Days 86 and 87 - Trial days

I have been busy with all-day trials at work these past few days.

I often thought about my purpose in being at this specific court and with these specific attorneys, this specific judge and office staff.

Although I don't understand the legal side of these cases, I do know the spiritual side...and I can pray for all parties involved...which is what I often do.

Like today: There is a terribly injured Petitioner suing his insurer for payment of benefits. It's a nasty fight. The attorneys are arguing back and forth, making objections that the Judge must immediately rule upon. There's tension, nervousness, and sometimes hostility in these proceedings.

So Before each day of trial, I get on my knees and I pray. I pray for the Judge to make wise decisions, and I pray that Jesus would be in the courtroom, guiding the correct verdict.

Sometimes, trials can be so uneasy, so unsettling, and so sad that it's difficult to walk away from it at the end of the day. I pray for the persons involved in the cases, as well.

I just wanted to thank the Lord for providing me with a secure job that pays well...and I can give back to Him by praying for all those involved in these proceedings.

I don't have a lot of time to write today. I'm on my lunch break, scarfing down salad and speghetti with meatballs.

But I pray for God's guidance in this trial...for God's guidance on the Judge's final ruling...and God's guidance on the injured Petitioner's life, as well. Amen.