Update on My Brother

            Most of ya’ll know from my previous prayer request that my brother has said that he, “Believes in God, but doesn’t want anything to do with Him at this point in his life.”  Unfortunately, that still holds true right now.  On Wednesday night my parents had to give him an answer about something he asked for their approval for, they had to tell him no and he chose to leave because he felt he couldn’t abide by Mom and Dad’s rules.  He is currently living at my Aunt’s house about 20 minutes away.  He came home Thursday night to talk to us and explained that he wasn’t leaving because he didn’t love us (at this point he teared up) but because he knew Mom and Dad had to hold firm on their boundaries but he couldn’t abide by them.  Daniel’s best friend came over and talked to him and so did his parents and it gave him a lot to think about. 

           Some other encouraging things were that he was really tender and open to listen, he was very emotional, he took his Bible without being asked and it was harder to say goodbye this time for Him.  He hugged us and kissed us numerous times.  We are keeping the lines of communication open, he calls us and we call him.  My Mom is also continuing to home school him in his Government and Economics course and so he has to come home at least once a week to have his tests graded.  He is coming over today to change oil in his car with my Dad so please pray that that would be a fruitful time for both of them.  So much good has already come out of this and we know that the LORD keeps His promises.  The LORD has told all three of us that Daniel will bend his knee to Him and will come back home, now it’s just a matter of time.  Please continue to pray that all ungodly influences will be removed from his life and the he would see and hear the LORD at every turn.  May the LORD make his miserable until he turns to Him. 

Below is a song that has really comforted my heart through all of this, here are the lyrics.

Trusting in the Faithfulness of God,

Kneeling At His Feet

Maiden Princess

Trust Your Faithfulness

Brian Doerksen

I don't know what this day will bring
Will it be disappointing, filled with longed for things?
I don't know what tomorrow holds
Still I know I can trust Your faithfulness

I don't know if these clouds mean rain
If they do, will they pour down blessing or pain?
I don't know what the future holds
Still I know I can trust Your faithfulness

Certain as the rivers reach the sea
Certain as the sunrise in the east
I can rest in your faithfulness
Surer than a mother's tender love
Surer than the stars still shine above
I can rest in your faithfulness

I don't know how or when I'll die
Will it be a thief, or will I have a chance to say goodbye?
No, I don't know how much time is left
But in the end, I will know your faithfulness

When darkness overwhelms my soul
When thoughts and storms of doubt
Still I trust You are always faithful, always faithful

Certain as the rivers reach the sea
Certain as the sunrise in the east
I can rest in your faithfulness
Surer than a mother's tender love
Surer than the stars still shine above
I can rest in your faithfulness

I don't know what this day will bring
Will it be disappointing, filled with longed for things?
I don't know what tomorrow holds
Still I know I can trust Your faithfulness