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O, Woe is Me
by PamFord Davis 'Does she or doesn't she?' The Clairol advertising slogan was successful in getting the point across to consumers. A woman's dyed hair looked so natural that only she and her hair stylist knew the answer. 'Does she or doesn't she?' Are that woman's lips naturally full? Maybe she has received Botox injections; only she and a cosmetic dermatologist know for sure. I guess my lips have always been a bit on that full side; the nurses in the maternity ward nicknamed me Rosebud when I was born. The shape of my lips came as a disadvantage when I was unhappy and sulking. My oldest sister Donna scolded me for pouting O, woe is me! "LORD, forgive me for pouting when I don't get my way. Teach me this day to instead use my lips to praise and pray." Will I or won't I? "Because Thy lovingkindness is better than life. My lips will praise Thee. So I will bless Thee as long as I live: I will lift up my hands in Thy name. My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and my mouth offers praises with joyful lips (Psalms 63:3-5 NAS)." Published articles in Mature Living Magazine, Devotions for the Deaf, The Secret Place, Coosa Journal, Mary Hollingsworth's The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter, Jo Krueger's Every Day in God's Word. http://www.pamforddavis.com http://www.faithwriters.com/member-profile.php? Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |