August 13, 2013

Whatsoever Things Are True~

Whatsoever Things Are True~

A Praise the Lord Anyway Day 

This post  is a Re-Run ya'll....sorry if it's just too heavy for you today but
This is where we are in life..
For those of you who wear the badge saying "Christian" please
pray for us in what appears to be our last 'few months' to fill these days with laughter.
even Joy and if you will pray for all the tears to be not only cleansing but
also strengthening-we truly want this to Honor the Lord we love and serve.
 

.....whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praise worthy—think on these things. Philippians 4:8
 
Yes there are days when we do battle with our thoughts, with things unseen, even things that will never be a reality in our future.  I don't always win.  The One I serve always does.
 
I don't always have the demeanor of a Victor and I do know where this doubt, fear, confusion & even questioning originates. It is without a doubt satan, the evil one [no capitalizations here] who is  now roaming 'to and fro' seeking whom he may destroy.  That would be me he's intent upon defeating.
 
I Corinthians 14:33 'God is not the author of confusion...." reminds me it is such a good thing to memorize scripture. ..to do  battle with when  we are engulfed with turmoil, doubt and questioning. 
Today is one of those  early days of this journey just begun and I admit there are 'defeaters' swirling within my inner self. I am tempted to compare my life to non believers asking why. There are momentary feelings of envy, dissatisfaction, insecurity and recalling thoughtless words I have heard spoken: "Good things happen to good people." People mean well. They don't think about those within hearing who are grieving or suffering.  I am not angry.  The questioning is brief but I have learned over the seven decades past that satan will use anything 'not tied down.'  [anything not  "good, true, pure, right"]  as he attempts to cause me to stumble knowing when I stumble others will trip over me.

This births another thought:  " God I truly want to come through on the other side of this life event closer to You.  Give me a supernatural abilty to love, to forgive and to endure, to be truly content with what I have and where I am."
James 1:4  And let  endurance have its perfect result [work], so that you may be perfect and complete [mature], lacking in nothing.

My 'silver fox' is at a peaceful contented place with what he is facing.  I see no doubt & no questioning in his demeanor.  I want to be 100% there with him on the same page, however; I do feel the burden is different and weighs differently [if not heavier] when it's your loved one  who faces the  challenges with it's uncertainties and sometimes suffering.
Lord Jesus forgive me when I give this to you then go back and pick it up again.   The life You have given us has been so incredible and rich. The popular phrase "Life is Good" doesn't even begin to work nor is it adequate to address or describe the love and joy ...But LIFE IS GOOD. satan cannot take that from us and to quote my 'love'...God is still in control.
 
post script:  Looking back at the dates-We were sure at the time we had perhaps 2-3 months left-for sure we could plan his 9-11 Birthday party..the we would "look forward" to Thanksgiviing. After that we 'could dream' of Christmas ..maybe. It was not to be. The date I posted the words above shows 8-13-2013. We had 5 days left.

6 comments:

  1. As a sister in Christ I will pray as you requested. Much love to you both!!! Thank you for being an inspiration to me. And thank your sweet husband for the grace he is showing as well!!

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  2. Hello,

    I came across the blog from Nancy's blog.
    I will be praying for you. I am not sure what's happening exactly but I have that "weeping may stay for the night but rejoicing comes in the morning" Psalm 30:5


    Each is our battle with the sattan but as you said and I am glad of it that theOne we serve always wins.

    Hugs to you dear friend.
    I am following your blog now.

    Delvaling

    delvalinatuanger.blogspot.com

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    1. Reading AGAIN as I browse randomly during another hurricane watch (NATE)
      Joy joy reading uour heartfelt notes...4 years out from that time ♡♡♡♡

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  3. I'm so sorry for what you both are going through...I am praying for God to uplift you and give you His peace.
    Susan

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  4. I needed to hear this-and I need to remember this.! Praying for the Peace that passes all understanding....

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  5. I'm stopping by from Nancy's blog and just wanted to let you know I'll keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers. Praying for strength and peace!

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