A New Day, Another Attempt

I had attempted to start a blog a FEW months ago and got side tracked. So, here I am again, with my own daughter's encouragement - to TRY again. The title, Peace Like a River, is my quest for peace. Peace within myself mostly. Peace for my family, friends and everyone who I encounter.

I have just recently finished reading "Irresistable Revolution." Perhaps it is a book about the lack or absence of Christian hospitality towards the poor or outcasts. Perhaps it is a book about trying to find God in one's daily life and to experience the lessons, gifts, and blessings that God offers. Perhaps it is about one trying to find his or her purpose in life as God has planned. Needless to say, it is a thought provoking book.

Today I picked up a book titled,"Having a Mary Spirit." Written by Joanna Weaver. It opens with Psalm 51:10 "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me." I'll let you know more as I continue to read. (Warning: I tend to pick up more books along the way, sometimes reading them as well.)

My daughter picked up "The Color of Law." and we will swap books as we finish reading them. We're also waiting for "The Messiah of Morris Avenue." which will arrive within a week.

Prayer Requests:
1) A young man, by the name of Derik Nielson who recently had joined the army has found out that he is going to Iraq in March. He will be driving a fuel truck. Please pray for God to cover him and to reach out to his parents who need prayers for faith, strength and peace. He is a son of my former next door neighbors of mine.
2) A girlfriend of mine, who discovered nearly a year ago that her husband was having an affair. At the same time, she lost her job. She has decided for the sake of children's happiness to forgive her husband. She believed that by forgiving him will allow her to move on with her own life. Please pray for her and her family. Pray that she will find new employment soon.
3) Pray for my parents who are experiencing stressful times right now. It is a long story, but pray that they will find a new home soon and during the time, may God grant them additional patience and strength during this time.
4) Pray for my in-laws as they work through their health issues.
5) Pray for me as I work through my own self inflicted demons. I look to the skies for peace. I love sunsets and sunrises. That is where I find my peace.
6) Pray for my daughter, who is a wonderful gift and blessing as she prepares for her mid-terms this week. I love her sense of humor.
7) Pray for my husband to keep his eyes and ears open. Sometimes it is so easy to get so bogged down that you forget to look up.
8) Pray for Josh Turner to find Peace too - it can be found in daily communion. . .