Friday Reflection-7th November 2025
Sandra’s Soliloquy
GREETINGS EVERYONE
I hope you are well, and had a good week. Currently (Thursday teatime) I am feeling battered and bruised mentally and energy wise, as if I have gone many rounds with a wrestler and gone on several trips on a roller coaster…Me exaggerate? Not.
I got very little sleep last night, my brain wouldn’t switch off trying to work things out, although this morning I finally worked out how to use the earphones I have had for quite a while, and currently I’m listening to Calming music for anxiety.
It is not my ME… it is due to considering a large purchase. I made an appointment for today to view the ‘thing’ even asking my son in law if he’d like to accompany me? I have been doing my own thing for many years, and ultimately it is my choice, my decision, but I thought he might like to be there.
I took my tape measure, a little notebook and pen, and asked all the questions that had rattled around in my head overnight.
Obviously, I had prayed a lot too in the night, and had already felt that this might be an opportunity from God, and instead of carefully hanging onto savings, maybe use some like the servants who made their masters money work for them and him, and increase and not bury it. It will assist my mobility problems and transport, and solve several issues.
We made a deal and have worked out a time scale and things that need to be done, and shook on it.
Back home, I thought I should check my bank and money. I could not find the card and details needed to access it online. They were not in their usual place. Panic not…yet…. eventually I did panic as I couldn’t sort things out through several chat box attempts, and was already understanding that the money I needed was locked in and inaccessible in how I only recently invested it. I was panicking as I had signed a contract for the purchase and agreed work to be done, as I knew I had the money in savings.
Eventually, after many attempts, I found a number to ring and amazingly the recorded message said to tell them if you had specific requirements from their advisors and any help you needed. That was a tremendous relief and I was able to explain my ME, my cognitive issues and using the phone, and then was asked exactly the right questions to understand what my problem was today. Obviously, I was still praying. The young woman was very patient, kind and although my money is locked in, she believed that by talking to our local branch, they might have the authority to make exceptions and gave me the number.
I had needed to talk to a person!! And the second young woman was just as lovely and helpful. Trying to keep my independence and sort things out for myself, is important, but acknowledging I needed assistance and asking for it, was necessary. I was very shaken and tearful by this point, but was able to calm down whilst she checked with her manager that she was correct and they could release the money for vulnerability and health reasons. I thought to myself, that I had to admit my vulnerability to strangers, however embarrassing that might feel, for God to work. I also learned that the power of attorney we have for me for finance and health for a few years now, needs to be seen and registered with them. Made me think we should probably do the same at the Drs.
I’m hoping there aren’t ME repercussions over the energy expended over this, but hopefully, in about ten days we can get excited about the purchase.
It is not a property; there isn’t enough for that! Hahaha.
Lord in our weakness you are made strong…
The phrase "Lord in our weakness, you are made strong" is rooted in 2 Corinthians 12:9, which states, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." This verse emphasizes
that God's strength is revealed in our weaknesses, allowing us to rely on His power during difficult
times.
Thank you, Lord, that You are with us always. You know our inner most thoughts and hopes. You provide our every need. You know our coming and going, and only want good things for us. You hear our unspoken prayers for the world and situations in our country and community. You have ways of making things possible, where it seems impossible.
We pray for those known to us and we include those affected by the terrible stabbings on the train in our area. There continue to be unprovoked attacks on ordinary citizens. Help our politicians work together to make our country safer. We thank you for those who were working in that situation at the weekend, and pray for full recovery for those injured, and the support needed to deal mentally and emotionally after the experience.
Please guide us daily, hour by hour, to bring Your Light into the darkness.
In Jesus’ Name we pray, Amen
God Bless everyone-Sandra x
Lord you are my strength
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