Prayer UPDATE - My Housing, Sewer System and Jannet

THANKS again for all your prayers. God has been answering your prayers in amazing ways over the years.

Again I stand in the need of prayers.

Kindly take the time to pray now and later.

MY HOUSING

Each year I need to communicate with the Housing Authority to renew my Section 8 Housing. This is a simple procedure for documenting my low income and small expenses. I put the proof on their website at my online portal and then I have a phone interview. 

Where it gets tricky is that my utilities are paid online so I do not have a standard print copy to scan. I did this before but it was not easy. 

This must be done by March 25 or my housing assistance would be terminated. 

This has happened each year. And there have been a few bumps in the past.

I am grateful that God made a way for this provision and I thank Him in prayer a few times a week. 

Soo I will need to do the same kind of renewal for my Food Stamps.

Please pray that both of these go smoothly.

SEWER SYSTEM

Two weeks ago the city, plumber, owner, and maintenance man worked out a plan to finally have a permeate solution to the troubles with the sewer system at this apartment complex for senior citizens. 

They will dig a ditch that is half the length of the front of the property to lay a new pipe into. I am told that it will take 1 to 2 weeks in total. 

Then did come and dig for the first day on February 25 that is more than 2 weeks ago. But then it turns out they do not have all the needed paperwork. They need to know exactly where to dig not to harm other utilities. They have colored flags all over the place. But they have not been able to locate the technical drawings to show how deep each one is. 

So the maintenance man must use the temporary pump at the ground level twice a day to drain the septic tank. When it rains he must do that more often. 

This has been very frustrating. Please pray that the suitable technical drawings and any other matters will be solved quickly. 

May this sewer system be complete soon. 

JANNET

Jannet continues to behave strangely. 

Jannet asked the manager who the person is that move in next door to her. She gave a description. Yet her neighbor has not changed.

She asked the manager to come to the doorway of the office to get her rent check. She was afraid to slip on the floor inside the office. That is the same flooring in her apartment. 

Her neighbors are afraid of her. She has talked about hurting people with a knife. She has only said that and has not been seen with a knife. 

The manager will not renew here lease that expires in a few months. Her son knows this. I do not know what action steps he has taken so far to find her next residence. 

She does not think she has a problem. 

The police and Adult Protective Services are aware of the situation. But they are powerless unless there is an emergency. 

The bottom line is that she needs to visit a psych doctor for a comprehensive evaluation. Then she needs proper medications prescribed. Having the right pills handy is a start. But taking them daily is then necessary. Over the decades I have known those that forgot or refused to take their medicines. Then they were a problem for themselves and others. 

Only God can untangle this mess. 

Pray for the right actions to be taken right on time. 

Pray for the safety of all involved.

PSALM 23

At the apartment complex where I live a woman brings a Bible study twice a month. We use a Bible study guide that is like a workbook as the format for our private studies and discussions. 

I have been attending these Bible studies since I moved here. Then we recently started a new workbook based on Psalm 23. I enjoy this much more than all the other workbooks. 

This study reminded me of articles I wrote many years ago about the Good Sheperd and God Loves You. So I pulled those from my archives and edited them a little. I will pass out print copies to those that attend the Bible study next week. Most of these old ladies do not use email. And I want to offer you a copy too. These are thoughts, feelings, and insights I gained during times of deep difficulties where my faith in God was purified. It is my hope and expectation that these will bless you.

Also, let me take this opportunity to promote some publications that I believe will benefit you. 

I have invested a short time with the Bible study based on Psalm 23 by Juanita Ryan and published by Life guide Bible Studies. https://www.amazon.com/23rd-Psalm-Shepherd-Lifeguide-Studies/dp/083083043X/

I have noticed a depth of insights and biblical perspectives that I had not experienced in all the Bible studies I have done over the decades. 

So that led me to examine her biography. Her background includes recovering from major childhood traumas. She became a psychiatric nurse in private practice. She has worked with individuals and groups for years. https://www.juanitaryan.com/counseling/

She offers a  free online course on Recovery from Childhood Trauma https://www.nacr.org/abusecenter/recovery-from-childhood-abuse

The other Bible study workbooks that she wrote and were published by LifeGuide Bible Studies include Busyiness: Finding God in the Whirlwind,  Waiting for God, Praying the Psalms, Distorted Images of Self: Restoring Our Vision, and Distorted Images of God: Restoring Our Vision, 

These are written to be used for group study yet can work individually.

Also, she sells many other books on Amazon including those written with her husband.

There are her books, articles and online courses listed on her website https://www.juanitaryan.com/publications/

Shalom

John