Day Two

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Pain.

It's something we all complain about. My heart aches, my throat's sore, my ear is frightfully uncomfortable. And yet, somehow, You use Pain to Your own purposes, namely, Good. Without pain or discomfort, we would never know something was wrong with us.

Our arrogance often clouds our reasoning. We forget that we are but dust. Or at least, we try to pretend that we're not. Foolish man! How can you love us?

Thank you, Father, for Your grace and mercy. Thank you that the swelling has gone down in my ear, and that the other one seems clearer and less likely to turn as painful.

God, give me wisdom concerning Jonathan--both of them. You know how much Jon means to me and how hard it is for me to be patient with just a friendship, even though that is no doubt the best avenue for us right now. I NEED DIVINE INTERVENTION. And please be with JR. Show him that pursuing you would be much better than pursuing me. I'd rather not have to tell him that myself, but if I must, please give me the courage and grace to do so.

Please grant me the grace to make it through the day; let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
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Genesis III & IV, Psalm V, Romans II