Father, I’m trying not to get discouraged. I’m thinking about us washing the dirty dishes and pots and pans. What just came to mind is that the banquet in the next room hasn’t started yet because they won’t start until you get there. So often I feel like they’re already enjoying the banquet, but what would a banquet be without you? And you are here, washing dishes with me. I feel so loved right now.
I love you Caroline. Come and rest, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
(Afternoon)
Jesus, when I remember that every person is broken in our flesh and also brilliant (like my pastor would say) because of your work in us, then it changes my perspective a bit, making others more approachable. I’m reminded that you love our humanity despite everyone’s imperfections. When I only see my own imperfections its easy to imagine that mine are so much greater than those I look up to.
I understand my daughter. What seems true may not always be. Love is always my perspective. Come my faithful daughter, its time to rest. Take my hand, we’re slowing down.
Jesus, I’ve said now that I’m ready because you showed me I’m ready, so now I’m waiting for you to come and help me.
I know (I sense him smiling here), and I’ll come.
I love you Dad. Thank-you for your great and awesome plans for me.. Thank-you for being such a Good and Mighty Father!
Reflection:
I’ve been practicing my coffee art: One day I’ll be brave enough to take a photo when I can create something that doesn’t just look like a weed or a Charlie Brown tree! I actually really like Charlie Brown trees because I love their uniqueness. I didn’t grow up having Christmas trees in the house at Christmas, but I think they’re really special. I had a dream last night that I’m still not quite sure about but I find that often when I write them down the Lord brings things to mind and is a good way for me to process things.
In my dream last night I was in the hallway leading to my condo (in waking life I don’t own a condo but I’ve always thought it would be neat to own one) and I passed an old man. My door was open and I walked into my condo and was surprised to see my three cousins waiting for me to arrive so that I could give them a haircut. I asked who would like to go first and my cousin Tina said she would. (Meaning of Tina: Warrior Princess; who loves everyone.. Haircut: wanting to cut back?) Normally when I dream about working as a hairstylist means that I’m doing something I don’t like and that I’m not to go back to, because in waking life I’ve never really enjoyed that career. Now I only cut my family’s hair and do enjoy that! In my dream I didn’t want to do colours anymore. I also saw that our toilet was so broken that I said to my husband that we needed to get a plumber to fix it. It was the kind of dream where I just couldn’t set myself up or get organized to do their hair because I couldn’t find the equipment I needed. In waking life I don’t have my lighting set-up anymore, so I’d need to do my recordings outside. Then the scene changed where I came back to my condo and I saw that the girls were helping me clean up and were so happy to help, and I was so relieved because I had other things I needed to do. I’m not sure if the Lord wants me to continue to do my recordings. It seems like this part is done but I’ve been wrong so many times before! Today has been a pleasant day; visited neighbours as our dogs also got to visit:) I’m reading a book by Rick Joyner entitled “When God Walked the Earth.” I’ve had it for a number of years and is one of those books where my heart falls deeper in love with Jesus because it shows how much he loves us and is so humble and patient with us. I hope your week will be a good one.. many blessings to you!