One of my son’s just called to inform me of a doctor visit. His voice changed about a year ago, kinda gravel-ly now. He just went to an ear nose and throat doctor and was told he has a lump on his vocal chords. They are gonna scrape it off at the end of the month, and test it for cancer. He sounds calm, but … so did I when I was talking to him. Cried when I hung up. I am sure it is fine, but the initial shock and the “not knowing” …
UPDATE: The surgery went well and the lump was not cancerous. Thanks God!
Pray for us.
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I am kinda shy, so when I sing karaoke, I sound worse than if I was home alone. But I have to say, I had the most fun last Saturday night. My husband and I went to the Alpine Inn and found a huge table of drunks (sorry, but they were). Nobody was singing when we got there so we got to sing a lot! Now, the drunks were great dancers! So we kept the music up to a pace that helped entertain them. What fun! I haven’t laughed that much in ages. Had a great time, hats off to Chaz, the karaoke guy. Thanks.
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UPDATE: I saw my friend at church and although I think I heard him grumble, he did seem more – blessed. Thanks for praying. Keep it up.
I heard today a Christian friend has cancer. The sad part, OK cancer is sad, but even sadder, is the fact that he is mad at God. I have always been touched by the Bible story about Job. What we need to learn from him is that we have to thank God in ALL things, not just the good.
Job didn’t blame God, and we shouldn’t either. He knew that God was with him through all the problems, not the cause of the problems.
Please, pray for my friend and his family. Gods grace and peace can carry us though it all.
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Part 1:
I went to The Call in Dallas several years ago. Awesome, life changing experience. They recommended a prayer for people around you, and my husband said I should ask for prayer, because I’m always hurting. So I raised my hand and youth of multiple ages laid their hands on me and prayed. I was the only one in the group that knew all of my aches and pains, but God also knows, doesn’t He?!!! Anyway, after 2 long (really long) bus rides, I made it home feeling healthy. Really a pleasant surprise for me.
Part 2:
My husband and I took a long fast walk while in Dallas to check out the sights. I got a huge blister on the bottom of my foot, about the size of a quarter. Everyone was jumping around, except for me. 
Remember, the prayer from part 1? The blister never popped, but the swelling went down, never pealed, and I never had a problem with it again. Amen, thanks God, for anwered prayer!
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Right off the bat, I need to say that this title was not my own. I am quoting my 4 year old grandson Zachary. He did indeed say ”I know Jesus and He likes me!” That is such a powerful statement, I know it can help many of us. Yes, even us adults! Think basic!
Here, for your viewing pleasure (hopefully) is my opinion – on my life. (can’t be wrong if it’s my opinion, can it?) I don’t always know what to say or how to say it. So, lately, I have been praying (singing) “let them be your words”. (taken from a song sung by Aaron Shust, Give Me Words To Speak.)I read the Bible, but cannot quote scripture. I love to be able to Google the phrase and find where it’s located. Also like the fact that I can enlarge the print. :^)
I grew up in a family that had issues – anybody out there that didn’t? I do realize that as bad as my situation was, it could have been worse. Other people have, and still are, going through worse things. I pray often that the things of darkness be exposed by the light of Christ. For when there is light, there can be no darkness. Jesus is the Light of the world.
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I love reading the bible. Here’s one of my favorite verses.
Genesis 1:27 (New International Version)
27 So God created man in his own image,
in the image of God he created him;
male and female he created them.
So, I know that we humans shouldn’t be separated or segregated because of sex or race. I was created in God’s image, as were you!
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I go to church regularily. When I leave, I feel better. Whether I have aches and pains, or worry, sadness, stress, fear … Whatever I come in with, I lay it down at the feet of Jesus and it is replaced, by the power of God, with healing, peace, or joy, or whatever is needed. God is good.
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let them be your words God. mine don’t come out right.
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We’ve all needed a friend that we could just sit and talk to. Someone who would listen and not give us too hard of a time. Someone who is always there. And cares. Jesus is that friend. He was there when I needed Him when I was two years old, and He’s still there, now that I’m older. (much older) You don’t need fancy words, or the right words, or scriptures to quote. He even knows the groaning of your heart. Just talk to Him, as a friend. If you listen, He may even answer you. Thanks friend.
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I had to skip church one Sunday a few years ago because my back was out. It was so out - I was using a cane and still could barely move. I was laying on my stomach with my head lifted, kinda stretching my lower back. I was singing the song Let the Peace of God Reign (The lyrics are below if you want to see them.) I kept starting over because my mind would wander, and I really wanted to concentrate on the words, using them as a prayer. When I finally got to the part “let your healing power bring life and make me whole”, my back popped back into place. Wow, thanks God, what a miracle! I had to hunt down the cane later because I walked away without it. As a PS: it has never gone out that badly again, in many years, and it used to regularily.
Here’s the lyrics:
Father of life draw me closer
Lord, my heart is set on you
Let me run the race of time
With your life unfolding mine
And let the peace of God
Let it reign
Oh Holy Spirit you’re my comfort
Strengthen me hold my head up high
And I stand upon your truth
Bringing glory unto you
And let the peace of God
Let it reign
(Chorus)
Oh Lord I hunger for more of you
Rise up within me let me know your truth
Oh Holy Spirit, saturate my soul
And let the life of God
Fill me now
Let your healing power
Breathe life and make me whole
And the peace of God
Let it reign
Oh Holy Spirit you’re my comfort
Strengthen me hold my head up high
And I stand upon your truth
Bringing glory unto you
And let the peace of God
Let it reign
(Repeat chorus twice)
And let the life of God
Fill me now
Let your healing power
Breathe life and make me whole
And the peace of God
Let it reign
(repeat)
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