Dear Jesus, You know I've had a way too busy week. I haven't prayed for my friends every day this week and the salvation of the nation has been less on my heart. I've gotten into this habit of listening to the radio as I drive. I was hoping the talk radio would help me learn something but its all the same stuff. Persuading people who the next president should be is almost all I hear. It's like a sport. I've stopped learning from it and when I turn it off I haven't been praying. I have to confess I could use your strength and encouragement. Please, make my friends do the same. I get worn out from well doing when I don't see others taking the lead. And please help me find a way to make my work time fruitful.

Today we're going to Abacoa to listen to Jonathan sing. It's also George's birthday today. It will be busy so I can't write long. Yesterday I broke my fast at supper. I was just tired and hungry. But today is a new day, a wonderful day made by you. Just perfect.

I am thinking back on Psalm 51, Lord. I thank you for your cleansing and forgiveness. And I thank you that you renew a right spirit in me, hegemoniously. I haven't prayed if I haven't felt my bones rejoicing. And these bones have been very tired lately. Part of it is I haven't been taking my vitamins. Part of it is I've been trying to get up early to pray.

That's a quandry, Lord. I'm called to pray but can't get up early to do it without feeling miserable. The other choice is to attempt it while others are awake in this apartment. I do enjoy the times of prayer with others in this crowded home but I get tired of leading all the time. I wish someone else in this house would be on fire with a love for you to the point that I could just feed on it. Lord, please, answer that prayer. Lisa still suffers from depression. She goes to sleep early every night. And the boys are too young. They just like boy things. The prayer times at night have improved somewhat. But Lord, I want the fire. I want the love. I want it here. And I haven't seen enough of it. Lord, consider this a written prayer. It's codified. And I'm expecting an answer soon, even today. All the more reason to be rejoicing that today is the day you've made.

You are indeed wonderful to me, Lord. I can't thank you enough.