1 Corinthians 1:25....This "foolish" plan of God is far wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God's weakness is far stronger than the greatest of human strength.
Psalms 65:5... You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth, even those who sail on distant seas.
I created this blog for sharing our testimony of Faith, Strength, and Hope as well as prayer requests, never forgetting to share our thanfuls to God. Use first names only if you prefer. My prayer is that our sharing, praying and thanking God together will encourage each of us as we strengthen our faith and hope. on our earthly journey.
May I share a couple of God said, "No, but... gives us the desires of our hearts which He knows better than we do". I realize these may seem trivial but God is interested and involved in every detail of our lives and I thank Him...
* Years ago Irv and I wanted to retire to Ocean City, MD. We even bought a small condo there to go every weekend until my Mother needed us to care for her so we sold it. God said, "No but"... gave us something enormously better. As you all know, Irv and I can go anywhere in our "home on wheels" and now our home base is in Paradise on earth, Marathon (The Keys), FL .
* Paradise is famous for hurricanes which I wanted no part of so prayed James 5:17. We arrived June 2009 and thus far, hurricanes have not come to pass.
* There is a family, The Doerfels who travel to the keys to live and perform up and down the Keys for several months in the winter. Irv and I love Bluegrass music which is one type of music The Doerfels perform. I was so excited to go down to Boondock's to see them for the first time but it didn't work out and I was so disappointed. God said, "No but"... last fall, The Doerfels showed up at our church and worshiped with us until May then moved on with their tour. On occasion they played with our worship band and on Easter gave a wonderful concert. They are back again this year, have become our friends and have agreed at my request to perform at the Middle Keys Relay for Life.
And so I am thankful for all of you... to you from John The Elder, To the beloved Gaius (all of you), whom I love in truth: Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth.
A quick note to ask a special prayer request....cousin's precious daughter-in-law has 1-3 months to live (uterine cancer), and her SON is in NY, having cancer treatments for a period of 4-5 months! He is only 27, been married since last December, and they are both there.... spending who knows how much money to get the treatments needed. Mommy's doctor GOOFED big time with the LACK of examinations to determine her cancer last fall. And so, it comes to this....mother is dying in Texas, and son is being treated in NY!
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