And then there’s today. I’m a little grouchy. Monday has nothing to do with it. My back hurting has a lot to do with it. And a dull headache.

And, you know, the lack of CHOCOLATE.

I didn’t think I was dependent. Well, turns out, I was wrong. I was all prepared to glug my big Starbucks mocha this morning when I thought I might ought to check the label. You know, to be sure.

Cocoa. Huh. Who knew? Where did I think mocha came from, anyway? A mocha plant? I don’t know. So there went that, and I couldn’t have regular coffee, either, because I have that funny chicken creamer that is chocolate flavored. I’ll just glower here with my boring 2% milk, thanks.

I had one million and six people come by work today. Something about Mondays and Fridays. I don’t know. It was deceptively cold out, the wind would flat cut you in two. But oh! It looked so clear and pretty and the sun was shining and it was just enticing you to come out and freeze right to death. Dirty redbud winter. Shame.

But enough about all that. I’m here to pray for my friend. She recently had surgery and has been suffering through some complications with that. I really feel for her, because she is so active and upbeat and one of those people who just shine the light. I so enjoy spending time with her, we never run out of things to talk about. I’m forever thankful she came into my life and has been a never-ending supply of encouragement and solid advice. She is one of those rare people who have actual life experiences to relate to, and not just an off-the-cuff unsolicited opinion giver. She is kind, and as beautiful outside as she is on the inside. She deserves way better than my piddly prayers.

I come to you tonight Lord, thankful for another day on this earth. I thank you for my jobs, my friends, my home, and my health. Not in that order. I thank you for the abundance of food in my old refrigerator that continues to run, which I totally appreciate. I thank you for my dog and my sight. Thank you for all my warm clothes and reliable transportation. Lord, I just want to love and honor you as you see fit. I want to pray for all us sinners, and especially the lost and the infirm. May those who don’t know you be led to you with a firm hand. May they seek your presence to quiet their troubled souls. I pray for my friends, as she and her husband both have some health concerns. I pray that you deal with them quickly, may their prescriptions aid you in their healing. I ask for continued blessings on their marriage. I know that they come to you together as a couple daily, and I ask for favor on their relationship with you and others. I believe in them, and I know you do, too. I am thankful for this couple, they are special to me and to so many others. Please keep them safe as they travel for their jobs and to their second home down south. Please use them as your messengers, for they have a quiet way of shepherding and gently using their faith in you to persuade people to come to you. Together we all pray for peace in our nation and in our souls. In Jesus’ Holy name, Amen.

I don’t feel as though I’m doing this sweet couple justice tonight. They pray for me daily. I just want them to know I love them and appreciate them and think of them often.

Again, I ask you if you want me to pray for you, either through my blog or privately, it is my honor. Facebook messenger is the best way to contact me, as I do not check this email often. And I barely glance at my primary emails. Don’t hesitate. Prayer works. It always brings me moments of peace when I know somebody is praying for me and the Lord works on me. Ohhhh…how he works on me!!! I don’t always like that part 😉

Love from a chocolate deprived Applachia,

Amy xoxo