Exactly 20 years ago today, November 17, 1989 - the Lord blessed me with a new earthly father to raise me. I remember being a little unsure about this new fellow from South Dakota with red hair that was going to be my 'dad', but my mom was happy so I was happy. I had lunch with him today and before he got there, the nice lady asked if I was ready to order and I mentioned that I was waiting for my dad to get there. After he did, I noticed a look of shock on her face (thinking - how is that her dad?). As I was sitting there talking my head off (as usual) and he was patiently listening (as usual) eating his usual order (a cup of soup with 1/2 a sandwich)... I had a thought about family resemblance.
Now, clearly by this picture Rod and I don't resemble each other much, LOL - but the Lord really put a thought in my mind. I thought of "...clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." - Colossians 3:12. So what I'm taking from that today is, sure Rod and I don't resemble each other much physically, but I hope and pray that when people look at me they see a family resemblance. I hope that someday I will be a reflection of all that Rod is... which is a person that is clothed with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. I thank the Lord that he placed Rod in our lives and he has been such a wonderful example to me in so many ways. I love you Mom and Rod and am extremely happy for the 20 years you are celebrating together today.
Prayer for the Day by Stormie Omartian
Lord, I turn to You as the solid rock on which I stand and ask that You would lead me in the way I should go. I seek Your guidance and revelation. I look to You for wisdom and correction. I don't want to take a step without knowing You are leading me. The decisions I need to make must be the right ones, so don't let me make a mistake. Even when I must make a quick decision, help me to do so with great accuracy because of the wisdom and knowledge You have put in me. Make me sensitive to the presence and leading of Your Holy Spirit in my heart. You are my rock and my fortress; therefore, for Your name's sake, lead me and guide me. Psalm 31:3
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