Shaun Groves
I’m not saying I won’t post anything this week, but I’m just not sure when and how much I’ll be able to post.
I’m meeting with a few producers this week, trying to squeeze the last couple songs or five out before making final arrangements to head into the studio, writing essays as part of our adoption paperwork, making final invites to bloggers who will be going on the next Compassion Bloggers trip with us in May, guest posting elsewhere…and lots more.
And trying to remember in all this good-kind-of busy that God is here. Remembering takes a lot of effort and a little time for me. Time I’d usually spend with you here.
I jotted these lines down this afternoon on a scrap of paper…
In the glare of gold and silver
In the grit of rust and splinters
You are
Let’s don’t miss Him this week. Even if that means missing each other.
I’ll be praying this week for sure. What can I talk to God about for you this week?
For me? I need words for these last hold-out melodies, discernment while choosing producers, and to be fully present with my wife and kids when I’m off work.
jay sauser says:
My wife and I announced today that we will be moving to KC to help a friend with a church plant at the end of Feb. I need a job and a place to stay. Thanks man.
JessicaB says:
Unselfishness. Humbleness. Faith. Patience.
The usual.
JD says:
For God to be glorified regardless of the results from Friday’s breast cancer diagnostic tests.
And some news on our adoption would be a great way to begin the week 🙂
jen says:
Maybe that I wouldn’t burst out of my skin at the thought of another Compassion blogger trip. Perhaps I’ve missed it, but I haven’t seen mention of another trip in a while, so I’m thrilled to hear one is coming.
“Remembering takes a lot of effort and a little time for me. ” me too, me too
I will be praying for you this week.
Kelli says:
I am feeling under the weather and I just don’t have time to be sick this week. Would love prayer for whatever this is to pass right on by.
I will be praying for you as well this week. Praying that God is evident in all the little details as you prepare.
Megan @ Faith Like Mustard says:
I need discernment on schooling for my kiddos. Praying for you, too.
shayne says:
I just want to obey Him. Fully in all things…from the mundane to the grandiose.
Thank you so much Shaun for your prayers. I’ll be praying in kind for you as well as the others who have posted here.
Michelle ~ Blogging from the Boonies says:
I’ll be praying for you to get everything done that you need to. I haven’t heard a thing about the next blogger trip and I am dying to know where you’ll be going!
If anyone would want to join me in prayer for Blake W, a young man from our church, I would love it. He was hurt while snowboarding last week and is recovering from a head/brain injury. He can write sometimes, but is having issues with speaking and function on one side of his body. What a brilliant young man of God he is and we just hope that he’ll bounce back!
Abby says:
I’m taking the ACT on Saturday for the first time. Not freaking out would be a good thing.
Katie says:
I love your line, “Let’s not miss Him this week. Even if that means missing each other.”
If you wouldn’t mind praying for peace for me. I graduate undergrad in May and don’t know where God’s going to put me after that… Also, my dad is officially retired (or unemployed, pick your term of choice) and even though it was not unexpected my family does not know where we’re going from here.
I’ll definitely be praying for you this week as you juggle a busy schedule.
Katie
Kathy says:
I have many hard things going on, but choose to press into Jesus, which seems way harder that awfulizing about all the hard stuff. I’d love prayer about that.
And I am adding the above to my prayer list as well.
Krisyoursis says:
My kids “MAY” have flu–their cousin does, and they were at her birthday party Thursday night…and now they’ve got fevers and coughs. So, you can pray for speedy healing for them…and for immunity and sanity for the rest of us.
Also, don’t know if this might trigger some lyrical inspiration, but this is a video about God’s power in the life of one of my high school friends…through a major tragedy. The story has blessed so many already–thought I’d pass it on:
http://www.newspring.cc/stories/erik-and-matthew/#ooid=pzNjIxMjovA-Lbzs_yR5ICjmREPiR7ZG
Cathy says:
My court date next week. I’m a foster mom waiting to see what the judge will decide about the future of my little girl who has been with me for 10 months. I truly want what is best for her, even if it means I have to say goodbye. Pray for Solomon-like wisdom and discernment for the judge and God-breathed peace for me.
I’m praying for you as well. You are such an inspiration!
Lindsay says:
Praying for all of that for you, Shaun.
Yes, He is. Amen!
Murray Lahn says:
Our church has just gone through a huge personnel shakeup. Pray that cooler heads will prevail and that God will be glorified through all this.
MJ says:
A prayer for all the folks who wonder if God has forgotten, or worse, abandonned them. Let them know that God is indeed here and that they are not alone. Thank you Lord, that we are not alone, that You will never leave nor forsake us.
Donna says:
Hi Shaun,
My husband’s company is not doing well, and he is in danger of losing his job. We are a one income homeschooling family and are not prepared for a loss of income.
Thank you for your prayers. I will be praying for you and for all those here in need of prayer.
Your blog is such an inspriation and a blessing. Thank you for that.
Carly says:
I don’t usually ask for anything so specific, but while I’m keeping you in prayer, I’d be grateful if you’d intercede for us as we try to have another child (in the midst of some medical challenges), if it be the Lord’s will.
Beth says:
Thanks! You know you are in my prayers. Our daughter Kelly decided to move in with her boyfriend and of course she took their baby with her. We don’t support the decision, but she’s 18, so we can’t stop her. We are missing them terribly already! Please pray for discernment for all of us, for safety and nurturing for Bradley, and for patience (especially for me).
Beth
Reese says:
I will be praying for you.
A friend’s daughter is being tested for leukemia, please pray she is healed and does not have it.
I am pregnant and 4 days past my due date, I would love for him to come today since my favorite doctor is on call.
benstewart says:
I’ll be praying for you for those things this week and looking forward to hitting the road again next week.