Written summer 1997-

And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth, and none can stay his hand or say unto him, What doest thou?" (Dan. 4:35)


El Elyon, the Strongest Strong One, the Possessor of heaven and earth, the Sovereign Ruler of the universe -- You are also the sovereign ruler of MY LIFE, and I am always comforted to "..know that ALL things work together for GOOD to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.  For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren." (Rom. 8: 28-29) Hallelujah! Yes, Lord,
EVERYTHING that comes into my life is for my GOOD!  It is for my good, and You are using it in my life to conform me to the image of Your son--to make me more like Christ.  Ah...yes, Lord, as I bow before You today, my eyes are heavy and my body aches.  I feel so tired and my immune system must be all messed up.  I feel as if I just can't go on till I can sleep some more! Lord, You know! I just didn't get enough sleep for my body last night. It was not my fault.  I could do nothing about it.  But this morning You are telling me " ALL THINGS work together for GOOD."  Surely You have allowed it to further teach me to be joyful  in afflictions and not to murmur and complain.  O Lord, You know the struggle I have with this.  Please work Your pefect work in me!

Yes, Lord, there are SO MANY things that happen to us daily that we often are tempted to ask "Why?" and fret or be depressed..."Why the broken water pipe? Why the problems with this particular child? Why this sickness? Why did my husband make this decision?"...ALL THINGS...ALL THINGS work together for GOOD!..." Please "anchor" this in my heart, Lord, and let me know that because I am Your child, EVERYTHING that happens to me is for my GOOD!
Thank You, Lord! You are my El Elyon!

In Jesus' name. Amen.