Why is it that when crisis strikes those around us, we are so quick to pray boldly… for complete healing or for miracles, but when tragedy strikes home, we pray for God to help us through this difficult time… I think I am one of the guiltiest for doing this. Is it because I do not believe that God can heal or perform miracles? Absolutely not, quite the contrary… I have witnessed miracles. I have spent a wonderful 13 additional years with my best friend, 2nd mom, and aunt long past from when we would have expected when she was diagnosed with leukemia 13 years ago. When we found out she would need to find a match for her bone marrow transplant, God provided a perfect stranger willing to do this, since none of our family was a match. Then when she became very ill after her transplant with overwhelming infection, and graft versus host disease, God performed his miracle seamlessly for all to see, and she was healed. She is here and cancer free, and has an amazing testimony of how God brought her through this journey. I have seen miracles in my job… 1 pound babies growing into little children, and while one might argue it is medical technology, I would have to disagree. It is nothing short of a miracle each time a baby is born healthy, perfectly formed. I have seen miracles. So if the problem is not lack of faith, then why this week have I defaulted into just asking God to help my family through our current situation rather than praying for nothing short of a miracle? Praying that my dad was misdiagnosed? Praying that his disease without a cure will not progress? Praying that he will remain just the way he is today, which is a wonderful father and loving papa. So today I began praying for a miracle, and if this is indeed the road that was chosen for my family, I pray for God’s guidance and strength and that he might prepare our hearts for his will… because this is much bigger than anything we could get through alone. Tonight I find strength in His words, “And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” (Deuteronomy 31:8) I am thankful he has already paved the road for my family on this journey, so why be afraid?
Sunday, October 24, 2010
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Elizabeth,
I just want you to know that I will be praying for your dad and for your family. I also know first hand about miracles - our little Matthew's story is one of faith, hope and prayer. I will never forget your encouragement and support when you were taking care of our miracle. The power of prayer cannot be measured - God has your dad in the palm of His hand.
Sharon,
Thank you so much for your prayers for our family! I will be blogging more very soon about my amazing father and this journey we are on, but in the meantime isn't it amazing we worship an awesome God who holds us all in the palm of his hand? Nothing is to big for Him! After my parents told me the test results, I went home... prayed and cried, then opened my Bible and texted my dad the verses from Deuteronomy 31:8 and Jeremiah 29:11. God's plan is perfect, and he prepares our way!
I was so blessed to be a part of your family's journey through your own sweet little miracle, and I am so grateful for your prayers as we are now praying for our own miracle! Give your sweet grandbabies a hug from me!
I stumbled on your blog tonight and was reading your posts. What a reminder this was for me of how great God is if we only make room and allow Him to be. I remember praying in that room where you worked on my little boy day in and day out and God provided for us. I kept holding on to Jeremiah 29:11 throughout that time - and gave it up to God that no matter what our outcome - He is faithful and He does have a purpose for all things that happen in our lives. That is what I held onto when I was with you all - and God delivered us beyond our expectations.
I will pray for your father and family Elizabeth - remember all it takes is a mustard seed to start growing something powerful! God bless you!
Megan, thank you for your prayers! Our God is amazing if we allow Him to be, so while we are saddened by my father's diagnosis, I am quitely listening for what God has to reveal to me through this. My father is such a strong Christian, and I know God continues to have amazing plans for his life! Because of his diagnosis, he is unable to drive, but amazingly, this has been a blessing as I am free to take him where he needs, and I LOVE spending this time with him! (as does Emilia!) Thanks again so much for your prayers, and we continue to pray for your lovely family! Have a great holiday! Elizabeth
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