Thank You, Lord, and May I Trust You More

Today's my birthday.

Some 40+ years ago, my mother gave birth on a Monday evening around dinner time.

Out came me.

I looooove birthdays, especially mine.

I don't have any big plans and don't know that Hubby has anything in mind. I've had some great birthdays and some really rotten ones, if I allow myself to dwell on the circumstances surrounding me at the time. This one could easily fall into the latter group.

But, to quote our illustrious new president, Barack Obama, "Not this time".

I will enjoy my birthday come what may.

And most of all, I pray that in this year 2009, that four things (I always get four wishes since my birthday is on the 4th) are true:

1) I finally lose the weight that has hampered me both physically and psychologically.

2) My family's financial picture stabilizes and begins an upward trend.

3) I write and submit a book that I'm proud of. (And an offer for publication wouldn't be a bad gift!)

4) Most of all, I draw closer to God and learn to trust Him even more.

And now, a birthday present to myself, two of my favorite gospel artists, Bishop Walter Hawkins and Pastor Donnie McClurkin with Thank You, Lord at the 1993 Azuza Conference:

Thank you, Lord, for another year.

Happy Birthday to Me!!!!!

Peace & Blessings,
Patricia

Mid-week Worship: I Call You Faithful

Pastor Donnie McClurkin was the minister of music for a time at the church where I was a member as a teenager back in NY. I've always been mesmerized by his musical talent. He has such an anointed voice.

Donnie's had his struggles over the years, and some folks would crucify him for that or at least for what he says now about those struggles. But to me, he'll always be simply Donnie, someone who loves the Lord and who doesn't mind telling whoever will listen.

He influenced my life relative to being bold for God. And I still love to hear him sing God's praises.

We serve an awesome God. What do you call Him?

Peace & Blessings,
Patricia