Week 3...Part 1

My sister Rebecca left the house for her teaching job.  But before she left I had an amazing encounter with her.  I was in my room reading when my sister Rebecca came in and apologized for the lateness of the dinner.  I told her not to worry about it.  She began to tell me that she would be leaving soon to go and teach math and science.  I told her that when I was in elementary and high school math and science were my two favorite subjects. I told her that I loved science and math because science shows the beauty of God’s creation and math just makes sense.   Rebecca responded with a, “YES!!  That is why I love science and math too.”  Rebecca then began to tell me about soil erosion and photosynthesis.  Before Rebecca was about to leave she said to me, “Swear that you will not fall asleep because dinner is almost ready.”  I said, very sternly, “Yes, I will not fall asleep.”  She then went on and insisted that I swear.  I said that I will not swear.  She then asked me why I would not swear.  I reached for my Bible on my nightstand…used the concordance in search for the word “swear”…Then found it!  Ahhh ha! I knew it was in here somewhere.  We then read James 5:12 together, "But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation." Then my sister paused for a second.  She said, "hmmm...hmmm...amen!  I knew there was something different about you."  I said, "Thank you." And then I began to praise her servant hood in cooking, and the joy in all her expressions.  She also said, "Thank you." She began to leave the room, but before she closed the door she said with  a smile on her face, "I will see you for dinner."

This week was not an easy week.  I was sick for a little while and lost some personals, but throughout it all, I could not stop smiling because I have been filled with so much joy from seeking the Lord in scripture, prayer and mediation. I will expound on the sickness and lost of personals a little bit later, but for now I will leave you with letting you know that throughout the week, and despite the troubles I have been lead to times of worship.