Patient and Husband Rights OR...

I WILL do what I want.

Patient rights: the rights of the patient to tell any (READ – ANY) Doctor, “No, that is enough” and still pay their bill. I suspect many previous doctors have emotional issues because of me openly or quietly declaring MY rights.

Connye or my doctor will ask me:

·       Do you need refills and I often reply, “No”.

·       “Are you taking your pills Gary?”

·       “Yes”

·       “Then why are you NOT out of pills?”

·       “Don’t know”.

We changed doctors because our previous one retired. He is very good and consciences about our health and processes to keep us healthy. Today, we had a follow up AND a come to Jesus understanding.

·       He expressed his views and disagreement with mine.

·       I accepted his right to disagree with me and explained it did not matter.

·       Know what? He still accepted payment and wrote me new prescriptions.

·       Patient Rights Rock!!

One of my brothers in law knew me about 7 years when he started saying, “You are going to do what you want”. Many managers and friends knew this but could not accept it.

NOT my problem.

Connye, looking at my new prescriptions and daily doses, mentioned them to me:

·       “You have to take this twice a day”.

·       Uh huh

·       “Gary, you have to do this for your health”.

·       Uh huh

Her fingers tighten and as she removes the Formica from the counter top, she says,

·       “I know! You’re going to do what you want to”.

·       Yeauup.

Husband Rights have their place also.

Connye is a wonderful wife and incredibly patient.

We have been married over ten years and I am convinced that if our counter was cut from a solid block of Granite, she could gently break it in half; so Formica is much easier to repair.

Have a great day!!!

Did He Talk To You Today? What Did You Reply Or Do?

Hey, it’s Me again. Haven’t written in awhile. We are at the Lake house fixing and resting and fixing some more. This morning I was weed eating and edging and in the mist of my proud effort, I noticed more things (BIG THINGS) that needed repair. I pulled up a chair and had “a little talk with Jesus”.

Thought it was time to admit, “I CANNOT FIND YOU” and confess, “WE CANNOT AFFORD TO DO WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE HERE!”. This place, like any other house needs people living in it and maintaining it to be a home that continues on. Otherwise, it dries up, falls apart and dies. To maintain requires RESOURCES called MONEY; LOTS and LOTS of money.

As typically happens, after my declaration, this quite gentle voice reminds me of a tree stump. I’ll skip the history of the stump. He reminded me I often said, in my heart, “I want that thing GONE to improve the lawnscape. I do not remember asking him to remove it, I just wanted it gone and I could not do it.

Some time passed and one day while visiting the Lake, I walked down to the water and IT WAS GONE. I was one 1 happy person and thanked God for the pretty shoreline. I quickly understood that all I had to do was desire in my heart. We modern Christians are taught to make this life with him so HARD and most of my experiences prove it is MUCH easier than we believe.

Anyway, back to my point. I have been wanting this trailer, add-ons removed and a new place (doublewide log home) installed. Realizing my heart’s desire, I voiced it and commented, “however you choose to do so AND when, it’s yours”.

I read a blog, recently, that I am still chewing on: Unfortunately, I failed to store it and cannot remember the title.

The author posed a hypothetical considering the complexities of humankind and the Gospel. The Apostle Paul wrote about his approach to people in various cultures, lifestyles and professions and although there is only One Gospel he modified his presentations.

One God created … so varied and complex, the greatest minds continue to be baffled by the simplest of creatures. How often I read or hear, “we declared ‘it’ was this way, but we discovered we were wrong and NOW declare ‘it’ is this way”. My point is, don’t believe anyone who tells you God only works “this way” when using people or communicating with them. Observe the variety of humans, birds, grass, insects, snowflakes, and you will quickly agree God has a variety of actions.

I know people that were baptized in the Holy Ghost/Spirit at home, in their car, at work, in church, taking a bath, etc. speaking in Tongues. I also know people that speak in Tongues regularly daily and those that do so once a month or less. Prophets live and work today as they have for centuries, even though many in authority declare there are no modern Prophets. So much for the experts.

God’s desire to communicate with his greatest creation, humans, is greater than ours. If we listen for his voice, we can and will hear him. I talk in Tongues every day just as I speak in my native tongue every day. Our God and I visit every day and converse as friends every day just like any human friends do; AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE doing so.

I read the testimony of a young lady on the mission field that answered the prayer request of a local blind woman. The request was spontaneous and so was her prayer and God gave the woman sight within seconds. The lady tested her sight for about twenty minutes by looking at the missionary and other items to keep proving she could REALLY SEE. No bands, well dressed people, people with great names, magnificent building, just two people that believed God’s Written and Spoken Word.

·       First, know what his Word says.

·       Second, know His voice.

·       Third, act on both.

My daughter, Susan, and I started rereading the Bible slowly this year and thinking about what we read. During our daily conversations, we discovered we were doing the same action and discovering a Brand New Book. Try it.

Time to go.

·       Make a mistake? Try again a different way.

·       Get insulted, mocked, condemned? Pick another audience or friends.

God bless.

Soooo, Where IS The Promise Land?

Have you had the same question?

 

Thought...I left my captivity...I feel free, but...Where is the abundance?

 

Exo 16:2 And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness: Exo 16:3 And the children of Israel said unto them, Would to God we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the flesh pots, and when we did eat bread to the full; for ye have brought us forth into this wilderness, to kill this whole assembly with hunger.

WHY am I Here?

 

Exo 16:4  Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no.

 

The Israelites left Egypt, went to the Desert of Sinai and spent a year there. They received the Ten Commandments, detailed instructions for daily living with opportunities for application. We know not all went well, so let us move on.

 

In our lives we often are set free from abuse, sin or wrong teaching but find ourselves camped in the Desert of Sinai instead of the land of Canaan. How long will I be here? You ask. I thought all was going to be better but again, I am not sure what to do!

 

The Israelites had know only slavery, abuse and loss of hope. They needed emotional and spiritual healing and the Desert of Sinai was their prepping ground. Yours may be a home church or larger facility with classes or private Bible lessons at work. Regular church attendance to hear teaching and preaching about the Bible, God and life will help mature and stabilize you. Developing friendships and attending socials will bond you to other Christians, the lifestyle and answer questions about daily living.

 

Gradually, camp (spiritually) breaks and you begin your journey to Canaan. Physically, you are in the same places as before, but health improves, finances increase and bills are paid.

 

Wait a minute! I know people in church that are ill and some permanently disabled. Have you ever visited a sick friend or stranger, to encourage them, and had them encourage you instead? Who was healthier, You or the Sick person?

 

As you learn, Learn Correctly. Trust God, His Spirit and His written Word. Humans, even Christian humans, by nature can be wrong about specific items. When answers do not seem to match the Word, then depend on Jesus.

 

Joh_16:7  Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. Joh_16:13  Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

People mature differently, so don't compare your situations or status with others. Read, Test, Try, Apply, Believe and Trust the written Word and the Spirit of God always.

 

NOW THE HARDEST PART!

Rom_15:13  Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Col_3:15  And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

You and I have a will to choose Peace in place of Fear and Worry.

PEACE

Restful days and nights.

Calm stomach, enjoy each meal.

Hope for your wonderful future.

 

orrrrrr...

 

FEAR n WORRY

Troubled days, Sleepless nights.

Upset stomach, food doesn't settle.

Gorging junk food.

Little or no hope for a better future.

 

Peace is worth the effort and it will take EFFORT.

When we have Peace, we are IN the Promise Land.

 

God bless.

Is God ALWAYS On Time?? REALLY!?

There are songs about God always being on-time and people preach and teach it from pulpits.

BUT!
 

Is he...ALWAYS...On-Time?
 

OR??
 

ISSSS HE...NEVER ON TIME?!

 

Col 1:16  For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: Col 1:17  And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

• con·sist

  to be made up or composed (usually followed by of): to be comprised or contained (usually followed by in  ).

God created everything: time, space, visible and invisible. Since he is IN time how could he be ON time or Late? When we say someone or some thing is always on time, we imply they or it COULD BE late.  This automatically places doubt in our minds.

You with me??

Who is required to be on time in any situation with God? HIM!?
Mmmmmmm, Nooooo. WE are!

God doesn't have to be on time - HE IS TIME!

Let's consider some Biblical events.

 

Gen 6:13  And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.

• The physical conditions for the flood were in place If Noah had not promptly performed all he was instructed, on time, he, his family and the animals would have died with the others.  

Jos 3:17  And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.

• The waters had already been stopped several miles up river and a dry bed was only minutes away. If the priests had not entered the waters, the people's trust in their leadership and faith in God would have been damaged. The river flow was set to restore after the Israelites crossed and if they had hesitated, they would have been shut out.  

Exo 5:1  And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness.

• The physical conditions for the plagues were on schedule and Moses prompt response was vital to God's plan. God uses his creation to accomplish his will. Pharaoh was given opportunity to repent and the Israelites were being prepared for freedom, trust and obedience.

Num 14:20  And the LORD said, I have pardoned according to thy word: Num 14:21  But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD.

• Moses had anger issues but he kept appealing to God's mercy to not kill his people. Finally, they insulted God to a point that he determined to punish them by containing them in the desert for forty years and killing the current generation.
• Some times, we cannot repent our way out of the consequences of our rebellion.

Mat 19:20  The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? 

• The wealthy young man was a "moderate" religious follower but pressed Jesus for a promotion of sorts. When Jesus revealed what the young man "lacked", it revealed the true focus of his heart - his personal wealth.

Let us move on to another violation, the IF statement(s). A logical IF statement usually has two conditions - True or False. If the condition is True, do this but if the condition is False, do this.

IF

conjunction

in case that; granting or supposing that; on condition that

If is general. It may be used to indicate suppositions or hypothetical conditions (often involving doubt or uncertainty):

 

For example:

• If God healed them/it, then...
• If God said he would, then...
• If God did, then...

The person speaking sounds like there is a question whether the action really happened. The audience may leave thinking, "Well IF he did, Great! BUT IF he did not...".

 

You might be wondering what difference a word makes, so try these examples:

• Jehovah SAID...
• Jehovah DID...
• Jesus PROMISED...
• Jesus WALKED/TOUCHED/DID...

Speak the differences to feel it. Speaking correctly will have Greater power and results.

NOW, personalize the statements.

• God healed me.
• God answered me.
• Jesus provided...
• My Lord told me...

Let's Review!

When God gives you directions/instructions through the Word or a Person or his Spirit, do what you are told, in the time given. You do NOT have to worry about him being on time; you DO have to be concerned with YOUR timing.

That promotion,  meeting, date, the list is endless is already prepared for you but it will fade away if you hesitate.

For example:

• Promotion:  God can take years to prepare the position, people, location. You may have knowledge, experience, age to procure.
• You ask, "How will I know what to acquire?".
• Jesus said, "Joh 10:27  My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: "

He will tell you but IF you don't hear him, you are not paying attention. Children know the voice of their parents and parents tell them what to do.

As we mature, we don't have to have moment by moment updates, so Heaven may be silent for long periods. If you are married to your "soul mate", you know what your mate thinks, likes, etc. Same principle here.

 

My problem is getting into action too fast. He lets me know about a pending whatever and I get dressed, pack up and am sitting in the car ready to go. Two years later, I'm sitting in the car, wondering why we are not moving yet. Spouse says, "Let's go to the store." and you ask, "When?", get the answer and know when to head to the auto. Same with Jesus.

 

My OTHER problem is FEAR and I think (at 66yo) I may be getting this under control.

 

Connye and I are going to

• travel throughout Europe,
• keep our house here, USA and purchase one there for long visits,
• purchase a class A for traveling here, USA,
• lease or charter private plane for national and international travel (much less hassle).

Our part is to prepare ourselves, he has everything scheduled for us, as we grow into them.

 

Another fact of life is to accept what you missed and may or will never have.

• I rejected Officer School in the Army and will never have that experience or memories.
• Failed to pursue languages and can still learn several but may not achieve the fluency.
• I missed my opportunity for dramatic financial increase (and all the benefits) ten years ago and that time with it's experiences is GONE.
• Accept your losses, learn from the experiences and live your alternative reality.

Put away the "IFs and MAYBEs".

• IF I/We did this, that, the other way, spoke to that person instead of...
• MAYBE God wants, wanted, saved us from, kept us out of, I/We should...
• You know what I'm talking about.

Quit "Second Guessing or Super Analyzing or Forecasting" your current circumstances or unknown future; you will only confuse and frustrate yourself and everyone around you.

 

I am done for today and READY for TOMORROW!!

PS: here are several verses to encourage your communication and reception.

Num_12:7  My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.

Num_12:8  With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?

Jdg 13:3  And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son.

Joh_4:7  There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.

Joh_4:9  Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.

Act_9:8  And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

Act 9:10  And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

Act 9:11  And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

Act 9:12  And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

Act 9:13  Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

Act 9:17  And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

Jas_2:23  And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

Act_10:3  He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.

Act_10:22  And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

We CAN Do Anything We Imagine And Commit To.

Decades ago, IBM told their people to develop computers to their most advanced state, and they did. The machines were upgrading so fast, the SOLD products were barely at the customer’s site before a new generation was ready. So, management said, STOP doing this.

Apple/Macintosh computers, iPods, iPhones, etc. continued advancement.

 

 

Early automobiles (Cord, Tucker) had hidden headlights, rear engine motors, disc brakes, automatic transmissions.

 

 

 Egyptians and Romans built facilities and cities with fresh water, “advanced” sewage systems and global commerce equal to anything we have today.

 

We CAN Do Anything We Imagine And Commit To.

Our parents came from Excellent stock, were given the best field to begin their business (running this Earth).

We CAN Do Anything We Imagine And Commit To.

Tesla Motor Company built an all-electric car and began sales in 2008, while the big boys were trying to convince us and them it could not be done or no one would purchase. They advanced to a full size, magnificent sedan unmatched in beauty or comfort by any other auto company.

Charging stations are expanding around the nation to provide expanded travel ranges, as critics are still trying to convince us the concept will not work and we will not buy them or use them. Hmmmmmm.

You might ask, “Why can’t they make a car that gets 100 to 300 mpg?” and I suggest you think about that.

We CAN Do ANYTHING We Imagine And Commit To.

In each of the examples, one or two people (men and women) had a vision/dream/thought and began implementing it, with the eventual help of many others. Folks, why work for someone, that determines your value, usefulness, salary and benefits? If that is your calling, WONDERFUL, keep doing it and enjoy your life. For you that have a different call, keep preparing for it and when your time to blossom arrives, GO FOR IT.

YOU CAN Do ANYTHING YOU Imagine And Commit To.

Mary Kay, Martha Stewart, Elizabeth Taylor, Genghis Kahn,  Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and friends; The list contains mothers, fathers, and mentors, that molded and encouraged others in their aspirations.

We CAN Do Anything We Imagine And Commit To.

I think we all understand this ability can be for Evil and Good. The uses of our talents are our individual responsibility, which we will give an accounting for. Anyone can use any item or concept for evil.

• Nuclear energy can provide electricity or bombs.
• Herbs and medicines can be used to heal or kill.

I occasionally try to imagine our world or US in a perfect environment of thought and activities. A perfect environment would include positive and negative thoughts for balance without immoral inclinations. The stories of past cities called Utopia or Atlantis would have been true and still in existence.

Imagine the Egyptians, Greeks, or Romans in a perfect state, inventing, developing, building (without internal or external wars destroying their progress) over 4000 years ago. Now imagine how we might adapt to an environment that blended with our planet’s ecology, while providing ease of transportation, corporeal comforts, and advanced educational resources.

Our entire business concept would not exist, as it is today, without the need for continuing changes in:

• Transportation vehicles
• Clothing materials
• Housing structures and utilities
• Business buildings and complexes
• Warfare and required instruments

At this point, every time, I hit a blank wall because all I have ever known is imperfection. The concept is possible, it is the implementation that confounds me. The current human existence is about 6,000 years and with the exception of Adam and Eve, we have not done well. If, IF, they had been satisfied with perfection and populated this Earth with likeminded children and relatives…whoops! Blank wall again!

Let us visualize together a perfect human environment, as in the beginning:

• Every creature is vegetarian.
• Humans venture out to form their families and communities because it is our nature and not because we got into destructive arguments.
• Destructive arguments do not exist because enmity does not exist between humans or with God.
• Once More: NO animosity within or between families, groups or church. Hmmmm, so with no disagreement about doctrine (how to live, dress, worship) would we have plural churches? I DO NOT KNOW!
• Happy, contented marriages with both parents (with exception of death) for the children.

Maybe I could have worked for Walt Disney and Company. I do believe this perfect lifestyle could only be if continued from the original OR a dynamic change in our human nature took place.

The Universe(s) and our Earth have been here billions of our years. Some types of civilizations have existed, prior to us, on Earth and several of the planets in our Solar System. As primitive as we are, evidence supports ideas of help from entities to progress us. I eagerly anticipate getting to know the “other side” and what is available for ME.

Adam and Eve were given the best of everything with the goal of then drawing others back to God through lifestyle and education. Ever since, they stepped out, the ultimate battle has been and continues to be for control of our MIND/THINKING/RATIONALIZATION and commitment to excellence.

Jesus came to reinstitute the original government of recovery of the lost sheep/people. He demonstrated resources available to us to accomplish the task. We waste train loads of time and energy arguing about the existence and use of our tools, instead of just using them. 

For example, instead of wondering IF something works or IF I may use a certain tool, why not use it and discover the result?

• Will this hammer drive this nail? USE IT to drive the nail.
• If I modify this door hinge, will the door close correctly? DO IT and discover.
• When I pray correctly for …, will it work? PRAY… If it doesn’t work, ask the owner of the tool what to do.
• When a storm is troubling my children, can I command it to rest, as Jesus did? Ask Jesus for advice, instructions and proceed.

If a thought enters your mind to:

• Pray now for your, your children’s, friend’s need: DO IT!
• Call or visit ___ to encourage them: DO IT!
• Rebuke (don’t cuss them or accept their threats) the abusive person/creditor in Jesus name.
• Study the correct process and verbiage of cursing someone.
• Let your mouth no longer speak to me in a foul manner.
• Tell your boss and spouse every evil, unethical or unlawful act you do or have done.
• Your hands will stop producing for you, until you repent.
• Your feet will be as unstable and unfaithful as your heart and mind, until you repent.
• Psa 35:5  Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the LORD chase them.
• Psa 35:6  Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the LORD persecute them.
• ETC.
• In JESUS Name! (Do not forget this phrase.)
• Study how to Stop/Disable a bad guy about to assault you.
• In place of a weapon, how do you invoke an angel to disable or dispose of him/her.
• Learn and Practice verbiage and techniques that disable or dispose of a criminal.
• Study and encourage yourself in the interaction of angels with humans.
•  Gen 16:7  And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.
• Gen 16:9  And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands.
• Exo 14:19  And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them:
• Num 22:23  And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way.
• Jdg 6:11  And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the winepress, to hide it from the Midianites.
• Jdg 13:16  And the angel of the LORD said unto Manoah, Though thou detain me, I will not eat of thy bread: and if thou wilt offer a burnt offering, thou must offer it unto the LORD. For Manoah knew not that he was an angel of the LORD.
• 1Ki 19:5  And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat.
• 1Ki 19:7  And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee.
• 1Ch 21:15  And God sent an angel unto Jerusalem to destroy it: and as he was destroying, the LORD beheld, and he repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed, It is enough, stay now thine hand. And the angel of the LORD stood by the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.
• 1Ch 21:16  And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces.

• 1Ch 21:30  But David could not go before it to enquire of God: for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
• 2Ch 32:21  And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword.
• Psa 34:7  The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
• Isa 37:36  Then the angel of the LORD went forth, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians a hundred and fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses.

 

• Act 5:19  But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,
• Act 8:26  And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.
• Act 12:7  And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

• Act 12:8  And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
• Act 12:9  And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
• Act 12:10  When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.
• Act 12:11  And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
• Act 27:23  For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,

Well, I think this is about it for tonight. In case you are wondering how I rate in this area, I have had positives and negatives, wins and losses, seemed a magician to some and idiot to others, felt great and felt very dumb. The point here is, I kept trying, studying, learning, improving and being successful. Using tools provided us is as easy as picking up a screw driver and using it or driving your car instead of pulling a wagon to the store.

When:

• my car stopped running, stranding me and mine in the boonies,
• my daughter’s foot would not heal,
• a student was being distracted from an important topic,
• the bully wouldn’t leave me alone,
• I was lost in the woods,
• we needed a job, car, food, money for bills,
• protection from more burglaries,

I used the specific tool for the need and each worked.

 Make each day wonderful and productive and worth living.

God bless and increase you.