The way to Heaven is ascending;
we must be content to travel uphill,
though it be hard and tiresome,
and contrary to the natural bias of our flesh.
Jonathan Edwards
~ 2008 Goals ~
Family Goals
1. Purpose to be home more in 2008.
2. Love one another, prefer one another, be kind and tender-hearted to one another.
(Family Verse for 2008, Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."ESV)
Personal Goals
(Revised from last year)
1. Read my Bible and pray every day possible.
(Growing in grace to do what I know I am called to do, pursue holiness,diligence.)
2. Seek out tangible ways to encourage others as often as possible.
3. Purpose and pray to eat only when I am hungry, stopping when I am full, not stuffed!
Oct. 23, 2007~ Bring the Rain ~
Bring The Rain Lyrics
Artist(Band):MercyMe
I can count a million times
People asking me how I
Can praise You with all that
I've gone through
The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly
Change who I forever am in You
Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It's never really ever crossed my mind
To turn my back on you, oh Lord
My only shelter from the storm
But instead I draw closer through these times
So I pray
Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings
You glory And I know there'll
be days When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to
praise You Jesus, bring the rain
I am yours regardless of the clouds that may
loom above because you are much greater than
my pain you who made a way for me suffering
your destiny so tell me whats a little rain
[1st Chorus]
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
is the lord God almighty
is the lord God almighty
I'm forever singing
[2nd Chorus 2x]
everybody singing
Holy holy holy
you are holy
you are holy
[2nd Chorus 2x]
Today I found out that an old acquaintance of mine, a godly 38 year old woman, has stage 4 ovarian cancer. There has been a lot of "rain" in my life, parents divorcing, my only sister dying, top the list. Somehow I have managed to praise Jesus through the rain. But I have not had to face this type of trial personally. To be honest, it frightens me and I think about it too much at times. My hope is that I would be able to sing this song if I got a bad test result or if someone I loved dearly did. I love this song by Mercy Me. I want to be able to sing it and mean it. Oh, but it is so hard.
Have mercy on Charity, Lord. Grant her peace. Your will be done.
Amen.
Oh Jenn, I am so sorry to hear of your friend with stage 4 ovarian cancer. It makes tears well up in my eyes :(
I just went through this with one of my friends who also had ovarian cancer and it just isn't fair how quickly it takes over their bodies. Praying for you friend and for you for peace and for the Lord's comfort during this time.
Big HUGS,
Rosina
I will be praying for Charity. That is awful news. I was very fearful of this myself, and I think that is why I waited 14 years to get an annual exam. Thankfully all of my tests came back okay. The Dr. said that in 90% of cases....early detection is very curable. I thank God that I got brave and made the appointment. I love this song too!
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. It is so scary to think about those things sometimes. I too, try not to focus on them, but to try and keep my focus on the Lord. I pray you can do the same. :)
JoAnn
Leviticus 20:26 says, "You must be holy because I, the LORD, am holy. I have set you apart from all other people to be my very own." This blog is my place to remember this journey I am on and God's goodness to me. I am glad you are here. Welcome.
