"Resting" In The Lord
I read this today in 2 Chronicles 20:12 "We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you." Can you relate? Have you ever been in a situation that made you feel helpless and hopeless? Not sure where to turn? I have!
Many times in life we are bombarded with bad news, pain, and crisis. Fortunately, for those of us who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, we are never hopeless! In the midst of our daily storms, He is standing nearby to help us and to hold us. The Psalmist reminds us to "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him. (Psalm 37:7) Things in our lives may seem to be hopeless, but God knows all about it. And He will work FOR OUR GOOD in His perfect timing if we will be patient and completely trust Him. We just need to look to Him.
I met with my surgeon today. Please pray for me on Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. as I undergo same-day surgery at University Hospital. The surgeon will inplant a porta-cath under the skin in my chest which will make my chemo injections less traumatic. I should be finished and back at home resting within a couple of hours.
Today is my last day to enjoy Melody & Karlee. Because Hurricane Dennis might affect the air travel in Atlanta on Monday, they are flying back to Oregon early tomorrow morning. What a joy it has been to have my oldest daughter and my youngest granddaughter around the house for an entire week! I'm not sure when we will get to see them again, but I am asking the Lord to make it possible for Vicky & I to fly out to Oregon to visit with the whole family in September or October. Just as Karlee is starting to warm up to us, it is time for them to leave.
A funny thing happened today. One of our church bikers, Lee, was riding his motorcycle to work this morning. A car passed him, then stopped in front of him. The lady got out of the car and walked back to him and said, "I need you to pray for my pastor. He is a biker, too, and he needs God to heal him." Lee asked, "Who is your pastor?" She said, "Pastor Scott". He said, "He's my pastor too, and I pray for him all day long!" Turns out they both attend our church and did not know one another!!!! Thank you God for giving us holy boldness during this trial. May many more people leave their comfort zones and approach strangers in Jesus' name!
Many times in life we are bombarded with bad news, pain, and crisis. Fortunately, for those of us who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, we are never hopeless! In the midst of our daily storms, He is standing nearby to help us and to hold us. The Psalmist reminds us to "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him. (Psalm 37:7) Things in our lives may seem to be hopeless, but God knows all about it. And He will work FOR OUR GOOD in His perfect timing if we will be patient and completely trust Him. We just need to look to Him.
I met with my surgeon today. Please pray for me on Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. as I undergo same-day surgery at University Hospital. The surgeon will inplant a porta-cath under the skin in my chest which will make my chemo injections less traumatic. I should be finished and back at home resting within a couple of hours.
Today is my last day to enjoy Melody & Karlee. Because Hurricane Dennis might affect the air travel in Atlanta on Monday, they are flying back to Oregon early tomorrow morning. What a joy it has been to have my oldest daughter and my youngest granddaughter around the house for an entire week! I'm not sure when we will get to see them again, but I am asking the Lord to make it possible for Vicky & I to fly out to Oregon to visit with the whole family in September or October. Just as Karlee is starting to warm up to us, it is time for them to leave.
A funny thing happened today. One of our church bikers, Lee, was riding his motorcycle to work this morning. A car passed him, then stopped in front of him. The lady got out of the car and walked back to him and said, "I need you to pray for my pastor. He is a biker, too, and he needs God to heal him." Lee asked, "Who is your pastor?" She said, "Pastor Scott". He said, "He's my pastor too, and I pray for him all day long!" Turns out they both attend our church and did not know one another!!!! Thank you God for giving us holy boldness during this trial. May many more people leave their comfort zones and approach strangers in Jesus' name!
David said it all: I saw God before me for all time. Nothing can shake me; He's right by my side. I'm glad from the inside out, ecstatic; I've pitched my tent in the Land of Hope. I know You'll never dump me in Hades; I'll never even smell the stench of death. You've got my feet on the life-path, with Your face shining sun-joy all around.
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