Hurt knee and long walks?

Well I have officially done something to my knee. And I can't figure out the problem. For two weeks, the pain has remained but I don't have health insurance (out of complete ignorance that I would need it). So we'll see how this turns out. Prayers appreciated. I'm resting it today (beside the 40 minute walk I took).

Yesterday morning, I had a really long time to meet the Lord. Then went to help clean up the church. Walls are being knocked down, light replaced, and offices built in the beautiful, old chapel. So there is lots to be done. Members of the church serve tirelessly to make the building most effective for use. And they do it on a tight budget.

Walked to the local supermart to get a brownie mix. You can walk practically anywhere in the town. In America, there are 50 different variations. Here, there were two and they took me forever to find. Eggs here are not refrigerated either. Those too, took me a while to find. Came back home. Cerianne and I made the brownies, and added loads of extra Cadbury chocolate. Went walking with a another teen girl, Sophie, around the park. Then Bible study with my girlies. Made curry and rice, followed by brownies and icecream. And talking about trials and temptations from James. Just so happened that I had plenty I could talk about, which made the other girls really open up. The Lord is so kind. Then teens at night. Whew. That was a long list.

Today, just cleaning up for a bday party here tomorrow. Had coffee with girl from bstudy. And having a game night with a couple from church tonight.

Meditated on this this morning: "Rejoice in the Lord always. And again I say rejoice". The last couple days, I've been tempted to feel bad for myself and give into small thoughts about God. But we are called to be a rejoicing people. No matter what our circumstances are, we rejoice in the HOPE of heaven. There is no excuse.