July 17, 2012
Proverbs 17:1 “ Better is a dry morsel and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife .”
I may be mistaken but I’m pretty sure that my son would tell you his favorite time of his growing up was around the dinner table. People today don’t spend enough time around the table. Everyone is sitting in front of the TV watching whatever is happening to other or imaginary people. After a relaxed meal –whether sandwiches or steak –was our family time. We have continued that tradition with our granddaughter.
We talked about my work day experiences, people I interfaced with, Rose’s day and the people who came over to have sewing done, and finally about Carl’s day at school and later at work. We only had two rules: first, every one gets to share without interruption, and second anyone can make comments or recommendations about the circumstance but no one can make fun of the teller or is allowed to give expert advice.
It didn’t matter what we shared for dinner the dinner conversation was the meal of the day.
We love you today, Lord, and we are so thankful that we can come to you freely with our problems . We know that You will listen, empathize, and speak to our hearts, Lord, without condescending, irritated responses. We know your patience allows us to learn our lessons the best and easiest way if we give our problem up to You and listen for Your still, small voice telling us how to approach the problem and receive Your answer—yes , no , or wait a while. Thank you for such love to give us free will. For your service we live. Amen
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