I’m sending an update because I know I need to, but I should warn y’all by saying I feel pretty raw. Please don’t feel like you need to cheer me up!!! Prayer is truly all I need and at the moment attempts to “cheer me up” just feel like salt in wounds.
You may remember I last mentioned one of the first things we’re addressing with my weight is my sleep schedule and getting it earlier. I know this may sound silly but I MISS my nights. There’s a feeling I get there I get no other time of day. I trust in time that the Lord will give it to me in other times of day but at the moment I just feel completely out of whack. I work best with patterns, so when a wrench gets thrown in my pattern it messes with me. I know I’m working on setting new patterns, but in the meantime, I’m a bit of a mess.
Last week I did ok on sleep, this week not as well – I had two nights I went to bed after 2, which I realize is still “early” considering my old schedule, but WAY later than the week before, which is frustrating because it’s the wrong direction. I know my internal clock needs time to reset to normal, so I’m trying to extend grace to myself, but I’m not always good at that – I think I should get it right the first time. So I’m struggling with wanting to give up, which is screwing with me emotionally, making me feel like a failure, etc – all of which is probably somewhat silly, but when you’re tired feels like a VERY big deal. So, prayer for sleep schedule adjustment needed and appreciated!
I realized I should just give a heads up – since I am now in a congregation that uses Hebrew names most of the time like “Yahweh” or “Yah” in place of Lord, “Ruach” for Holy Spirit and “Yeshua” for Jesus, you may hear me doing it periodically so I thought I should pause to give translation for anyone who wasn’t familiar with the Hebrew names. At the moment I try to tailor my speech to whatever is most comfortable to the intended audience (as Paul says, be all things to all people – 1 Cor 9:22), but periodically things slip out, so I just didn’t want anyone confused thinking I switched religions 😉
Finally, I just want to ask you all to agree in prayer for healing for Tami (who is both part of the team and the official D4Y seamstress). She’s had some issues going on and had surgery this week. Some of her family doesn’t believe the Lord still heals and it’s caused tension in the family. So please pray for the Lord to show Himself true, for Tami’s heart in the middle of all this, and for restored relationships with hearts open to the fullness of all He is!
I know I said “finally” but as I was typing I got a text from one of my long-time D4Y customers to let me know another customer, who was NOT an old woman, went to be with the Lord last night. I’m dumbfounded. I know Lolita is in a better place, but am praying for her family (hubby and young son in particular) as well as her friends… this is her ministering with a D4Y streamer not even a year ago.
It is hard not to be reminded at such a moment that life is short and each moment precious. Let’s not waste it… love you all very much!
Lord, I ask for your perfect alignment to happen in Meghan’s patterns. I ask that you set the course and order her steps. Lord God, you know her heart. You see her struggles. Her nightimes have been such special times with you, creating with you, drinking of you, communing with you. Lord, wrap your arms around her even now, as she reads this. Hold her tight and hold her close. Answer the call of her heart for those special night moments to happen anytime, anywhere, and NOW especially, to reassure her. Father, reveal yourself in her daylight hours in new and vibrant ways. Full of light and color and majesty. Lord God, I ask that you give her such a strong desire for the new things you have for her and the new alignment that you are moving her into that she does not miss the former things. Show her today the reward of the effort. Bless her today in abundant ways and each night with sweet sleep.
And Lord we ask for your healing touch to complete what has begun in Tami’s body. We ask that your hand shall be so evident that there is no denying your healing power and touch. Thank you for the voice of faith that Tami shouts loud in her life. Bless her faithfulness and strengthen her body, mind, and spirit.
Thank you God.
I understand having a schedule, I am a morning person and ♥ it!! That is my time and much is done in that time 🙂 When there is a change, I feel lost and confused. I dealt with this about a year ago and took me some time, but everything is back on track 🙂 Lord, I came to you and ask that you give Meghan understanding in all that is taking place. I know she loves her early morning with you, but we all so know that you show up all the time. O’ how we Adore you. I pray this in Jesus name, Amen
My heart broke and I starting crying for the young lady, she is with the Lord but it is still hard for the people left here on this earth. I prayed for her husband and son “Lord hold them close, give them all the comfort and peace, give them the strength to endure the days ahead. You our are Strength, our Healer, and Comforter. In Jesus name, Amen
♥ you Meghan
Amen. Agree. Praying. Expecting our Beloved Savior to release His strong arm and breathe upon us.
I stand in agreement with the ladies prayers! Father I ask that during this transition for Meghan, the desires of Your heart and hers come into alignment to bring health, peace, and a greater intimacy with the Holy Spirit! Make Your goals and desires known to her clearly so all other expectations and anxieties fall away. We pray against any obstacle that would hinder wholeness and joy in Jesus name! May Meghan’s sleep be sealed with the blood of the Lamb and blessed with refreshment :).
Father, bless Tami’s faithfulness in You! Touch her body with strength and her heart with peace. Bless her mind with wisdom and may her words and actions bless those who do not stand in agreement with You Father! May her acts of steadfastness and love be a testimony to you dear Lord! We pray all these things in Jesus name, AMEN!
I too come into agreement with everybody elses prayers.
Abba, I Bless Meghan to her intended purposes; bring her body into perfect alignement and rest. In the Blessed name of Yahshua Amen
PS Meghan, I often sleep with my scarf, Jehovah Rohi, wrapped around me. I too have trouble sleeping at night. I was a night shift nurse for 12 1/2 years and since the switch to days I sometimes find myself awake at 2 or 3 in the morning! Being in His pastures DEFINITELY has brought peace and rest!
Blessings to you Meghan! 🙂