Father God, the Israelites didn't listen to You, and they were punished. And I find it interesting that, even today, we still don't listen to You. Not completely. They saw what You did. You were in their fathers' midst. They had seen what You did to their fathers when they disobeyed, yet they still turned their backs. Are we really that stupid and ignorant, Lord? Can we truly be that stubborn and pig-headed?

I know I can be somtimes, God. Lead me away from that kind of reaction. Draw me to Your conclusions, to the way You would handle situations. Lord God, there are so many things I have You to thank for, and there are many things I would like You to take care of. I thank You for Jess. She needs help, just as I do, with what to do for this summer. We both want to be within the will of Your heart. But there are money issues here, and we cannot do anything outside of You. It's just that simple. Lord, I also thank You for blessing Jess with her health again. She seems to be doing much better. Use her in her school. She has a real possibility to reach out to those kids and show them a love that only those who know You possess. Let her show that love to them. Father, help me to find a job that will allow me to continue to worship You and see Jess and still get my school work finished. It's a tough task from viewpoint, but, in Your hands, I know it will be taken care of. As I sleep tonight, Father God, I pray that You rest my body enough that I may be used efficiently to glorify Your Name. Because it's all about You, Lord God. It's all about You. so be it