith was not huge but the size of a mustard seed.  This, according to God's word, is enough faith.  So, I planted that seed of faith and left it with my Heavenly Father knowing He would honor the prayer of faith and just as importantly MY OBEDIENCE.  Not my "feeling" like it, because being human, I didn't.  But my heart's desire was to be obediant and act in faith as my Father wants me to do.   You know what you get when you obey and use your faith and your trust?  You, my dear peeps, get peace.  Yep, check your Bible's as that is a FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT.  Now, no, I don't have a bumper crop, lol, but I do have it.  I am still holding my breath to see the outcome but I KNOW IT WILL BE OK, that's where the peace comes. The other tough part was whether or not to stand up and state what I knew or to keep silent. This is one of those parts where you had better spend some major time in prayer and know that your attitude is RIGHT, your MOTIVE is right, you have NO DESIRE FOR REVENGE OR VENGEANCE but are truly seeking what is best.  I chose to stand and should fire come at me for my stand, it comes.  The truth is still truth and no one ever said telling the truth would be easy but if done with the right motive, attitude, etc., it is the ONLY THING ONE CAN DO and still look at themselves in the mirror. Am I concerned?  Sure.  Who wants fire thrown at them?  No one.  However, it is much like the story of THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES.  Somebody has got to quit pretending and stand up speaking the truth with attitude RIGHT,  MOTIVE right, NO DESIRE FOR REVENGE OR VENGEANCE but are truly seeking what is best.  Stay tuned.  I will breath or should I say quit holding my breath in a few weeks or months regarding this point of my "lesson". REGARDING THE OTHER LESSON ISSUES: STEP-FATHER is still awaiting to find out about the throat cancer.  Needs to see another specialist.  More hurry up & wait. Daughter still pregnant. Furnace is fixed and we are busted financially but warm. Ministerial/Christian Counseling course is in progress and so far an "A" GPA. Truck, Van & Car are now all fixed. Hugs & love my peeps!