You are currently browsing the tag archive for the ‘career’ tag.
Having been raised by a mother who was “gonna take a train”, I think Lillian Daniel (author of this morning’s StillSpeaking Devotional from the UCC) is in great company. Our mother, Mary Jane (Peppard) Pazen was the daughter of a railroad man. Whenever she was truly frustrated, she would say “I’m gonna take a train…” meaning she was gonna run away from home. She never did that, but she certainly died too young, in my humble opinion.
When my kids were little and had the abandonment fears, I always made certain they knew I would never leave them and that I wouldn’t die when they were young, if it were within my power to avoid it! I saw Kate a few weeks ago and I hugged her with all the strength in me. I wonder if my kids know how very precious they are to me. Wowee!
Everpresent Energy,
You created the universe, I’m relatively new here. Yet you gave me memories of my childhood and adulthood. You created relationships and we are tasked with making the best of these. Amazing!
Loving Lord,
I think today of my sisters. Thea, my biological sister, has another chemotherapy session this morning. I pray you will hold her close as she undergoes this wretched nuisance in order to keep her body from developing cancer again. Susan, my sister in Christ, continues to deal with family issues around her upcoming wedding. I pray you will send you love and inspiration to her as she talks with her children and as Matt talks with his.
I think of Steve, my true love. While he hasn’t received an answer from his interview last week, Lord, they said he would know several days ago. If it is meant to be, he’s ready, Lord and I pray you will keep him healthy and strong. If it is not what you want for Steve, I pray you would give him a final answer and send your strength to him. Perhaps this is the wakeup call for him to lose weight and stop smoking. If so, give him LOTS of strength, patience, and a cheerful attitude whenever he can remember. I know it would be hard for him, Lord, but I know with you beside him he could feel very good about having made the decision to improve his health.
I think of my own self, Lord. I thank you for the data analysis position. I love the work. I need, however, stamina. It is hard for me to get up so early and work so long. I pray you will continue to show me ways to even our financial situation. I thank you for all you’ve done so far.
Generous Giver,
You’ve handed us so much — for free, and sometimes we forget to be grateful. I appreciate my car, the circus, trains, my friends & family, and the memory of my mother. Oh, and I appreciate dry skin cream. Lord, I love you so much!
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
To God be the glory!
Melissa Pazen © 2013
Live Inspired: pray continually; think boldly; dare greatly; love unconditionally; act deliberately, kindly, justly, mercifully and humbly; forgive easily; laugh frequently!
I have made this letter longer, because I have not had the time to make it shorter.
Blaise Pascal
Forbearer of the Faithful,
You sure are funny, God. This day was nothing like it had been scheduled and it sure has been interesting — possibly even quite good. I know you’re in charge, and I’m not. I know I pray so you will remind me of my role in the bringing of your kingdom — if any. Amazing!
Everpresent Energy,
I pray you will continue to make it clear that you are always with me, that you love me, that you are making miracles for me. I long to do your bidding, Lord. As you make your plans for me, as you fine tune them, I long to know what you would have me do. To bring your kingdom to earth would be delightful!
Pour your grace on my friends and family, I pray of thee, Lord. Let me be a blessing to them, showing your love, patience, compassion, humor and other virtues. Heal Thea. Make Susan’s Christmas with Sarah calm and loving. Grant them peace and remind them they can choose to have it. Remind me to communicate well with my beloved Steve, it’s so easy when we’re so close to get testy with one another, but I love him dearly, Lord.
Omnipotent Originator,
Thank you for occupation of my time with fulfilling work. Thank you for letting me make contributions to the cause. Thank you for letting me realize there is always room for improvement, and for helping me want to improve. I love you so much.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
To God be the glory!
Melissa Pazen © 2012
Live Inspired: pray continually; think boldly; dare greatly; love unconditionally; act deliberately, kindly, justly, mercifully and humbly; forgive easily; laugh frequently!
I have a meeting I consider very important tomorrow morning.
Constant Creator,
Every time something changes, it’s because you are fine tuning your universe. Nothing would happen without your energy and your desire. Amazing!
Lord who Loves me,
I pray you will pour your grace upon me tomorrow morning. Wake me up early and let me be alert/focused. Let me properly understand what what is said to me and let me ask well-stated questions for clarification. Above all, let me be open to possibilities and willing to do what you would have me do, Lord. I know that every positive interaction I have each day, every imitation of your love brings your kingdom. I want to do more and I so want an intellectual challenge. Please, Lord, I pray of thee, put me in a position where I can truly feel as if I’m contributing. Give me a reasonable wage so that Steve and I can live more as we wish.
Generous Giver,
I almost feel guilty asking for more; you’ve already given me such an amazing set of gifts. As I sit at a networked computer, with a smart phone and the ability to watch and hear webinars from our Connecticut, I realize how much more we have than our parents, and they had more than theirs! So much, Lord, you’ve given me so much. And I’m grateful: for laughter, for colleagues who help one another, for pretty clothes, transportation and warmth in the cold of winter. I love you so much!
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
To God be the glory!
Melissa Pazen © 2012
Live Inspired: pray continually; think boldly; dare greatly; love unconditionally; act deliberately, kindly, justly, mercifully and humbly; forgive easily; laugh frequently!
She Talks with God 