Blessed & Joyful

 

I have so much to say. But not a lot of time this morning. Will have to save the details for another post. Thanks to all of you that have been praying for us in this season. A lot of transition happening at my house. Keaton moved out (to college) and Dad moved in. We also celebrated Dad's 80th birthday. It's been a big shift. But man!! I have to say, I feel like I'm right where I'm supposed to be and that really brings me such joy. I am so blessed.

I don't know if it's AI reading my blog or what, but there have been 8500+ hits in the last 7 days. That has to be some kind of record. A little weird. Unsettling, if I were not strongly grounded in something beyond this world. So I just want to say to whomever is reading this, God is faithful. Trust Him.

I noticed someone (or something) read a post I made on July 25, 2013. So I jumped back to that post to remember. These are my words from arguably the worst time of my entire life.

"More than you can Imagine

Ephesians 3:20-21, "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."

I have to stop and formally give God glory for the changes he is making in my heart toward my husband on this journey with cancer.  I am selfish.  He is turning my selfishness into patience.  I am stubborn.  He is turning my stubbornness into a tenacious desire to make sure Eric is cared for and comfortable. I am afraid. He is transforming my fear into hope. I am weak. He makes me strong. I am tired. He gives me rest. All of the worry over hum-drum daily stuff is just gone. One hour at a time, He carries me and does more than I can ask or imagine to transform character for His glory.  

I don't mean to sound trite or disingenuous. I really perceive God leading me through this. We can be changed by that power working in us...if we allow it to seep into our pores and direct our lives.  I am so blessed to have Godly women standing behind me in this and pointing me to new scripture daily.  OPENING my eyes to the precious words of God.  Thank you Jesus!"

I have friends and family that are still going through hard stuff right now. I pray this provides encouragement and hope. 

Romans 8:26-28 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.