I woke this morning at 3:30am. Wide awake! I thought probably that God had something specific to communicate with me about. The Bible is full of references to "three in the afternoon" so that has to be an important time of day but nothing about "three in the morning". Well, I got nothing. No connection. No word. I should have remembered that when He does give me a word, it is always unexpected and a huge surprise. So, by 4:30, I gave up and fixed coffee and some breakfast. No study, I dressed and went to the grocery store and got my shopping out of the way. Back home, I thought maybe a nap. Not to be. Between Chipper bathing his bed and Crystal snoring and the fridge running, I gave up again. I decided while I was still dressed in street clothes to go ahead and ship some paintings so that is now out of the way as well.
The results are that I'm foggy headed and more than a little grumpy. I'm going to have to pray my way out of this and, thank You God, I know that I can. I hate to have another cup of coffee. I usually stick to just one but today may have to be an exception. So, coffee first so I don't fall asleep while I'm praying, then into painting clothes and back into the studio. If you are creative, and everyone is, I want to share a prayer from Marianne Williamson for creativity. I read it every morning when I go into the studio before I start painting and it just seems to get my work off to the best start.
Dear God,
I dedicate this work to you.
Imprint Your mind upon it.
Fly with it unto the heavens.
Use it to shower Your love onto the world.
Thank You for Your faith in me that such a glorious mission has been placed in my hands.
Amen
If you log onto Facebook today, please go to the page for Sparkle on Sadie. She's an 8 year old girl from Magnolia that we've prayed for before. She was diagnosed with brain cancer this past December. She spent time at St. Jude's and is back home now to finish her treatment. Her Mom wrote yesterday asking for big prayers for Sadie's blood count to come up. I'm sure the radiation and chemo have effected her count and it makes her so susceptible to other illnesses and harder to fight the cancer. So, please include Sadie in your prayers today.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
Please forgive me for grumbling over a little lost sleep. Thank You for putting it into perspective for me. In the long run, it is such a little thing, so small not even to be counted.
Lord, I thank You for the privilege to pray for others, especially children, fighting this hated enemy. I ask that Your healing Spirit move mightily within Sadie today, strengthening her for the battle ahead. She has shown herself to be such a courageous warrior. Let her finish this and emerge as a shining example of Your love and mercy.
In the name of Jesus Christ, the name above pain, the name above cancer, the name above all names.
Amen
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Day 371 Understanding God
First of all, let me say that I believe that all the study in the world will not make clear everything about God.
"As you do not know the path of the wind - so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things." Ecclesiastes 11:5
But it seems to me that, like in Genesis with Joseph, what we sometimes see as evil or a disaster, God can turn around for good.
This weekend, Cowboy Church and FAITH Foundation had a Rodeo Playday planned for the kiddos for yesterday, Sunday. Lots and lots of work went into it from raising funds for the awards to the advertising, gathering items for a silent auction, food and refreshments, etc. It grew from a small event to much more than anyone envisioned. FAITH Foundation, and I hope I'm telling this correctly, was started by a lady named Wendy who we've prayed for before. She has an incurable form of cancer that is currently in remission. The focus of her foundation is to raise funds to help warriors fighting childhood cancer. Everything was in place but on Saturday, it looked like the Lord had decided to bring about a second Flood. Pastor called me about 6pm to say that the arena where the playday was to be held was so muddy that it would have to be canceled.
I could hear the exhaustion and disappointment in Pastor RO's voice. All I could think was that there is a reason. God will take this disappointment and turn it for good. We may not understand it now but in time it will be revealed. Sure enough, at Church yesterday, it was announced that the Playday has been rescheduled for June 1st, a Saturday, which means that members of other churches will be able to participate. The next day, June 2nd, as it turns out is National Cancer Survivor Day. How great to be better able to tie the Playday with the fight against cancer and the recognizing those who have won the battle.
I feel that this same understanding of taking evil and turning it for good is present in every cancer diagnosis as well. I know that my diagnosis gave me an opportunity to grow in my faith and trust in the Lord way more than I ever would have otherwise. And I am grateful. Still, every day there are those whose journey has ended and our friend, Ray, that we have prayed for passed away this morning. I ask special prayers for his wife, Bernice, and his daughter, Bea. They have been in the midst of the battle with him all the way and it's been a long and tough journey for them as well.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
We may not always understand Your ways but we know that, in the end, there is only good and a reward for those that love You. We ask that You wrap Bernice and Bea in Your loving arms as they mourn the departure of their husband and father.
Father, we are thanking You in advance for the success of the rescheduled Playday. We know that it is a chance to bring greater awareness to the fight against childhood cancer and, more than anything, a chance to minister to some who might never hear Your word if they had not made the choice to attend.
Thank You for all You do for us every day. We are so grateful to be counted as one of Your children and so grateful for the opportunity to serve You.
These things we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, the one true Messiah.
Amen
"As you do not know the path of the wind - so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things." Ecclesiastes 11:5
But it seems to me that, like in Genesis with Joseph, what we sometimes see as evil or a disaster, God can turn around for good.
This weekend, Cowboy Church and FAITH Foundation had a Rodeo Playday planned for the kiddos for yesterday, Sunday. Lots and lots of work went into it from raising funds for the awards to the advertising, gathering items for a silent auction, food and refreshments, etc. It grew from a small event to much more than anyone envisioned. FAITH Foundation, and I hope I'm telling this correctly, was started by a lady named Wendy who we've prayed for before. She has an incurable form of cancer that is currently in remission. The focus of her foundation is to raise funds to help warriors fighting childhood cancer. Everything was in place but on Saturday, it looked like the Lord had decided to bring about a second Flood. Pastor called me about 6pm to say that the arena where the playday was to be held was so muddy that it would have to be canceled.
I could hear the exhaustion and disappointment in Pastor RO's voice. All I could think was that there is a reason. God will take this disappointment and turn it for good. We may not understand it now but in time it will be revealed. Sure enough, at Church yesterday, it was announced that the Playday has been rescheduled for June 1st, a Saturday, which means that members of other churches will be able to participate. The next day, June 2nd, as it turns out is National Cancer Survivor Day. How great to be better able to tie the Playday with the fight against cancer and the recognizing those who have won the battle.
I feel that this same understanding of taking evil and turning it for good is present in every cancer diagnosis as well. I know that my diagnosis gave me an opportunity to grow in my faith and trust in the Lord way more than I ever would have otherwise. And I am grateful. Still, every day there are those whose journey has ended and our friend, Ray, that we have prayed for passed away this morning. I ask special prayers for his wife, Bernice, and his daughter, Bea. They have been in the midst of the battle with him all the way and it's been a long and tough journey for them as well.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
We may not always understand Your ways but we know that, in the end, there is only good and a reward for those that love You. We ask that You wrap Bernice and Bea in Your loving arms as they mourn the departure of their husband and father.
Father, we are thanking You in advance for the success of the rescheduled Playday. We know that it is a chance to bring greater awareness to the fight against childhood cancer and, more than anything, a chance to minister to some who might never hear Your word if they had not made the choice to attend.
Thank You for all You do for us every day. We are so grateful to be counted as one of Your children and so grateful for the opportunity to serve You.
These things we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, the one true Messiah.
Amen
Friday, April 26, 2013
Day 368 Just A Little Bit of Prayer
There is a song in the old Mary Poppins movie about a little bit of sugar helping the medicine go down. I have found that just a little bit of prayer helps it go down even easier.
A couple of weeks back, I was going to have a meeting with someone that I just don't usually enjoy spending time with. I was dreading it and knew that I couldn't put if off any longer. As I started into the garage to get into the car to leave, I stopped, closed my eyes, lifted my hand heavenward and quickly asked God to bless the meeting and to let me enjoy the time. That was all. Just a few short words and He answered in a huge way. I enjoyed all the time at the meeting and I think we were both blessed by our time together. Thank You Father.
I am amazed at how often I forget to stop and pray. That is, after all, how I communicate with my Creator but sometimes I just don't. Sure, I utter quick prayers of thanksgiving throughout the day but still I often forget that I don't have to handle every situation by myself. At times, I could just smack myself on the forehead, not to say I could have had a V8, but to say I could have prayed and a situation would have probably turned out much differently.
However it is done, whether a few quickly uttered words or a longer more intense communication, I know that my Father hears me and answers me and loves me for my trust in Him and for my turning to him for help in everything.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
Thank You for being there for me to turn to in every need. Thank You for showing me over and over that You hear me and for answering when I call. The answer may not always be what I want but I know on some level that it is Your will and it is the answer I need at that time.
You are such a good and gracious God, the Creator of all things. I love You, I honor You, I worship You. And I thank You for being there for me.
In Jesus' loving name,
Amen
A couple of weeks back, I was going to have a meeting with someone that I just don't usually enjoy spending time with. I was dreading it and knew that I couldn't put if off any longer. As I started into the garage to get into the car to leave, I stopped, closed my eyes, lifted my hand heavenward and quickly asked God to bless the meeting and to let me enjoy the time. That was all. Just a few short words and He answered in a huge way. I enjoyed all the time at the meeting and I think we were both blessed by our time together. Thank You Father.
I am amazed at how often I forget to stop and pray. That is, after all, how I communicate with my Creator but sometimes I just don't. Sure, I utter quick prayers of thanksgiving throughout the day but still I often forget that I don't have to handle every situation by myself. At times, I could just smack myself on the forehead, not to say I could have had a V8, but to say I could have prayed and a situation would have probably turned out much differently.
However it is done, whether a few quickly uttered words or a longer more intense communication, I know that my Father hears me and answers me and loves me for my trust in Him and for my turning to him for help in everything.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
Thank You for being there for me to turn to in every need. Thank You for showing me over and over that You hear me and for answering when I call. The answer may not always be what I want but I know on some level that it is Your will and it is the answer I need at that time.
You are such a good and gracious God, the Creator of all things. I love You, I honor You, I worship You. And I thank You for being there for me.
In Jesus' loving name,
Amen
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Day 366 Year 2, Day 1
So, here I am starting off my second year of writing this journal and sharing my thoughts through this journey. To date, there have been over 7600 pages read and some of my most faithful readers are in Germany and Russia. I am grateful and encouraged to continue to write as my journey has come to include a study of the Bible unlike any I've done before. I have come to realize that I have to know and understand the Old Testament before I can truly know and understand the New Testament.
I did not sleep well last night and woke very early this morning so I moved from the bed to the couch with a blanket and my Bible and Chipper. My golden retriever, Chipper, has been with me for over 14 years and it is getting more and more difficult every day for him to get up and to lay down. He often stumbles and falls but, no matter how difficult or how painful, he makes every step I make. When I am at the computer, he's at my side. When I'm in the studio, he's at my side. When I go to bed, he's at my side. When I'm at the table, he's under my feet. When I'm on the couch, he's under my feet. Now, I also have a little alpha cat in my household and she likes me when it's cold and she really really likes me when she can see the bottom of her food bowl. But my Chipper...... well, he worships me. Worship from Chipper is unconditional and will never end as long as he draws a breath. If I scold him for something, he still worships me. If I leave him behind, he still worships me. He is a shining example of what the word worship should mean.
As I was reading in Exodus this morning, I realized something for the first time. I guess I always thought that God led the Israelites out of Egypt simply because of the covenants He had made with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob to give them Canaan. But in reading more closely this morning, I came to understand that He led them out of Egypt so that they could worship Him. Their worship of God was distasteful to the Egyptians. And when Pharoah finally offered to let the men go alone to worship, God said no. He wanted to be worshiped by entire families. The lesson I learned is that God wants to be worshiped. He created us to worship Him. And He wants to be worshiped by not just one member of a family but by His families. And we should worship Him unconditionally. We should worship Him with the same fervor when we're down in the desert as when we're up on the mountain. We should worship Him with the same fervor when we're fighting cancer as when we're enjoying perfect health. He wants to be worshiped in word and in deed and in prose and in song.
"Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name; worship the Lord in the splendor of His Holiness." Psalm 29:1-3
"Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful song." Psalm 100:1-3
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
I thank You for the honor of being counted one of Your children. I love You, I praise You and I honor You because You are worthy.
Thank You for Your word and the instruction it gives me daily to live a better and more fulfilled life. I just couldn't have made it through this last year without You. The healing of my body may have come regardless but the healing of my soul and spirit is only through You and Your word.
I ask today that You heap that same healing on every person out there fighting cancer so that they can come out of the fire a better person, a stronger person and one that loves, honors, and worships You as never before.
In Jesus' loving name.
Amen
I did not sleep well last night and woke very early this morning so I moved from the bed to the couch with a blanket and my Bible and Chipper. My golden retriever, Chipper, has been with me for over 14 years and it is getting more and more difficult every day for him to get up and to lay down. He often stumbles and falls but, no matter how difficult or how painful, he makes every step I make. When I am at the computer, he's at my side. When I'm in the studio, he's at my side. When I go to bed, he's at my side. When I'm at the table, he's under my feet. When I'm on the couch, he's under my feet. Now, I also have a little alpha cat in my household and she likes me when it's cold and she really really likes me when she can see the bottom of her food bowl. But my Chipper...... well, he worships me. Worship from Chipper is unconditional and will never end as long as he draws a breath. If I scold him for something, he still worships me. If I leave him behind, he still worships me. He is a shining example of what the word worship should mean.
As I was reading in Exodus this morning, I realized something for the first time. I guess I always thought that God led the Israelites out of Egypt simply because of the covenants He had made with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob to give them Canaan. But in reading more closely this morning, I came to understand that He led them out of Egypt so that they could worship Him. Their worship of God was distasteful to the Egyptians. And when Pharoah finally offered to let the men go alone to worship, God said no. He wanted to be worshiped by entire families. The lesson I learned is that God wants to be worshiped. He created us to worship Him. And He wants to be worshiped by not just one member of a family but by His families. And we should worship Him unconditionally. We should worship Him with the same fervor when we're down in the desert as when we're up on the mountain. We should worship Him with the same fervor when we're fighting cancer as when we're enjoying perfect health. He wants to be worshiped in word and in deed and in prose and in song.
"Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name; worship the Lord in the splendor of His Holiness." Psalm 29:1-3
"Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful song." Psalm 100:1-3
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
I thank You for the honor of being counted one of Your children. I love You, I praise You and I honor You because You are worthy.
Thank You for Your word and the instruction it gives me daily to live a better and more fulfilled life. I just couldn't have made it through this last year without You. The healing of my body may have come regardless but the healing of my soul and spirit is only through You and Your word.
I ask today that You heap that same healing on every person out there fighting cancer so that they can come out of the fire a better person, a stronger person and one that loves, honors, and worships You as never before.
In Jesus' loving name.
Amen
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Day 365 365 Days!
Today, April 23rd, is the one year anniversary of the day when I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. I'm not celebrating it for sure because it made me part of a club that absolutely no one wants to belong to. But, in a way, it is almost more important than the day I was declared cancer free and that was February 21st of this year.
I have to think a bit on why I make that statement but here it is. Not to plagarize Maya Angelou, but I "wouldn't take nothing for my journey". No, I certainly don't want to repeat it but April 23rd started me on an unforgettable journey that is far from over. It has been a journey primarily of discovery. I've discovered strength in my determination to "do it all myself". Not that I didn't want and occasionally accept and appreciate help from others during the worst days, but I was determined not to become an invalid and give in to the sickness I was dealing with. I've discovered a new faith in God as He guided me through those bad days. I discovered a new love for the Bible as I studied His word and looked for the messages that are there for me to find ..... for myself. I began to honor the gift that my body and my health are in a new way that I had not before.
In short, I'm a changed person. I believe I'm a better person. Sad that it took something like cancer to make the difference in me that it has. I would bet that most people who have dealt with cancer will have the same response that I have. Nothing they would want to do again, but it has had a profoundly positive effect on their life. We have learned that what the enemy has hidden in darkness, God has exposed. God has taken evil and used it for good and He delivered us for a good purpose. What an awesome God we serve.
"But we also rejoice in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perserverance; persevernce produces character and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit whom He has given us." Romans 5:3-5
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
I thank You for Your trust in me that You gave me this journey to embark upon and that You used it for my growth in faith and trust and love for You. In the end. all the bad days were worth the good days to come and I am grateful. I have learned and know for certain now that wherever there is a dark cloud, that You are in that cloud and will bring the sunshine through in the end.
I give You all the praise, honor and glory for these amazing changes in my life.
I love You, Lord. I love You.
In Jesus' precious name, the name above all names.
Amen
I have to think a bit on why I make that statement but here it is. Not to plagarize Maya Angelou, but I "wouldn't take nothing for my journey". No, I certainly don't want to repeat it but April 23rd started me on an unforgettable journey that is far from over. It has been a journey primarily of discovery. I've discovered strength in my determination to "do it all myself". Not that I didn't want and occasionally accept and appreciate help from others during the worst days, but I was determined not to become an invalid and give in to the sickness I was dealing with. I've discovered a new faith in God as He guided me through those bad days. I discovered a new love for the Bible as I studied His word and looked for the messages that are there for me to find ..... for myself. I began to honor the gift that my body and my health are in a new way that I had not before.
In short, I'm a changed person. I believe I'm a better person. Sad that it took something like cancer to make the difference in me that it has. I would bet that most people who have dealt with cancer will have the same response that I have. Nothing they would want to do again, but it has had a profoundly positive effect on their life. We have learned that what the enemy has hidden in darkness, God has exposed. God has taken evil and used it for good and He delivered us for a good purpose. What an awesome God we serve.
"But we also rejoice in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perserverance; persevernce produces character and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit whom He has given us." Romans 5:3-5
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
I thank You for Your trust in me that You gave me this journey to embark upon and that You used it for my growth in faith and trust and love for You. In the end. all the bad days were worth the good days to come and I am grateful. I have learned and know for certain now that wherever there is a dark cloud, that You are in that cloud and will bring the sunshine through in the end.
I give You all the praise, honor and glory for these amazing changes in my life.
I love You, Lord. I love You.
In Jesus' precious name, the name above all names.
Amen
Monday, April 22, 2013
Day 364 A New Week, A New Revelation
If you follow this journal, you know that I hit a speedbump last Wednesday. It took up most of the day plus time to whine and feel sorry for myself. Fortunately it only lasted that one day and I was back on track. My verse for last week was 2 Chronicles 32:21.
"In everything that he undertook....,he sought God and worked wholeheartedly. And so he prospered."
And that is exactly what I did. I can't tell you how many paintings I worked on and finished. They're mostly dry so I'll start packing them up today to ship out to galleries. The entire week was amazingly productive and I'm so grateful.
This week is already off to a good start. First of all, I'm just going to do what I know to do for my health and I'm not going to worry about cancer or liver enzymes or anything like that. Secondly, in church yesterday we talked about Jehovah Rapha and El Shadai, other names for God. This morning I was reading in Romans and saw this.
"...the God who gives endurance and encouragement." Romans 15:5
"....the God of hope." Romans 15:13
It was a poignant reminder that He truly is my everything. Not only is He the God who heals, and who provides, and who comforts but here it says He give hope and strength and the endurance needed to finish what needs to be finished. So I know with Him on my side, as long as I work wholeheartedly, I will finish the work and be rewarded. He does His part as long as I do mine.
My verse for this week reminds me that God does what He says He'll do and I should not doubt.
"God is not a man, that He should lie....Has He said and will He not do? Or has He spoken and will He not make it good?" Numbers 23:19 NKJ
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
Thank You for this gorgeous day in which to enjoy and glorify the earth you created. Thank You for this journey that has taught me so much, mostly to rely on You and others and that, even though I must do my part, it is only through You that the healing, the work, is completed.
Lord, thank You for Your word and the reassurance that Your word is good and that You do what You say You'll do.
I just humble myself in loving gratitude for all You've done for me and for all You're going to do for me.
In Jesus' redeeming name.
Amen
"In everything that he undertook....,he sought God and worked wholeheartedly. And so he prospered."
And that is exactly what I did. I can't tell you how many paintings I worked on and finished. They're mostly dry so I'll start packing them up today to ship out to galleries. The entire week was amazingly productive and I'm so grateful.
This week is already off to a good start. First of all, I'm just going to do what I know to do for my health and I'm not going to worry about cancer or liver enzymes or anything like that. Secondly, in church yesterday we talked about Jehovah Rapha and El Shadai, other names for God. This morning I was reading in Romans and saw this.
"...the God who gives endurance and encouragement." Romans 15:5
"....the God of hope." Romans 15:13
It was a poignant reminder that He truly is my everything. Not only is He the God who heals, and who provides, and who comforts but here it says He give hope and strength and the endurance needed to finish what needs to be finished. So I know with Him on my side, as long as I work wholeheartedly, I will finish the work and be rewarded. He does His part as long as I do mine.
My verse for this week reminds me that God does what He says He'll do and I should not doubt.
"God is not a man, that He should lie....Has He said and will He not do? Or has He spoken and will He not make it good?" Numbers 23:19 NKJ
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
Thank You for this gorgeous day in which to enjoy and glorify the earth you created. Thank You for this journey that has taught me so much, mostly to rely on You and others and that, even though I must do my part, it is only through You that the healing, the work, is completed.
Lord, thank You for Your word and the reassurance that Your word is good and that You do what You say You'll do.
I just humble myself in loving gratitude for all You've done for me and for all You're going to do for me.
In Jesus' redeeming name.
Amen
Friday, April 19, 2013
Day 361 What's New?
It seems sometimes like there is nothing new in the world. Go back 4000+ years to almost the beginning of mankind in the book of Genesis and there is Abraham with his family. His first son, Ishmael, that he had with a maidservant and who was abolished after Abraham's son Isaac was born, had twelve sons who became the twelve Arab states. Isaac had two sons, Jacob and Esau. Jacob had twelve sons who became the twelve tribes of Israel. Esau became the head of the Edomites. They have all been engaged in battle of one sort or another against each other since that time.
So, today we see that two young men, supposed of muslim faith and therefore descendents of Ishmael, are the two that struck the blow against us on Monday in Boston. Is it so difficult to believe that such evil and brutality continues from that time to today? I guess here in our sort of protected environment, it is hard to believe. However, since 2001, our environment hasn't been so protected.
As the Israelites turned from God over and over throughout the Old Testament, they were attacked and defeated and every time they turned back to Him, He accepted them, loved them and protected them. There is so much to learn from the Bible about the history of the world that is still relevant to what is happening globally today. It is a history book and it's a personal guide to how to live and how not to live. I've heard it referred to as Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth. That is exactly what it is.
I go to the Bible daily and it never fails to reveal to me exactly what I need to get through the day, to get through the disappointments of a diagnosis, to look forward to what I know is going to be another day in which to praise the Lord..... another day in which to slow down and just love Him.
Today I am asking for prayer for our friend Gracie who follows this journal and prays with us daily. She has been in lots of pain for quite a long time and has a doctor's appointment today that she's nervous about.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
We come to you today as a group asking for discernment in the doctors that Gracie is seeing today and for a diagnosis with healing in its description. Just please wrap her in the comfort of Your loving arms so that she knows that You are with her every step of the way. She loves You, Father, as I do and happily counts herself as one of Your children. Love her, bless her, heal her.
These things we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, the name above pain.
Amen
So, today we see that two young men, supposed of muslim faith and therefore descendents of Ishmael, are the two that struck the blow against us on Monday in Boston. Is it so difficult to believe that such evil and brutality continues from that time to today? I guess here in our sort of protected environment, it is hard to believe. However, since 2001, our environment hasn't been so protected.
As the Israelites turned from God over and over throughout the Old Testament, they were attacked and defeated and every time they turned back to Him, He accepted them, loved them and protected them. There is so much to learn from the Bible about the history of the world that is still relevant to what is happening globally today. It is a history book and it's a personal guide to how to live and how not to live. I've heard it referred to as Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth. That is exactly what it is.
I go to the Bible daily and it never fails to reveal to me exactly what I need to get through the day, to get through the disappointments of a diagnosis, to look forward to what I know is going to be another day in which to praise the Lord..... another day in which to slow down and just love Him.
Today I am asking for prayer for our friend Gracie who follows this journal and prays with us daily. She has been in lots of pain for quite a long time and has a doctor's appointment today that she's nervous about.
Precious Lord, Jehovah Rapha,
We come to you today as a group asking for discernment in the doctors that Gracie is seeing today and for a diagnosis with healing in its description. Just please wrap her in the comfort of Your loving arms so that she knows that You are with her every step of the way. She loves You, Father, as I do and happily counts herself as one of Your children. Love her, bless her, heal her.
These things we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, the name above pain.
Amen
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