Our own agenda

I read this story this morning.

The Prayer Request

Leroy went to a revival at a local church and listened intently to
the preacher.

After awhile, the preacher asked anyone with needs to be prayed over
to come forward to the front of the altar.

Leroy got in line and when it was his turn, the preacher
asked, "Leroy, what do you want me to pray about for you?"

Leroy replied, "Preacher, I need you to pray for my hearing."

The preacher put one finger in Leroy's ear and he placed his other
hand on top of Leroy's head and prayed and prayed and prayed for a
miracle.

After a few minutes, the preacher removed his hands, took a few steps
back and asked, "Leroy, how is your hearing now?"

"Leroy replied thoughtfully, "I don't know, It's not until next
Wednesday."

It made me realize that too often we have our own agenda and miss what is being said or what is needed. Now, I am a clarifier. I ask the person if what they said is what they said in their own words. Drives my wife crazy. When I first started using this technique, it nearly ended our relationship. But, the problem was, not only is she wired and plumbed differently, but she talks from a different background. It sure was difficult.

Sometimes following God's agenda is harder than we think!

Yesterday, a dear friend from Atlanta was here. She was a former bodybuilder, stripper, etc., and she is hilarious. Her and her husband worked with 28 strip clubs in their area bringing girls out of the life style. And like me she does not pray quietly. She often moves into travail and laughter. We had a great time and enjoyed some lunch with her after. She is such a blessing. When she heard about the family altars, things broke loose.

A lot of my morning was spent straightening out books, bills, etc., and they are caught up so, I can do my taxes.

Supposed to snow today. A little. I guess we can live with a little.

Last night I spent time with Jacob. The girls were at coffee. So, we had fun. His favorite book to read. Little Ducklings.