I was out of town when I heard about my buddy Mark and his situation and my heart has been heavy as I have been praying for Mark and Kathy and the kids. I have been asking God how to pray for this situation. Our first response is always to fix it, make the hurt go away, we don't want to see anyone we Love suffer! Well maybe God does.
What??? Maybe God has allowed this to get Marks attention. Maybe he has been so busy that he hasn't paid attention to what God wants for him, Maybe, just Maybe God has allowed this for him to reflect on something that's more important than anything in this world, like eternal life in heaven instead of separation from God in Hell. Maybe God has allowed this to happen for YOU!!
My God is an Awesome God who is filled with Grace and Mercy. His Love is Perfect as He is Perfect. You are only fooling yourself if you think God is not in control of all situations and circumstances. During some of my darkest times my Lord has shown himself to me in a mighty way, giving me the strength to endure and afterwards I have seen some of my greatest spiritual growths, thanking God for seeing me thru it and understanding his Glory!
One of my Brothers had his wife die from breast Cancer. I look back and see how God was at work in so many lives over 1 persons illness. My Brothers relationship with his wife was beginning to to go in opposite directions. For the remaining 3 years God brought them closer as any husband and wife I know. God used Her illness on a visit with us for almost a month to touch many lives. We ministered to each other and both were Blessed. But her Blessings were Greater. Upon her return home she Loved and Hugged us as she knew this would be her Last, and it was. When she got home she called us up and said she wanted to tell us she knew for sure she was going to heaven and everything will be alright. She said she prayed for Jesus to save her and HE did. She got Baptised at her church and weeks later God took her home!
For me it's all about Faith. Faith in a God that orchestrated the Bible which is His Holy Word. From His Word I profess these beliefs and try to live by them. His Word tells us that we all a heartbeat away from eternity. His Love is unfailing and he will never leave you or forsake those who call him Father.
Mark, I want you to know that I Love you. For just the short time I met you and your brother in MV, a bond was there for me. I have been Blessed and encouraged when I have read your posts. I have opened my heart today and am sorry if I offended anyone, my intentions are Pure and in Love. My prayers go out to you Kathy and the kids and this is how I pray.
I pray that first and foremost you can call Him Father! I pray that God gives you the peace He has given me on healing your Heart. I pray for Wisdom and Understanding to why God has allowed this to happen and may he open your heart to His Truths. I am Not asking these things from a warm fuzzy feeling I have inside. I am asking these things in the Power and Authority giving to me in the Name of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!!
Bless you my Sweet Brother!
John
If ever you or anyone else hear want to talk I would love to give you my phone #! Just shoot me a PM. Gods Sweet Love! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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