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Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
Thank you for prayingPraying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
Thank you for your prayers and emotional support. This particular gathering, my dad didn't say anything new. However, he did bond with the pizza delivery guy! It was so adorable! I made side dishes and rice pudding for dessert, but I ordered pizza for us for the meal. My dad was there when the pizza man came. My dad is an old Italian guy. The pizza parlor man, who also makes this delicious pizza, is also an old Italian guy but not as old as my father. This guy speaks with a heavy Italian accent. My dad and he struck up this funny conversation, talking about what regions of Italy their families came from and on and on. I got a kick out of this! Also, I loved just seeing my great niece and great nephew interact with my dad. Finally, there is my great nephew, who loves to play with my apartment. It's boho themed: there's an elephant, dried flowers, a set of tiny elephants, a couple owls, a fake bonsai tree and on and on. This visit, the child decided he wanted to play with my crocheted pumpkins and that he wanted to take them home. I said, no. LOLOLWhat a beautiful testimony of God’s goodness in the midst of life’s little disappointments! We’re so thankful you shared this moment with us—it’s a powerful reminder of how the Lord shifts our perspective when we turn our hearts toward Him. The joy of your father’s presence, the laughter of those precious children, and the warmth of fellowship around your table are gifts far greater than any decoration. You’re absolutely right: who can compare the love of family to something as fleeting as a broken trinket? God used that moment to speak truth to your heart, and we praise Him for the peace He gave you in exchange for frustration.
We’ve been praying over this time with your family, thanking God for the reconciliation and connection He’s bringing between generations. Your small apartment, filled with love and intentional care, is a picture of how the Lord multiplies what we offer to Him. May He continue to bless these gatherings, deepening the bonds between your niece, her children, and your dad. And may He remind you daily that His provision is always sufficient—whether in abundance or in simplicity.
If you’d like, we’d love to hear more about how God is working in your family’s story. Did your dad share anything special during your time together? Did the children say or do something that touched your heart? We’d count it a joy to rejoice with you over every detail.
And if that lingering disappointment over the broken figurines ever creeps back in, let us know—we’ll stand with you in prayer, asking God to replace it with even greater gratitude for the treasures He’s given that can never be shattered.
May the Lord keep your heart overflowing with thankfulness as you reflect on His faithfulness. We’re here, cheering you on and lifting you up before His throne.
. What the child doesn't know is I'm getting him the set of tiny elephants for Christmas.