I thought today I would update people more as to how we are feeling and how we have been generally. We have really known the blessings of God the past week and have really clung to him. We have had a really nice week and since the surgery my recovery through the power of prayer has been consistent and I am feeling physically and mentally strong. I am cooking again and we have been looking after a little girl for one of our friends. I have had no headaches or any major symptoms.
I did pick up a cold in hospital and so still sneezing and would love prayer for this to go but God really answered prayer in taking my cough, sore throat and blocked ear away. We really have known the grace of God and have such a peace about the process that we are going to go through. We are finding things to do and are really enjoying some peace, rest and watching cold feet. We really did have a blessed Christmas and we will definitely treasure it always.
Anne and I were reading Luke 19 this morning about the entry into Jerusalem. The Jews had an expectation of Jesus that he would come, overthrow the Romans and be a greater king than that of David. He did something even greater He came to bring salvation. Jesus knew going into Jerusalem what was going to happen. He knew death was on the way and yet He faced it head on and God walked with Him in all of it. How amazing. I have not been told I am going to die, the doctors are being really positive but I do know that God will be with us in all that we are going to face. I once again thank you for your prayers and even more so those who have never prayed before but are now. What a testament to our God.
Passage for the day: Luke 19 v 28 - Luke 20. The amazing arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem.
Prayer for the day: That God sustains us in all things and continues to strengthen us both physically and mentally. That people who are going through the same situation as we are but do not know the Lord may seek Him while He may be found and for our families that God would continue to sustain them in all of this.
Thank God that it was only a regular cold that you picked up in hospital. I know that in your fragile state this could be dangerous, and I understand (probably better than you realise) how exhausting the sneezles can be. Yet, equally, my thoughts and prayers are with NHS workers at all levels who are struggling to retain the very best levels of care and sanitation in the face of "government ring-fenced funding". In effect, these passionately caring professionals are struggling to cope with "efficiency cuts". And, day-by-day, they are working, serving and caring in an ever-less certain and secure environment. That IS the essence of the human condition, as is the will of God! The account of Jesus' arrval in Jerusalem that you cite today is a perfect exemplar of this truism.
ReplyDeleteToday, in all I have done (and a good deal that remains to be done / undone!) I have prayed with each breath for Glen, Anne, Lucy, the Gallaghers and all who know, love and care about them. Please, Father sustain them with your love and deliver them from their pain, optimism and uncertainty.