Yesterday was quite an eventful day for Rayray, who has requested that I not show her lovely face.
She went in for her physical and fainted when they gave her a tetanus booster.
Now now--before y'all accuse me of being a negligent mom--keep in mind that Rayray is a full-fledged adult who insisted she could go to the appointment by herself. Besides, it's not like she hasn't fainted before. Four other times that I am personally aware of and maybe a couple where she blacked out but no one was around to document it.
One time she was in Sunday school and she stabbed her finger with a pair of scissors, and I kid you not--the teacher said Rachel fell asleep for a few moments and then woke up.
I suppose that's a delicate way of putting it.
On the bright side, Rayray was prepared this time around. She had an inkling that she might get queasy, so she was lying down when she "fell asleep."
Today's DEVO is about being prepared.
Prepared for what?
Proverbs 21:31 "The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD."
Back in the Bible times the horse was the symbol of power and might--only to be used in times of battle. And a wise army always had their horses ready to take off at a moment's notice. A hungry horse with worn out shoes wouldn't be much use in an emergency.
Kind of like a half-hearted Christian who never prays or reads an inspiring scripture; when the crisis arrises they crumble rather than rise up to meet the challenge.
Not less than five minutes ago I had a conversation with a gal pal who said that a couple of years ago she was ill-prepared for a sudden situation in her family. And not that she would want to go through anything like that again, but if something ever comes up again she knows her first reaction will be to pray.
Happy dance time!
What are we going to do then? I say we prepare every single day--we strengthen our foundation. But we always always always keep in mind that even though we do our part, God still has the ultimate and best role--the victory! Nevertheless, people, let's give Him something to work with!
PRAYER:
Dear Lord, Thank You that the victory belongs to You. Help us be prepared. Inspire us and draw us close to You. In Jesus' name, AMEN~
She went in for her physical and fainted when they gave her a tetanus booster.
Now now--before y'all accuse me of being a negligent mom--keep in mind that Rayray is a full-fledged adult who insisted she could go to the appointment by herself. Besides, it's not like she hasn't fainted before. Four other times that I am personally aware of and maybe a couple where she blacked out but no one was around to document it.
One time she was in Sunday school and she stabbed her finger with a pair of scissors, and I kid you not--the teacher said Rachel fell asleep for a few moments and then woke up.
I suppose that's a delicate way of putting it.
On the bright side, Rayray was prepared this time around. She had an inkling that she might get queasy, so she was lying down when she "fell asleep."
Today's DEVO is about being prepared.
Prepared for what?
Proverbs 21:31 "The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD."
Back in the Bible times the horse was the symbol of power and might--only to be used in times of battle. And a wise army always had their horses ready to take off at a moment's notice. A hungry horse with worn out shoes wouldn't be much use in an emergency.
Kind of like a half-hearted Christian who never prays or reads an inspiring scripture; when the crisis arrises they crumble rather than rise up to meet the challenge.
Not less than five minutes ago I had a conversation with a gal pal who said that a couple of years ago she was ill-prepared for a sudden situation in her family. And not that she would want to go through anything like that again, but if something ever comes up again she knows her first reaction will be to pray.
Happy dance time!
What are we going to do then? I say we prepare every single day--we strengthen our foundation. But we always always always keep in mind that even though we do our part, God still has the ultimate and best role--the victory! Nevertheless, people, let's give Him something to work with!
PRAYER:
Dear Lord, Thank You that the victory belongs to You. Help us be prepared. Inspire us and draw us close to You. In Jesus' name, AMEN~
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