I have a favorite site I love to use at work and at home and if you haven't used it, it is wonderful! It is called Bible Gateway.com. Each day, it has a verse for the day. Many days, I use that verse as my focus.
Today, when I went into work for the first time in a few days, I had a lot on my mind. When I opened my computer and this site popped up, this verse is the first thing I saw...
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.”- 1 John 5:14-15
For those of you who are not yet aware of this, Christine was released from the hospital today. While we were questioning this decision last night, we all became very aware that it was God who was controlling this situation. For weeks, we have begged God to make a change in the way things were going for her, to give her a rest, to help Sam develop a little faster, so many things we have asked of the Father.
And then, this morning, this verse. I have read this verse my entire life. I have memorized it, dissected it, used it to encourage others, studied it...and today, it took on a whole new meaning. She is "home", which will be at Ray and Kathy's for a couple of weeks and then hopefully to their new home, which is still in the process of being finished. If all goes well, Sam will make his appearance during the first week of June, 5 weeks further along than he is now.
Confidence in the approach, asking according to His will, waiting for His answer, recognizing the blessing.
Tonight, as storms blanketed the area, our Emily had stopped to see Christine on her way home from work. As she headed to her apartment, she got caught in the storm. I was so concerned for her, because we were watching the news and in her very area, there was intense flooding. And then, "the verse" came to me again. I let go of my fear and worry and just asked God to get her home safely. Just a few minutes later, she called. She was home, and safe.
He always hears us...how very blessed we are.
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How very blessed we are for sure! So thankful she is able to be out of the hospital & enjoying having her here for a time. Jack is so thrilled to entertain Mommy & it is sweet to see them together. Thank you, Lord! We prayerfully ask for a smooth next 5 weeks! Love you, Kathy
I am so glad Christine gets to be out of the hospital for a time! I know she is going to love being in a different environment. I will continue to pray for her and all of you. Can't wait to meet baby Sam!
Hugs to you!
praise the Lord!
That is great news!
I AM THRILLED. We, too, were confused about the dr.'s decision to send her home. How foolish are we to doubt! You are so right. I will be visiting that website for encouragement myself...love you!
Though I have been sneaking a peek at your blog for months now, this is my first time to comment. I must say .... You write beautifully. From the heart. Honestly. Without anger. Your dear one is in good hands and I thank the Lord for that. Though we don't understand ..... we accept. P.S. Keep her in for the weekend (hee,hee)
Wow! What an unexpected blessing. I am sure Christine is enjoying being out of the hospital. Let us know if there is anything we can do. As always, in our prayers.
Love..Leslie
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