If my people...

Several of you have asked about seeing more pictures, so I will accommodate your request with one special one of daughter Sue and I at dinner in the main dining room on the ship. I cannot praise the wait staff enough for their excellent service and attention to their guests. They were always a jump ahead of our wishes, always displaying a cheerful voice and a smile. They were outstanding and their jobs not easy!

It made me wonder how often I am grumbling or complaining about something rather just taking it in stride with a cheerful word and a smile on my face. Let me say that I feel convicted! It seems that I have had an inordinate amount of frustration with equipment, databases and situations that are extremely complex. It was good for me to be able to get away for a bit and re-think my own attitude and responses.

In the midst of it all, I have been excited about the things I continue to hear that God is doing in lives around the world. As we face some difficult times in our own country, I continue to pray for God's will to be accomplished in this country, recognizing that the situation could become even more painful for each of us...Just look back at history! I am often reminded of 2 Chronicles 7:14 and feel that I need to look in a mirror to see if I am helping the situation or a part of the problem:

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

Have a blessed week!

Chuck