Well, summer semester was here and is now history. I found this semester challenging because I had never taken more than one class in the summer before. However, this summer I took four classes and despite the many challenges with God's help and hard work I was able to have a successful semester.
I had many sleepless nights trying to keep up with the reading assignments and completing my assignments on time. I am thankful that I was able to turn in all assignments on their due date. I know from my experience that working and going to school are very challenging but can be successfully done if one is willing to work very hard.
I am thankful to my co-workers Mary and Christina who traded hours with me so that I could attend my classes. Without their help I could not have made it. Also, I was in one of the best clinical groups where everyone cared for each other. All of their help and positive energy helped to lighten the load of school. We were also blessed with one of the best clinical instructors, Professor Martin, who went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that we had the best clinical experience. I am also thankful to my husband and children for their continued support.
Two weeks have gone since fall semester began and as usual at the beginning of each semester the work seems overwhelming. Nevertheless, with time the work will become more manageable as I plan my time to best suit my workload. With all the positive support that I have, I know that with God's help I will have another successful semester.
At this time, I pray for everyone who is studying or working on a life's goal. I pray for your strength, for wisdom, knowledge, and understanding in all that you do. I also pray that you will be successful in all that your hands find to do. Amen
Everyday we should take time out of our busy schedule to enjoy the beautiful things that life offers. We may not have a lot of money but we can stop and "smell the roses." Just step out of your doors and look around or look up and you can find something to appreciate. It could be a blue sky, fluffy white clouds, a green tree, birds chirping, a pond, or blooming flowers. Below I have placed some pictures from my husband's summer garden. Please take some time today and enjoy some of the beauty that you can find in your neighborhoods.
Elder and Sister Thompson are a dynamic husband and wife team who literally live the following scripture verses every day. “For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me” (Matthew 25: 35-36). This husband and wife have dedicated their lives to serve God and their fellow human beings. They are selfless, caring, compassionate, dependable, committed, and zealous at doing the work of God and helping their fellow human beings. They are presently involved in many forms of ministries such as: Prison Ministry, Personal Ministry, Children and YouthSabbathSchool, Disaster Preparedness, visiting the shut-ins, and feeding the homeless. This couple does not only serve in church related ministries but also serve others in their everyday lives.For example: They have purchased food with their own money and distributed the food items to the less fortunate in several communities. I can emphatically say that this husband and wife team are not only hearers of God’s words but are definitely doers (James ).
Elder Thompson is truly a man of God who has dedicated his life to help lead others to God. He is a man of faith who is very positive. He is highly educated and has many degrees which include a Master of Business Administration (MBA); however, he does not talk about his education or other accomplishments that he has received. If you should meet him he is not likely to mention his educational accomplishments; he will only lift up Jesus. Whatever he does in God’s kingdom he does it with all his might. Elder Thompson loves everyone and he is passionate about winning souls for the kingdom of God. He also loves to teach the young people of our church about Jesus, and he is very happy when they choose to follow Jesus. He also cares about their academic education and will do whatever he can to help them achieve their goals. Example: Elder Thompson wrote a recommendation for my daughter that helped her to get a scholarship for college. Whenever you see Elder Thompson he is on a mission that will help bring others into God’s Kingdom.
“Behind every successful man is a good woman” and Sister Thompson is a very good woman. She is not only a good wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend but she is also a child of God who is committed to spreading the word of God and helping others in every way that she can. Sister Thompson is a teacher and an entrepreneur who does not make her many accomplishments in life prevent her from serving the underserved of her community. She takes time out of her busy schedule to help others who are in need. Examples: She cooks for people in a homeless shelter. When my husband and I took our daughter on a road trip to college Sister Thompson gave us money and food to help with our trip. She has also helped our daughter significantly in ways that we will always be grateful to her. She is also a woman of great faith. I have watched her stood in faith when the doctor told her that she had four months to live. She made a conscious decision to trust God’s word and he healed her from cancer. She has been completely healed for over 10 years. She is also actively involved in each area of work that her husband is involved in. Sister Thompson lives each day for the Lord and if you should meet her she will tell you that, “God is good all the time!”
The Thompsons are an exemplary couple who are working in God’s kingdom. They have devoted their lives to serve God and their fellow human beings. They are ardent workers in God’s vineyard and have made many sacrifices to help others. This husband and wife have worked and are still working to make this world a better place. Many people have been blessed because of the many services that they have rendered to them. They have introduced Jesus to those who are in need of a Savior and have met the basic needs of others who are in need of items such as food and clothing. Elder and Sister Thompson have chosen to live according to God's standards and each day they experience God's love, happiness, and peace in serving God and humanity.
My Prayer
Father in the name of Jesus, I pray that you will continue to bless Elder and Sister Thompson abundantly in all that they do. Please grant them the desires of their hearts that are according to Your direct will for their lives. Please protect them and prosper them as they work in your vineyard. Father, I thank You for answering this prayer in the name of Jesus.
I also pray that you will bless everyone who reads this post and may all their needs be met in Jesus’ name. Amen.
I have been having a very busy time but I am still standing. I have taken some time out of my busy schedule to enjoy and appreciate God's creations. We have had a few beautiful days in which the sun was shining brightly, the sky was blue with patches of fluffy white clouds, and the trees were so green and pretty.
I do need some time off just to relax and I believe that God will make away so that I can get some days off. I tried to get some time off from work but I was denied the time off; however, I believe in miracles and I know that God will work this out for me somehow.
I must go now but I just want you to know that I am thinking of you. May all your days be filled with joy, peace, and contentment.
Father God, in the name of Jesus, I am very thankful to you for my church family. I thank you for the many mercies you have bestowed upon them. I thank you for keeping them safe and loving them unconditionally. Please continue to meet their daily needs and help them to tell others about You. Father there are members in the church who have special requests and I am asking you to please grant them those requests according to Your will for their lives. Kindly heal those that are sick, provide jobs for those that are jobless, provide compatible partners for those that are single and seeking a husband or a wife. Please remember all the young people that are going off to college this fall and also those that are already in college. Please keep them safe while they are away from home and let them accomplish all that you have planned for them. Please remember the pastor and his family. Continue to bless them in all that they do. Father, I thank you that you invite us to call upon You and You promise to answer us. Thank You so much for answering this prayer in Jesus Name. Amen.
Through It All: By Andrae Crouch
Dear God, please grant a special blessing to everyone that may read this prayer. May their lives be forever changed and may they always walk in prosperity. Amen.
My daughter acting as Hero in "Much to do About Nothing"
I have watched my daughter set goals for herself, and even when the goals seemed like they would not be realized she would continue to work at those goals until they are accomplished. My husband and I admire our daughter's strength and perseverance. Once my daughter believes that she has set a goal that is right for her she is not likely to be swayed from that goal by any challenges or temptations.
My daughter loves acting, and during her freshman and sophomore years she was only getting small parts in school plays. Nevertheless, she believed that she would get a leading role before she graduated. Therefore, she continued to audition and even if she got a small part she would act to the best of her abilities. Once she was a spoon in Beauty and the Beast and she said, "Mom, I will be the best spoon." In that play I must say she shined in that small part because she gave it her all. She eventually got bigger and bigger roles in her junior and senior years and got leading parts in the high school plays. With perseverance and a never give up attitude she had her dream realized of acting in leading parts in two high school plays.
My daughter used the same determination that she used in acting in her academic work and college selection. She worked hard throughout high school, carrying a full load of courses throughout the four years of high school. After graduation she had many offers from colleges that she could choose from. From the list of colleges that wanted her she chose the college that she believes would help her meet the goals that she has for herself. The goals that she has set for herself are not easily attained but I have watched her worked hard to keep on track so that she can accomplish her goals. Each semester she takes 16 credits and also work during the semester. Each semester with God's help she has come out with very high GPA. She has completed half of her journey and with God's help she will complete the second half. Her success is also based on prayer, family and friend support systems, church family, and the school system.
We are also very proud of our daughter and we admire her determination to tackle challenging situations. We fully give her our support as she work to accomplish her goals.
Because I believe that we all need strength from a higher power as we tackle our daily tasks and our life's goals, I pray for the strength of our daughter and for all other daughters who are working on their life's goals. May God give you daily strength to accomplish all the plans that you have for your life. Amen.
While raising our son we knew that he would attend college and make the best out of life. Attending college was an expectation for my two children. They both knew that they would go to college from an early age. My son attended the Mico College University, my alma mater, and graduated in 2002. Since then he as attended other universities and have completed his course of studies with very high GPAs. During fall semester my son will tackle an important milestone in his educational career and I wish him all of God's blessing on this new journey. Our son is a self-motivator and a very hard worker. My husband and I are very proud of our son and the choices that he has made in life. Through prayer, good family and friend support system, the church family, the school system, and the people in our communities my son is able to make the best of what life has to offer. My beautiful daughter-in-law is also a blessing in my son's life. Her support for him is tremendous. She supports him to be all that he can be in life. Therefore, I would like to thank all of you who have prayed for my son, those who have given him an encouraging word, and those people who had him over their homes for sleep-overs. Your kindness and generosity towards my son are appreciated. Thanks to all of you our son is doing well in life.
At this time, I pray for all sons that they will be all that God wants them to be in life. I pray for parents that they will send positive messages to their children and let them grow up knowing that they can do all things through Christ who gives them strength.
