Somethings must be said. Today during my devotions, I read an unsettling and strange commentary on writing to the church of Corinth.
The passage was 2nd Corinthians 1:2.
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”
2 Corinthians 1:2-4 NASB
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,”
2 Corinthians 1:3 NIV
NOTE: The writing associates God with compassion, grace, peace, and ALL comfort.
The commentary states, "many think that when God comforts us, our troubles go away. (But if that were so, people would turn to God out of desire to relieve pain not out of love for him.")
Wait - what?.. I had to read it again. as if God holds out on us because He wants to be sure He has our love and devotion.... I think that statement is All wrong. At least from the Bible text and the life of Christ, who demonstrated great compassion for ALL of those who suffered. He healed ALL who came and THIS IS MY point!
God is a God who loves and comforts us! This is exactly why I love him. God is pure, full of light – peaceful – good – He brings me joy, healing and energy.
If we don't turn to him in pain, who do we turn to?
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Saturday, October 8, 2016
AMAZING FAVOR
I am on my knees giving thanks and so very humbled ....
My car is a 2005 Prius and my husband drives a 2006 Mazda. Most recently, we talked about the possibility of financing a new car because his transmission needed repair. In the end, we opted for repairs because we like the comfort of no car payments.
About a month ago, Greg began working on the Prius headlamps because they were yellow and looking old. He spent many hours with water and sandpaper trying to restore the look and never finished with the final steps. Around the same time, I also obtained an estimate to have the spoiler painted along with headlamp restoration. The estimate to paint the spoiler was $298.65 and another $300 to clean and restore the headlamp plastic. We decided to put my cosmetic car repairs on hold until the income picks up and spent our reserves to repair the transmission in his car.
Two weeks ago, someone backed into my car at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater. His insurance company wrote me a check for $563.91 to repair damage. I am not sure how or why (I choose to believe its grace and favor from God) but the cosmetic blemishes on the spoiler/hatch of my car were included in the repair of my bumper after my simple question - what would you charge to include this at the time you do the bumper repair? Wow - included! I highly recommend this generous and thoughtful repair shop - RIGHT!
Last night, Greg and I picked up my car from Prestige Auto Body Express on Jeronimo in Lake Forest. It was around dusk and neither of us had noticed when we headed out to drive UBER for the evening. This morning, in the daylight I noticed something surprising about my car... All four of the plastic head and tail lamp covers where clear - no longer foggy looking. Keep in mind, I never pointed out, suggested, or mentioned anything about my headlamps to the repair shop since Greg had been working on them.
Today, Greg and I feel blessed because this just seems impossible - unbelievable - that the hassles of an accident could take care of to-do-items on our wait list.
My car is a 2005 Prius and my husband drives a 2006 Mazda. Most recently, we talked about the possibility of financing a new car because his transmission needed repair. In the end, we opted for repairs because we like the comfort of no car payments.
About a month ago, Greg began working on the Prius headlamps because they were yellow and looking old. He spent many hours with water and sandpaper trying to restore the look and never finished with the final steps. Around the same time, I also obtained an estimate to have the spoiler painted along with headlamp restoration. The estimate to paint the spoiler was $298.65 and another $300 to clean and restore the headlamp plastic. We decided to put my cosmetic car repairs on hold until the income picks up and spent our reserves to repair the transmission in his car.
Two weeks ago, someone backed into my car at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater. His insurance company wrote me a check for $563.91 to repair damage. I am not sure how or why (I choose to believe its grace and favor from God) but the cosmetic blemishes on the spoiler/hatch of my car were included in the repair of my bumper after my simple question - what would you charge to include this at the time you do the bumper repair? Wow - included! I highly recommend this generous and thoughtful repair shop - RIGHT!Last night, Greg and I picked up my car from Prestige Auto Body Express on Jeronimo in Lake Forest. It was around dusk and neither of us had noticed when we headed out to drive UBER for the evening. This morning, in the daylight I noticed something surprising about my car... All four of the plastic head and tail lamp covers where clear - no longer foggy looking. Keep in mind, I never pointed out, suggested, or mentioned anything about my headlamps to the repair shop since Greg had been working on them.
Today, Greg and I feel blessed because this just seems impossible - unbelievable - that the hassles of an accident could take care of to-do-items on our wait list.
THANK YOU!
PRESTIGE AUTO BODY EXPRESS
If you need bumper or dent repair
ask for DAVE and tell him Susan Rae sent you!
25252 Jeronimo Rd
Lake Forest, CA
92630
Monday, September 26, 2016
Meet Brenda
Sometimes I have experiences that are so profound that I can't let go of the thoughts.
Recently, Real Estate listings have been lacking -
With income down and health challenging my early morning wake up, I started driving UBER when I feel rested, over the weekend.
UBER Is giving me opportunities to meet people I would otherwise never know and see neighborhoods and amazing homes all across Orange County, as well as a little extra income for groceries, travel money and air fare to visit grandchildren. So far, I'm liking this opportunity to earn a little more cash.
Aiden, Kasey, Riley, Cody, Anakin and Elisabeth are in Arizona!
Payton and Emma are in North Carolina,
MY thoughts on OUR HUMAN FRAILTY (continued)
SOOO the other night, I was out later than expected as someone requested a ride from a local concert venue. They requested rides to Yorba Linda and La Habra - a good hour away and it was after midnight.
- On the way home, around 2 am in La Habra, I met BRENDA. As I pulled up to the stop light, I glanced over at items on the side walk. The were some boxes, newspaper, and a grocery cart. As I looked a little closer, I noticed movement. Peering out of the dark, were two beautiful eyes.
My first thought - I can give her my tip money.
Full of compassion and energy, I slowly approached her after parking my car in a well lit area at the corner gas station. My fist full of tip money. I said hello and asked, "How can I help you?"
She replied, "I don't have anything to wash my hands. I would like to have some water, towels and tissue for my nose." "My nose is bothering me."
Taking my fist full of cash, I promptly purchased two bottles of water, a large roll of paper towel, and a nice box of soft tissue. When I returned, she was trying to find a clean place to put these items. Obviously not an easy task when living on the sidewalk. She looked cold so I offered her my prized sweater that my son had given me for Christmas. I was relieved that she said no and showed me her sweater on top of the cart.
I thought it odd when she asked if I were Catholic or Christian since we both believe in Jesus and follow his teachings. I answered, "I am a Christian." She said, "Oh, I am Catholic." then she smiled. I was taken by her beauty and commented how beautiful she is. She shook her head and said, "no". We exchanged names and that is when I asked Brenda if I could pray for her.
It broke my heart to see her alone and lacking a soft comfortable safe place to sleep. I cried out to God and I cried all the way home wondering what happened that led to this lifestyle. She did not want me to call anyone. She did not want the attention or police as she said she did not want to go back to jail. So alone - so sad -
On the way home, I realized that this could be me - if it were not for government programs, my family support and friends who have helped me in my time of need. When I arrived home, I gave my husband Greg a big hug because I was not alone; I thanked God for the comfortable bed that we have and for the ability to close my eyes and sleep without fear.
NOTE: Isaiah 58:7-11 When you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you not hide yourself from your own family. If you take the yoke away from your midst, the finger-pointing and you feed the hungry and satisfy the afflicted person, then your light will rise like the sun in obscurity and your darkness will be like the noonday and LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your very being in drought, and relieve your bones.
Recently, Real Estate listings have been lacking -
UBER Is giving me opportunities to meet people I would otherwise never know and see neighborhoods and amazing homes all across Orange County, as well as a little extra income for groceries, travel money and air fare to visit grandchildren. So far, I'm liking this opportunity to earn a little more cash.
Purpose Driven - MY GRANDCHILDREN
Aiden, Kasey, Riley, Cody, Anakin and Elisabeth are in Arizona!
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| Aiden was born August 12 2016 |
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| Kodey, Cassie, Brad, Riley, Kasey |
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| Elisabeth and Anakin |
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| Emma and Payton |
Payton and Emma are in North Carolina,
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| Tatum, Cason, and Meia |
Cason, Tatum and Meia are living on the island of Maui.
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| Tatum |
MY thoughts on OUR HUMAN FRAILTY (continued)
SOOO the other night, I was out later than expected as someone requested a ride from a local concert venue. They requested rides to Yorba Linda and La Habra - a good hour away and it was after midnight.
- On the way home, around 2 am in La Habra, I met BRENDA. As I pulled up to the stop light, I glanced over at items on the side walk. The were some boxes, newspaper, and a grocery cart. As I looked a little closer, I noticed movement. Peering out of the dark, were two beautiful eyes.
My first thought - I can give her my tip money.
Full of compassion and energy, I slowly approached her after parking my car in a well lit area at the corner gas station. My fist full of tip money. I said hello and asked, "How can I help you?"
She replied, "I don't have anything to wash my hands. I would like to have some water, towels and tissue for my nose." "My nose is bothering me."
Taking my fist full of cash, I promptly purchased two bottles of water, a large roll of paper towel, and a nice box of soft tissue. When I returned, she was trying to find a clean place to put these items. Obviously not an easy task when living on the sidewalk. She looked cold so I offered her my prized sweater that my son had given me for Christmas. I was relieved that she said no and showed me her sweater on top of the cart.
I thought it odd when she asked if I were Catholic or Christian since we both believe in Jesus and follow his teachings. I answered, "I am a Christian." She said, "Oh, I am Catholic." then she smiled. I was taken by her beauty and commented how beautiful she is. She shook her head and said, "no". We exchanged names and that is when I asked Brenda if I could pray for her.
It broke my heart to see her alone and lacking a soft comfortable safe place to sleep. I cried out to God and I cried all the way home wondering what happened that led to this lifestyle. She did not want me to call anyone. She did not want the attention or police as she said she did not want to go back to jail. So alone - so sad -
On the way home, I realized that this could be me - if it were not for government programs, my family support and friends who have helped me in my time of need. When I arrived home, I gave my husband Greg a big hug because I was not alone; I thanked God for the comfortable bed that we have and for the ability to close my eyes and sleep without fear.
NOTE: Isaiah 58:7-11 When you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you not hide yourself from your own family. If you take the yoke away from your midst, the finger-pointing and you feed the hungry and satisfy the afflicted person, then your light will rise like the sun in obscurity and your darkness will be like the noonday and LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your very being in drought, and relieve your bones.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
CROSSROADS
Last night's Celebrate Recovery message given by Gabi Clark remains on my mind this morning. Sometimes my crossroads are evident - for example, when I'm making a major decision - but many times it's all the little decisions that lead me to my path in life. Simple choices such as: Today, I can chose to forgive, be thoughtful, do a kind gesture, say kind words, apologize, and give a helping hand OR I can chose to be critical, unforgiving, defeated, defensive and say unkind words... ALL these little things together add up over time and make me who I am today and affect the relationships I have with others. Gabi highly recommends writing in a journal to observe our patterns. So here it is, I am Writing in the Blogger, which is similar to journaling but shared with you instead of being private and never shared.
There are a few key points in my life I like to write about / God / family / health / work. Mostly, I love to start my day with a quiet time of fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Today, the word of the Lord came to me through Jeremiah 33 : 2-3. Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know. WOW - what an amazing God we have - that He would share great and mighty things with us - if we just call out to HIM!
My GOD questions: Today, I would like to know how I can be a better person, who will help me support and build my business of real estate, and I also want to know if my dream (the one I woke up with from last night) has any real meaning for my life or if it was just a comedy of humor for me to enjoy. On a more specific note, I would like to know why my computer mouse is working intermittently - I can't seem to find a place for replacing batteries and the mouse is only a few months old.
HMMMmmm - after reviewing my questions - which are not very profound - they don't sound like they would produce the great and mighty things that God wants to share with me - Hhmmm. So I ask, GOD, what do YOU want to share with me today?
I am listening...
There are a few key points in my life I like to write about / God / family / health / work. Mostly, I love to start my day with a quiet time of fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Today, the word of the Lord came to me through Jeremiah 33 : 2-3. Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know. WOW - what an amazing God we have - that He would share great and mighty things with us - if we just call out to HIM!
My GOD questions: Today, I would like to know how I can be a better person, who will help me support and build my business of real estate, and I also want to know if my dream (the one I woke up with from last night) has any real meaning for my life or if it was just a comedy of humor for me to enjoy. On a more specific note, I would like to know why my computer mouse is working intermittently - I can't seem to find a place for replacing batteries and the mouse is only a few months old.
HMMMmmm - after reviewing my questions - which are not very profound - they don't sound like they would produce the great and mighty things that God wants to share with me - Hhmmm. So I ask, GOD, what do YOU want to share with me today?
I am listening...
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
POSITIVE RESULTS
Today, I awoke with a timely phone call from Karin who prayed with me, speaking health and healing to every nerve and fiber of my body. God's word is so amazing, He said when we pray asking for anything good - He is faithful to provide. For if our earthly father knows how to give good gifts, we can expect even better from our heavenly father. I am happy to report I am up and moving.
Today, I plan to meet with the Market Leader at the KW Mission Viejo office then drive down to San Diego to spend some time with my dear friend Neki who is generously donating one of her kidneys.
I believe in PRAYER!
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Today, I plan to meet with the Market Leader at the KW Mission Viejo office then drive down to San Diego to spend some time with my dear friend Neki who is generously donating one of her kidneys.
I believe in PRAYER!
Also, I am happy to report positive results on my daughter's biopsy.
Thank you again for all your prayers!Saturday, March 28, 2015
UPDATE and Prepartion for Passover Celebration
EMMA's Surgery Was Quick. She was able to return home the same day! AND Tiffaney is home waiting for biopsy results. We are expecting positive results for both my daughter and granddaughter. For me, I have had a very difficult week with fatigue and walking. Treatments with the chiropractor seem to make my muscles spasm more often and I continue to have extreme hip pain.
I am coming up on my 23 anniversary when I received the official diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis - Good Friday, April 7, 1992. I am continuing to believe God's will for my life is complete healing. My vision includes energy, agility, financial prosperity and availability to meet the needs of family, home and work on a daily basis. Charity is a vital part of my vision. Helping the homeless and children with medical needs are just two ways we are giving back to our local community. Did you know that I have dream to give away a total of $1,000,000 earned from real estate transactions?
This Spring we began early celebration for Passover Seder with our small group from Saddleback Church. Our fellowship and discussions included reflections of the past year as well as all the amazing things God has done in our lives. April prepared the delicious lamb, Sally made a sweet Haroseth, Lanae and Frank provided the Matzo crackers and grape juice and I brought the parsley and horseradish (bitter herbs). The teaching on the Last Super was very insightful. I am looking forward to the upcoming series on Daring FAITH!
Thank you for your love and prayers!
I am coming up on my 23 anniversary when I received the official diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis - Good Friday, April 7, 1992. I am continuing to believe God's will for my life is complete healing. My vision includes energy, agility, financial prosperity and availability to meet the needs of family, home and work on a daily basis. Charity is a vital part of my vision. Helping the homeless and children with medical needs are just two ways we are giving back to our local community. Did you know that I have dream to give away a total of $1,000,000 earned from real estate transactions?
Thank you for your love and prayers!
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
UPCOMING SURGERY
Wishing I could be there for my daughters but another trip to Florida and Hawaii is not in my immediate future. So I am putting both families in the hands of God and believing for His best.
Our little Emma is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday. Please come back for updates on her condition. The surgery is to improve her ability to walk with a walker. This grandma is believing she will dance!
Also, my daughter, Tiffany is scheduled for breast biopsy next week. This is the second breast lump found. The previous one was benign and we expect the same results.
I appreciate your continued prayers for my health. I am still struggling with fatigue and hip pain. My daughter and a dear friend have mentioned that I should have a sleep study - if you have had one done - please let me know. I am curious about the process.
Our little Emma is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday. Please come back for updates on her condition. The surgery is to improve her ability to walk with a walker. This grandma is believing she will dance!
Also, my daughter, Tiffany is scheduled for breast biopsy next week. This is the second breast lump found. The previous one was benign and we expect the same results.
I appreciate your continued prayers for my health. I am still struggling with fatigue and hip pain. My daughter and a dear friend have mentioned that I should have a sleep study - if you have had one done - please let me know. I am curious about the process.
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