Thank You For Your Prayers

I would like to thank everyone for their prayers. Today has been a really good day. I got the reports back on all my blood tests. They were all negative and showed no signs of pancreatitis. Also, I didn't take any medication today - even before I ate and have had no pain or discomfort at all. I praise God for hearing mine and your prayers to take this pain away I have been having. Once again he has proven he listens to prayer and answers. God is the only one I trust for healing. He is always faithful when you put all your trust in him.

Also, just as a side note. Most of you know that we are moving. We have been wondering how we could afford living room furniture since we now need it for an extra den. God has been extremely gracious to supply us with the outside buildings Jeff needed for storage along with all the extras he has supplied us with as well. Last night a lady we know and had done painting for called us and said she had living room furniture which she no longer could use and asked if we would like to have it. Just another gift from God that he gave without us asking. It matches perfectly and is in excellent condition. God astonished me in the way he works. He suprises me everyday.

Encouragement

It seems as though most people we talk to lately are having difficulties which range fom financial problem, stress, having enough time to accomplish what they need to do, taking care of the health issues of loved ones, raising their children, or dealing with everyday issues in the economy.

We need to encourage one another. We need to offer our help. We need to let others know they are not alone. Eventhough we may be struggling in some areas, there are other areas that we are strong at that will help them. We all face financial struggles but we have to realize that we are to help others if we need to, whether it be financial help, encouragement, support, or pitching in to help physically.

KJV Amplified: Luke 20:35

In everything I have pointed out to you (by example) that, by working diligently in this manner, we ought to assist the weak, being mindful of the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, It is more blessed (makes one happier and more to be envied) to give than to receive.

We should work diligently, constantly, with strong determination to continually, constantly use whatever we have to assist others. God works this way with us, never fails, never grows weary, to provide whatever we need. We should strive do the same for others.

Update on Beverly

I went to the doctor today to see what the problem was I had been having with severe pain when I eat. The doctor seems to think I have pancreaitis (I probably didn't spell that right). I'll have to have a CAT scan later this week to determine what is causing it. It could be a left over stone from when my gall bladder was removed that was in the duct that has just now moved into the pancreas, or a blocked duct. But there could be something else. Please pray that God resolves this pain for me. I would really rather use the time it will take to get this resolved to focus on God than to focus on myself.

Thanks For Your Concern

This week I have been suffering with stomach problems. It seems as though a marinating sauce with Portabella mushrooms was the cause for severe stomach pain I experienced Wednesday evening into Thursday. The symptoms seem to have somewhat disappeared but I sill have pain every time I eat. I have to say this is quite uncomfortable. I praise God that he doesn't allow more than we can take. But, I am doing much better now. Hungry, but better.

Thank you for asking how I am doing since you found out. Thank you for your prayers especially.

Update on Gracie

I just received a phone calling telling me that little Gracie has gone home to be with the Lord. Her fight is over but she fought a good fight. Her life accomplished much. The time she had here brought family members together, it brought some back to looking to God who hadn't in a long time and brought others looking to God for the first time. The time she had here made it possible for many to hear the Gospel and for others to share their belief in God. Pray that her family find comfort in knowing that she is now with her Lord and is no longer suffering.

Please Pray for Gracie

We have mention in church prayer requests for a six month old baby girl, Gracie Jean. We have special requests for her now. This precious baby has been in the hospital since she was born. She was born without the right side of her heart. She has undergone many surgeries, been on life support off and on. Yesterday she underwent a very difficult surgery to enlarge the arteries in her heart. Her survival rate was 10%. Yet she survived the surgery. She is fighting today but the next 24 hours are crucial. Gracie only weighs 10 pounds at six months old. Her oxygen level concentrations are low. Yet somehow since the surgery they are very slowly increasing. God is not finished with Gracie yet. Please join us in prayer to lift Gracie up to God to do a work in her that would stop nothing short of a miracle.

Priorities

Things are very busy for us right now. We don't have a lot of time to sit and relax while trying to move, working, Biblical Counseling class, daily chores, managing my Mom's property, our daughter's school work, church, bible study and prayer time. We just have a lot to do.

Several have suggested that it is time for us to give us some of the things we are doing to make the load a little lighter on us. We are tired. But yet we realize God has given us all these things to do. We believe he has entrusted us with all of these responsibilities. We also believe that when God fills your plate so full, he will provide you with all you need and enable you to complete them all in a way that is pleasing to him.

We also believe if our main priority is to stay focused on God - putting Bible study, prayer, church, staying on top of the Biblical Counseling classes as a way to serve him in the future - he will provide us with the time, energy and rest to complete all the other.

Yes we are tired, but not weary. These things are ours to do. We have to do them all as if each one is the only thing we have to do.

Col: 3:23 "In whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as unto the Lord, and not unto man."