Good morning our computer cable came this morning - Yeah. The past few days have been a real blessing from the Lord. Our church has had a week of prayer and last night we had communion together. It was great to go and think about what Jesus Christ has done for us and to pray for our brothers and sisters across the world. Today we are resting, watching Cold Feet to be precise and resting together. I am still feeling great physically and the Lord really is continuing to sustain us.
A major thing that is sustaining us is Hope. The hope that we have in Christ. Paul says in Ephesians 2v 8 'For by grace you have been saved through faith and this is not of your own doing it is the gift of God, not a result of works so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.' In completing communion last night I was reminded that I am a complete sinner. That I have done nothing to gain my salvation. Jesus Christ has done it all for us. We have a hope that is greater than any other. We have salvation in Christ.
Paul reiterates this in Phillipians 3 v 14 - 16 'I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think and if in anything you think otherwise God will reveal that also to you. Only let us hold true to what we have attained.
We have an amazing hope, given to us by Jesus Christ and our lives should reflect this. Within the midst of our situation that hope is a sustaining factor. We press on to the goal of heaven.'
We are praying that God continues to give us peace and that He is with us in the midst of our situation. God answers prayer. He has answered prayer as we are in that peace. Thank you once again for everyone who has prayed and is continuing to pray for us. It is a real blessing to know so many people are petitioning our case to the Lord. God has really blessed us with such amazing friends, brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank you and God bless.
Verse for the day: Phillipians 3 v 14-16
Prayer for the day: That we would continue to be surrounded and sustained by the peace, hope and strength of our glorious God. That the melanoma cells will be killed off by the radiotherapy and that God would be glorified through our situation. For physical strength through the treatment and that I would still be able to complete activities such as small group weekend away.
So pleased that your computer cable has arrived, so we can again receive updates as and when you feel able. Delighted, too, that you had a definite date for the commencement of your radiotherapy. My prayers prior to that focus upon the importance of this 'down time' for you, Anne and your families. I understand the temptation for you to find this wait frustrating. But, please God, in your impatience do not oversee the luxury of time to commune together and with the Lord. Treasure every moment together, as only God knows the extent to which you will feel able to during the next phase of your treatment. God has, most certainly, been glorified , by your situation thus far. And he has answered prayers. I share your peace, hope and trust that he will continue to do so, and bring you physical health that matches your spiritual strength. T xxxx
ReplyDelete