It was during this time two years ago that God first spoke to me specifically about Hope.
Two years.
There are times I am thinking about her and all I can pray is, "Where is she, God?" I see a need for her in each and all of our lives.
And yet, it isn't time yet. For her or for us. We will be together in "the fullness of time."
God has promised, and He is faithful.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Thought for the Day
I received a devotional book last week at my first treatment and left it in my "chemo bag", the bag I bring with me to treatments that has my Snuggie and neck pillow in it.
I ahve been sitting here at my second treatment thinking about Hope. Wondering what to do next.
I pulled out they book and there were the words of encouragement I needed:
You are my beloved child. I chose you before the foundation of the world, to walk with me along paths designated uniquely for you. Concentrate on keeping in step with Me, instead of trying to anticipate My plans for you. If you trust that my plans are to prosper you and not to harm you, you can relax and enjoy the present moment.
Your hope and your future are rooted in heaven, where eternal ecstasy awaits you. Nothing can rob you of your inheritance of unimaginable riches and well-being. Sometimes I grant you glimpses of your glorious future, to encourage you and spur you on. But your main focus should be staying close to Me. I set the pace in keeping with your needs and My purposes.
Ephesians 1:4; Proverbs 16:9; Jeremiah 29:11; Ephesians 1:13-14
The last sentence really sums it up for me. All in God's time.
I ahve been sitting here at my second treatment thinking about Hope. Wondering what to do next.
I pulled out they book and there were the words of encouragement I needed:
You are my beloved child. I chose you before the foundation of the world, to walk with me along paths designated uniquely for you. Concentrate on keeping in step with Me, instead of trying to anticipate My plans for you. If you trust that my plans are to prosper you and not to harm you, you can relax and enjoy the present moment.
Your hope and your future are rooted in heaven, where eternal ecstasy awaits you. Nothing can rob you of your inheritance of unimaginable riches and well-being. Sometimes I grant you glimpses of your glorious future, to encourage you and spur you on. But your main focus should be staying close to Me. I set the pace in keeping with your needs and My purposes.
Ephesians 1:4; Proverbs 16:9; Jeremiah 29:11; Ephesians 1:13-14
The last sentence really sums it up for me. All in God's time.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Beautiful in its time
We watched "The Blind Side" tonight and I was on the verge of tears throughout. I have wanted to see the movie ever since listening to Sandra Bullock's acceptance speech for Best Actress at the Oscars.
The thing that got me was when she said that she "would like to thank what this film is about for me which are the moms that take care of the babies and the children no matter where they come from".
I want to be one of those mommas!
Watching the movie tonight, it felt like I was watching me. There is somebody out there I am longing to love. It just isn't time yet. And when it is time, God will make it happen. And despite my fears, it will be beautiful. No just for me or for the child alone, but for our entire family.
He has made every thing beautiful in his time. Ecclesiastes 3:11
The thing that got me was when she said that she "would like to thank what this film is about for me which are the moms that take care of the babies and the children no matter where they come from".
I want to be one of those mommas!
Watching the movie tonight, it felt like I was watching me. There is somebody out there I am longing to love. It just isn't time yet. And when it is time, God will make it happen. And despite my fears, it will be beautiful. No just for me or for the child alone, but for our entire family.
He has made every thing beautiful in his time. Ecclesiastes 3:11
Saturday, January 2, 2010
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