THE TREE OF LIFE....

Gut Morgen,

It is very quite this morning outside my kitchen window. I continue to feel Autumn in the air and the smells of this time of year. I look and I see the hints of yellows and reds in the trees and I notice that acorns are falling everywhere. The one thing I do not see here are squirrels. At home they would be scurrying up those acorns to get ready for the winter ahead, but no squirrels here...hum...I wonder where they are?

I just got done doing my Bible study and had some powerful verses today. I am reading Isaiah, definitely one of my favorite books. He was so brave, well most of the time, and was so obedient. He was willing to be sent and speak for the Lord, how often have I heard God say that to me, and I just turn to the other ear and pretend I do not hear? I must admit more than once because I have been afraid of the confrontation and the uneasiness the situation might bring....not trusting God that He would NOT send me without the proper tools, words and wisdom. I am learning but I sure still have alot to learn. The one thing I was reminded of yesterday was how Satan disguises himself as an angel of light...I think we are seeing many of these kind of disguises in this day and age ...I pray for wisdom and discernment each day.

I want my TREE OF LIFE to grow continually in the LIGHT of the TRUTH and the only way I can be assured of this is to pray daily for my family and each of their personalities and bent. The one thing I have here in Germany is plenty of time. Yesterday I was getting uneasy and restless and started to eat mindlessly, and I realized that instead of eating....I should be praying...I have so much time to pray here. To be still and and listen for and to the voice of God. I ponder about the family that went before me, maybe generations ago, that prayed for me and my family...I am soever grateful for their perseverance and desire for me and my loved ones to know and walk with the Lord. I wonder if they were my German family members even while they still lived in this country not far from where I am writing this blog right now? Yes, there is something everyday I can do...Pray!

I am waiting for Maria to come up and clean the apartment. I always feel a bit guilty as she cleans away for me. I am very blessed that she does this for us. My prayer this morning was that I would always be kind to her and never allow her to feel like I think I am better than she. She is such an amazing lady...she reminds me of a squirrel, she is always busy scurrying to finish one thing and starting a new thing. She is so German, she reminds me so much of my great-aunts...want to hear their names...I love them...Benita, Lily, Mada, Frieda, Nettie...these women were some of the most precious role models in my life as a child. They spoke only German to each other when they were together and when they were with us they just pinched our cheeks and kissed us all over...ha! They were the best cooks in the whole world...and I taste, smell and see them everyday as I look out my kitchen window...the TREE OF LIFE CONTINUES......

Tschuss,

Debby