It is so incredibly difficult in times like this to feel peace. So much going on. So much pain and despair. Everywhere I turn, things are happening to disturb the spirit.
I was up early yesterday to have my first colonoscopy since being diagnosed with colon cancer in April, 2012. Results were good, only one polyp removed and sent to pathology but Dr. said it looks fine. No Cancer. Praise God. I came home and was experiencing quite a bit of discomfort in my back, hips and legs so I took a pain pill, laid down and slept until about 3pm. I woke to the devastating news of Moore, Ok.
During 9/11, we had someone to be angry with. After the massacre of children at Newtown, we had someone to be angry with. The death and unbelievable destruction in Moore left us no one to be angry with. I do have to admit to a twinge of anger at God for allowing this to happen. Then I had to think about what I was feeling. It wasn't really anger but a feeling of helplessness to do anything for the thousands of people experiencing such profound suffering.
I had to remind myself that God established a divine order of how this world operates and doesn't send a particular storm to any particular place at any particular time. I had to look for the miracles and found them when I saw precious children reunited with desperate parents. I had to look for the miracles of lives saved in the most impractical circumstances. I heard one man this morning speak of praying through the storm and giving God the credit for the miracle of surviving it.
I was up this morning at 5am to see the latest news. In my frustration, I went to my closet and cleaned it out. I know that so many people who lost everything were left with only the clothes on their backs and I have so many, some of them I've purchased and then never worn. I suppose I was saving them for a time like this. I'll box them up today and ship off to one of the churches in Moore, asking them to get them to the tornado survivors. It isn't much but at least I feel like I'm doing something to help.
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3
My friend Lisa is in hospital right now undergoing treatment to encourage the growth of new stem cells for harvesting to reimplant later. She's experiencing a lot of pain and discomfort. Precious little Bryce that we pray for had to go back to the hospital yesterday for elevated fever which is something he fights constantly with his chemo treatments. Bella has been resting comfortably and her Mom reports that Bella's grandmother is at her side praying most of the days and when she stops, Bella tells her "pray". Another longtime friend, Mary, has just been diagnosed with squamos cell cancer. She's a mom, wife, and friend to so many and needs your prayers.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
I just almost don't know how to pray this morning. There is so much disturbance in the world, from natural disasters destroying homes and schools and families to more and more people dealing with cancer. It is almost overwhelming. I think about Jesus taking on the sins and the pains of the world and I know that what we are dealing with does not begin to measure to His distress and anguish. I know Lord that the only relief and source of peace is You. I just ask now, in the name of Jesus Christ, that You wrap Your loving arms around everyone suffering loss and injury from the past few days of tornados. I ask that You wrap Your loving arms around every child and adult fighting the enemy cancer. Special healing blessings for Lisa and Bryce and Bella and Mary. Lord, help us today to keep our focus on You as we go about our normal lives while the lives of so many others have been turned upside down. Some will never recover. Let them feel Your love and let them know that You are there in the midst of their pain. Just let them know peace.
Father, we love You as we know You love us.
In the name of Your beloved Son who gave His life for us.
Amen
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Day 390 Faith, Fitness, Fuel
Exercise is not a fave for me. I try but it just isn't something I love doing. I know, however, how important it is for me to incorporate exercise into a healthy lifestyle so that I can better serve God. I want to share a recent discovery. You may already know about Faithful Workouts, but if you don't, well........you do now.
Michelle Spadafora is the founder of this 30 minute daily workout that is televised on the NRB channel. Cardio plus weights make it a well rounded workout, done to contemporary Christian music and with Michelle's inspired testimony throughout. I love it. Between walking and yoga at the Y, I had been doing no cardio and I have to confess that it took me a couple of weeks to be able to do the full 30 minutes on FW. Shameful to admit but only truth here. So, I have the alarm set on my phone and I stop whatever I'm doing, three days a week and work out with Michelle. If you're not at home when Faithful Workouts comes on, you can buy a dvd at www.faithfulworkouts.com. I have found that most of the exercise shows on Christian networks are subdued, not very challenging and just no fun. Love this one. Hope you will too.
Michelle uses the phrase, "Faith, Fitness, Fuel" on her website as she shares words of faith, the importance of exercise and eating the right foods to fuel out bodies. Speaking of fuel, mine is about to take a drastic turn for the next few days. I'm scheduled for my first colonoscopy since being diagnosed with colon cancer last year. I know I shouldn't be apprehensive but I am. I should not doubt but, like a sneaky little spider, it works it's way into my mind. My oncologist told me I could have the portocath through which I was given the chemo removed but I decided to wait until after the colo.
I know how dangerous fear and doubt can be. When Job said, "What I feared has come to pass," it proved that fear can create an opening through which the enemy can enter. In this case, the enemy is cancer. So along with an incredibly unhealthy diet of no meat, fruits, dairy or veggies the next couple of days, I plan to spend a lot of time with the Lord. First I have to ask forgiveness for my doubt and then ask for His help in shoring up my faith. I know that all I have to do is go back to all the miracles He has already done in my life. Why do I forget those? I guess it is just human nature. Sigh...........
Good news to share about our friend, Frank. His inoperable and incurable lung cancer is still gone after several months since treatment ended. His job now is to gain weight and then the doctors will focus on another area of concern in a kidney. He is a cancer victor once and will be again.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
We just want to thank You and give You all the praise, honor, and glory for directing the right treatment for Frank so that his battle with the enemy is moving forward in such a positive way. We ask that You strengthen His body so he can continue the fight until there are no more cancer cells left in his body.
Father, I thank You for the good reports that are coming my way next week. First for the colonoscopy to show no more dangerous areas in my colon and my visit with the oncologist next Thursday to report that my liver is back to normal and cancer markers in my bloodwork are continuing to come down.
You, Lord, have done so much for Frank and so much for me and we are so grateful. We ask that You continue to do that work so we can be examples of Your grace and mercy and that You still perform miracles every day.
These things we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, the one true Messiah.
Amen
Michelle Spadafora is the founder of this 30 minute daily workout that is televised on the NRB channel. Cardio plus weights make it a well rounded workout, done to contemporary Christian music and with Michelle's inspired testimony throughout. I love it. Between walking and yoga at the Y, I had been doing no cardio and I have to confess that it took me a couple of weeks to be able to do the full 30 minutes on FW. Shameful to admit but only truth here. So, I have the alarm set on my phone and I stop whatever I'm doing, three days a week and work out with Michelle. If you're not at home when Faithful Workouts comes on, you can buy a dvd at www.faithfulworkouts.com. I have found that most of the exercise shows on Christian networks are subdued, not very challenging and just no fun. Love this one. Hope you will too.
Michelle uses the phrase, "Faith, Fitness, Fuel" on her website as she shares words of faith, the importance of exercise and eating the right foods to fuel out bodies. Speaking of fuel, mine is about to take a drastic turn for the next few days. I'm scheduled for my first colonoscopy since being diagnosed with colon cancer last year. I know I shouldn't be apprehensive but I am. I should not doubt but, like a sneaky little spider, it works it's way into my mind. My oncologist told me I could have the portocath through which I was given the chemo removed but I decided to wait until after the colo.
I know how dangerous fear and doubt can be. When Job said, "What I feared has come to pass," it proved that fear can create an opening through which the enemy can enter. In this case, the enemy is cancer. So along with an incredibly unhealthy diet of no meat, fruits, dairy or veggies the next couple of days, I plan to spend a lot of time with the Lord. First I have to ask forgiveness for my doubt and then ask for His help in shoring up my faith. I know that all I have to do is go back to all the miracles He has already done in my life. Why do I forget those? I guess it is just human nature. Sigh...........
Good news to share about our friend, Frank. His inoperable and incurable lung cancer is still gone after several months since treatment ended. His job now is to gain weight and then the doctors will focus on another area of concern in a kidney. He is a cancer victor once and will be again.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
We just want to thank You and give You all the praise, honor, and glory for directing the right treatment for Frank so that his battle with the enemy is moving forward in such a positive way. We ask that You strengthen His body so he can continue the fight until there are no more cancer cells left in his body.
Father, I thank You for the good reports that are coming my way next week. First for the colonoscopy to show no more dangerous areas in my colon and my visit with the oncologist next Thursday to report that my liver is back to normal and cancer markers in my bloodwork are continuing to come down.
You, Lord, have done so much for Frank and so much for me and we are so grateful. We ask that You continue to do that work so we can be examples of Your grace and mercy and that You still perform miracles every day.
These things we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, the one true Messiah.
Amen
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Day 389 God Knows, God Shows
My path to God took a very circuitous route, as it probably has for many of you. As a teenager, I turned from the church because I was raised in a church where the pastor was usually red faced, sweating, mopping his brow, pounding the pulpit and yelling about hell fire and damnation. I was not one who could be brought into the fold by angry threats. Thankfully, in my 30's after years of not even thinking about God, out of the blue He put a longing in my heart to find a church. I had no idea what I was looking for in a church. I only knew what I did not want in a church. But, even at that point in my life, I obeyed Him pretty much without question. So, one day I sat down with a big fat Yellow Pages for Houston, turned to the section on churches and started calling churches and asking them to send me information. Those were the days before the internet so it was a slow process.
I opened and read every communication. Many of them, I had no idea what they were talking about. But, one Sunday, I woke and knew immediately where I was supposed to go. I have no doubt it was God directing my path. I went and listened to a sermon and it was okay, but at the end, the pastor said these words: "Welcome home, child of God." Those words pierced my soul and for the first time, I came to know a loving God, not just a judging and condemning God. That church might not be one that is considered acceptable to most Christians, but God tells us not to judge or demean how others worship. I think that's because He knows He can use every church to touch someone. He certainly knew what He was doing with me because it started me on a spiritual path I might never have traveled otherwise.
As time passed and I wanted to learn more than that church had to offer for me, I was led to the church I attend now. But even then, it wasn't until my illness that I began to truly grow in God and have an almost overwhelming hunger to know more. It is almost like there isn't enough time left for me to learn everything I have to learn, everything I want to know. If someone were to ask if I wish I were 20 again, I would say "Yes!" Not to be the pretty, healthy young woman I was then but because I would have so much more time to study, to learn and to share what I know. As it is, God has given me a profession where I can work out of my home, work my own hours, and spend as much time in the Word, as I want. It is a simple but awesome life He has rewarded me with. And I am grateful.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
I thank You for so much but most of all I thank You for the path You put me on so many years ago. I even thank You for the cancer because if that had not been part of my journey, I might not have learned to love You as much, to lean on You as much, to trust You as much as I do now.
I pray today. Lord, that there is a reward for everyone that has to deal with this dreaded disease and that the reward is to know You as the kind and loving God that You are. And to have a closer walk, a closer relationship with You.
I love You, Lord. I love You and I give You all the praise, honor, and glory.
In Jesus' precious name.
Amen
I opened and read every communication. Many of them, I had no idea what they were talking about. But, one Sunday, I woke and knew immediately where I was supposed to go. I have no doubt it was God directing my path. I went and listened to a sermon and it was okay, but at the end, the pastor said these words: "Welcome home, child of God." Those words pierced my soul and for the first time, I came to know a loving God, not just a judging and condemning God. That church might not be one that is considered acceptable to most Christians, but God tells us not to judge or demean how others worship. I think that's because He knows He can use every church to touch someone. He certainly knew what He was doing with me because it started me on a spiritual path I might never have traveled otherwise.
As time passed and I wanted to learn more than that church had to offer for me, I was led to the church I attend now. But even then, it wasn't until my illness that I began to truly grow in God and have an almost overwhelming hunger to know more. It is almost like there isn't enough time left for me to learn everything I have to learn, everything I want to know. If someone were to ask if I wish I were 20 again, I would say "Yes!" Not to be the pretty, healthy young woman I was then but because I would have so much more time to study, to learn and to share what I know. As it is, God has given me a profession where I can work out of my home, work my own hours, and spend as much time in the Word, as I want. It is a simple but awesome life He has rewarded me with. And I am grateful.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
I thank You for so much but most of all I thank You for the path You put me on so many years ago. I even thank You for the cancer because if that had not been part of my journey, I might not have learned to love You as much, to lean on You as much, to trust You as much as I do now.
I pray today. Lord, that there is a reward for everyone that has to deal with this dreaded disease and that the reward is to know You as the kind and loving God that You are. And to have a closer walk, a closer relationship with You.
I love You, Lord. I love You and I give You all the praise, honor, and glory.
In Jesus' precious name.
Amen
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Day 387 Live Like Bella
Through her struggles with a devastating cancer, Bella has continued to be an inspiration to everyone who meets her and even to those like myself who have never met her but read daily updates on her condition on Facebook. www.facebook.com/prayforbella
Recently, someone asked how they can live like Bella and here was her Mother's response:
Wear red.
Show compassion.
Pray for others.
Eat S'mores - especially those cooked on a pit
Belly laugh, really loud.
Sing at the top of your lungs.
See a show.
Play an instrument.
Sing Jesus songs.
Pray all the time.
Cuddle.
Take a bubble bath.
Say mmmmmm when something tastes really good.
"And He said, 'Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven.'" Matthew 18:2-4
Would that we could all go back to the innocent and pure way of looking at life and loving every day and every aspect of it. Would that we could see the world through the eyes of a child, finding joy in the amazing world we live in. We can. Every day when I wake and just bask in the joy of loving and being loved by God, I see the world and everything that happens in it through different eyes.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
When we wonder why a precious child like Bella has to suffer so while she is here on earth, we realize that only through that journey has she been able to reach and touch so many with her beautiful innocence and love and lessons on how to live life. We ask special blessings on Bella and her amazing family who have chosen to share her special way of life with all of us so that we can learn from it what it is to find joy in each and every day.
Father, we thank You for sharing Your son with us so that we may learn how to live and how to love and how to be more like You every day.
Thank You, Father. Thank You.
In the precious name of Your Son and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Amen
Recently, someone asked how they can live like Bella and here was her Mother's response:
Wear red.
Show compassion.
Pray for others.
Eat S'mores - especially those cooked on a pit
Belly laugh, really loud.
Sing at the top of your lungs.
See a show.
Play an instrument.
Sing Jesus songs.
Pray all the time.
Cuddle.
Take a bubble bath.
Say mmmmmm when something tastes really good.
"And He said, 'Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven.'" Matthew 18:2-4
Would that we could all go back to the innocent and pure way of looking at life and loving every day and every aspect of it. Would that we could see the world through the eyes of a child, finding joy in the amazing world we live in. We can. Every day when I wake and just bask in the joy of loving and being loved by God, I see the world and everything that happens in it through different eyes.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
When we wonder why a precious child like Bella has to suffer so while she is here on earth, we realize that only through that journey has she been able to reach and touch so many with her beautiful innocence and love and lessons on how to live life. We ask special blessings on Bella and her amazing family who have chosen to share her special way of life with all of us so that we can learn from it what it is to find joy in each and every day.
Father, we thank You for sharing Your son with us so that we may learn how to live and how to love and how to be more like You every day.
Thank You, Father. Thank You.
In the precious name of Your Son and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Amen
Monday, May 13, 2013
Day 385 When He Loves Me Best
We had a terrible thunderstorm move through the gulf coast last week. The sky turned dark, rain poured and the thunder and lightening shook the house. My Chipper, a 14 year old Golden Retriever, panics in storms. He huddles next to my legs and shakes uncontrollably in fear. So, I sat on the floor next to him through the storm, petting and comforting him. I realized as I was holding him close that when he needs me like this to protect and comfort him is when I love him the most.
I thought then that must be how God feels about us, His children. When we're afraid and panicked and shaking because things are out of control and He can protect us and comfort us and assure us that we are not alone is when He must love us the most.
Yesterday, my perfect Mother's Day started with Church with my family. The message in words and music was given by Sandra Dee, an amazing singer, an amazing Mother and an amazing woman of God. At the end of the service she offered to pray with any woman wanting prayer. Let me just say here that her husband, Charlie Mahone, who is a cancer survivor himself, delivered part of the message directed to the men on how to honor the women in their lives and then prayed with them. Just so you know.... the guys weren't left out. There was a line of God's children for prayer, hurting, ailing, frightened for one reason or another, needing God's loving comfort. How happy He must have been to have used Sandra to share that special love and comfort with us. Thank You Lord. Thank you, Sandra.
"...the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
To learn more about Sandra and Charlie's ministry, you can follow them at www.championsforGod.com .
Things are going well with friend Lisa as she continues with preparations for harvesting her stem cells for a transplant. www.healinglisafromheaven.blogspot.com . Bella is resting comfortably and not in any pain. Mom is still praying for a miracle from God as are we. www.prayforbella.com . Bryce is still swollen and running low grade fever from the chemo this weekend so prayers that the symptoms get easier. www.facebook.com/prayingforbryce . I haven't received an update on Sadie since last week when they were praying for her blood count to come up for chemo but please keep her in your prayers today also. www.facebook.com/sparkleonsadie .
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
Thank You so much for the gorgeous weekend and the special time it provided with our loving families. Thank You for the blessed services on Sunday that we were privileged and free to attend. Lord, we thank You for the amazing Mothers of Bella and Bryce and Sadie as they love and comfort and support their young children through this tough journey. I know that You are giving special love and comfort to these three Moms and the many others out there that are care givers to warriors fighting cancer.
Lord, we just love you so much. You are our everything. We praise and honor You today with our love, our thoughts, our prayers and our actions.
Thank You for always being there for us.
These things we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, the name above cancer, the name above pain, the name above all names.
Amen
I thought then that must be how God feels about us, His children. When we're afraid and panicked and shaking because things are out of control and He can protect us and comfort us and assure us that we are not alone is when He must love us the most.
Yesterday, my perfect Mother's Day started with Church with my family. The message in words and music was given by Sandra Dee, an amazing singer, an amazing Mother and an amazing woman of God. At the end of the service she offered to pray with any woman wanting prayer. Let me just say here that her husband, Charlie Mahone, who is a cancer survivor himself, delivered part of the message directed to the men on how to honor the women in their lives and then prayed with them. Just so you know.... the guys weren't left out. There was a line of God's children for prayer, hurting, ailing, frightened for one reason or another, needing God's loving comfort. How happy He must have been to have used Sandra to share that special love and comfort with us. Thank You Lord. Thank you, Sandra.
"...the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
To learn more about Sandra and Charlie's ministry, you can follow them at www.championsforGod.com .
Things are going well with friend Lisa as she continues with preparations for harvesting her stem cells for a transplant. www.healinglisafromheaven.blogspot.com . Bella is resting comfortably and not in any pain. Mom is still praying for a miracle from God as are we. www.prayforbella.com . Bryce is still swollen and running low grade fever from the chemo this weekend so prayers that the symptoms get easier. www.facebook.com/prayingforbryce . I haven't received an update on Sadie since last week when they were praying for her blood count to come up for chemo but please keep her in your prayers today also. www.facebook.com/sparkleonsadie .
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
Thank You so much for the gorgeous weekend and the special time it provided with our loving families. Thank You for the blessed services on Sunday that we were privileged and free to attend. Lord, we thank You for the amazing Mothers of Bella and Bryce and Sadie as they love and comfort and support their young children through this tough journey. I know that You are giving special love and comfort to these three Moms and the many others out there that are care givers to warriors fighting cancer.
Lord, we just love you so much. You are our everything. We praise and honor You today with our love, our thoughts, our prayers and our actions.
Thank You for always being there for us.
These things we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, the name above cancer, the name above pain, the name above all names.
Amen
Friday, May 10, 2013
Day 382 In The Beginning
We are studying the Book of Revelation in Wednesday night's Bible Study. I went back to the beginning of Revelation this morning and reread some of it. In it, John sends letters to seven churches, some complimenting and some scolding. In the letter to the church in Ephesus, he reports Jesus' admonition to them.
"You have forsaken your first love..........do the things you did at first." Revelation 2:4,5
I had to stop after reading that scripture because it immediately took me back to when I was first saved, when I first realized that I was a child of God and how much He loved me. I can tell you that at that time, it was sort of like I was walking on air. I almost had to be shoved out of the way for the doors of the church to be opened because I was there constantly. It can only be described as falling in love the first time.
As time passed and the newness wore off, my relationship with God had an ebb and flow. That was until I began to truly study His word. I believe that same newness and excitement can only be maintained by a constant study of His word, learning something new every time I open the Bible, better understanding those things that seemed strange to me at first glance.
I challenge each of you today to think back on that first day of falling in love with God, with Jesus, with the Holy Spirit, and knowing for the first time that you truly belong to the Most High, that, no matter what, you're not alone. I challenge you today as I challenge myself to keep that excitment and hope and love going with the same energy as in the beginning.
Just a quick update. The latest word from Lisa is that "all is going well." Bryce checks into the hospital today for chemo and should be out tomorrow. Bella is happy to be home with her family and dogs and is being waited on like the little princess that she is. God is good.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
You are truly the God who heals. We thank You for how far you've brought Lisa and Bryce on their journey and are so grateful that You are taking them through to the finish line, destroying every cancer cell in their bodies. We thank You for the comfort and grace that You are giving Bella and her family as they prepare for her transition to a better life.
Lord, I ask today for all of my friends that You just remind them what it was like when they first came to know You and to fall in love with You. Let them carry that joy and excitement as they go through the rest of their day. And remind them to slow down and just love You.
In Jesus' precious name,
Amen
"You have forsaken your first love..........do the things you did at first." Revelation 2:4,5
I had to stop after reading that scripture because it immediately took me back to when I was first saved, when I first realized that I was a child of God and how much He loved me. I can tell you that at that time, it was sort of like I was walking on air. I almost had to be shoved out of the way for the doors of the church to be opened because I was there constantly. It can only be described as falling in love the first time.
As time passed and the newness wore off, my relationship with God had an ebb and flow. That was until I began to truly study His word. I believe that same newness and excitement can only be maintained by a constant study of His word, learning something new every time I open the Bible, better understanding those things that seemed strange to me at first glance.
I challenge each of you today to think back on that first day of falling in love with God, with Jesus, with the Holy Spirit, and knowing for the first time that you truly belong to the Most High, that, no matter what, you're not alone. I challenge you today as I challenge myself to keep that excitment and hope and love going with the same energy as in the beginning.
Just a quick update. The latest word from Lisa is that "all is going well." Bryce checks into the hospital today for chemo and should be out tomorrow. Bella is happy to be home with her family and dogs and is being waited on like the little princess that she is. God is good.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
You are truly the God who heals. We thank You for how far you've brought Lisa and Bryce on their journey and are so grateful that You are taking them through to the finish line, destroying every cancer cell in their bodies. We thank You for the comfort and grace that You are giving Bella and her family as they prepare for her transition to a better life.
Lord, I ask today for all of my friends that You just remind them what it was like when they first came to know You and to fall in love with You. Let them carry that joy and excitement as they go through the rest of their day. And remind them to slow down and just love You.
In Jesus' precious name,
Amen
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Day 380 Sad News Today
My heart is heavy and tears are falling on my keyboard. Bella's family has reported that it is time to give up the fight and they are taking her home with hospice. It's so difficult when, after praying for someone's recovery, God has shown that His plans are different. I can't even begin to imagine what her parents are going through.
They have incredible strength, her family. They have a deep love for God and trust in Him for the right outcome for their baby girl. For years she has fought the good fight. In the words of her parents, it is time for her to have the childhood she was denied here on earth, but to have it in Heaven. To read their letter go to www.prayingforbella.com .
"Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4
I hate cancer with such a passion. It is the thief that comes in the night to steal, kill and destroy. It is the true face of satan. It can take the innocent with the same vengeance that it can take the rest of us.
Good news is that Bryce's blood numbers are up and he'll be able to take chemo on Friday. Please pray for the success of his treatment.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
Your ways are too high for us to understand. What we do understand is the pain of loss and the pain of giving up, of finally admitting that there is no more we can do. Still there is comfort in turning it all over to You. Thank You, Lord, for being there for Bella and her family as they face these final steps for her here on this earthly plain. We know that You will welcome her with open arms when she enters into eternal life, strong and healthy and beautiful.
Thank You for the healing that is taking place in Bryce. Lord, your little children love You with such an innocence. Would that we all could have that same innocent faith.
Thank You, Lord, for teaching us always to look to the future because that is where You are, waiting for each of us who know and love You.
In Jesus' precious name,
Amen
They have incredible strength, her family. They have a deep love for God and trust in Him for the right outcome for their baby girl. For years she has fought the good fight. In the words of her parents, it is time for her to have the childhood she was denied here on earth, but to have it in Heaven. To read their letter go to www.prayingforbella.com .
"Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4
I hate cancer with such a passion. It is the thief that comes in the night to steal, kill and destroy. It is the true face of satan. It can take the innocent with the same vengeance that it can take the rest of us.
Good news is that Bryce's blood numbers are up and he'll be able to take chemo on Friday. Please pray for the success of his treatment.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
Your ways are too high for us to understand. What we do understand is the pain of loss and the pain of giving up, of finally admitting that there is no more we can do. Still there is comfort in turning it all over to You. Thank You, Lord, for being there for Bella and her family as they face these final steps for her here on this earthly plain. We know that You will welcome her with open arms when she enters into eternal life, strong and healthy and beautiful.
Thank You for the healing that is taking place in Bryce. Lord, your little children love You with such an innocence. Would that we all could have that same innocent faith.
Thank You, Lord, for teaching us always to look to the future because that is where You are, waiting for each of us who know and love You.
In Jesus' precious name,
Amen
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