Romans 12:12New American Standard Bible (NASB)
rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,
Being home serving my loved ones, as much as I love doing it, was not how I saw this week playing out.
I have not known much for tribulation, although this year I am being tested in rejoicing in hope and devoting to prayer! Sure I could give the laundry list of all the "woe is me's" but really who wants to hear that? And honestly that would take me spiraling down an ugly path. Which I know not one of my loved ones would like to see!!
I am doing a Beth Moore Study Children of the Day. Today's work has me thinking about my loved ones who are sick. I had to sit for a moment on her words. " The wounds of Christ are never more sacred to us than when we feel the stab of this fallen world's blade and hasten to Him." Thinking that through!
My focus for 2015 is to rejoice in HOPE. The hope of Christ, nothing less will do! God is my strength and my Hope.
Hope that Allee, my 17 year old, will feel better. 5 days home sleeping, watching TV, sleeping some more is enough!
Hope that Chris, my wonderful Hubby, will feel better! His bladder will work tomorrow and he can get rid of the bag.
Hope that Tyler, my 20 year old, does well in school and that I have done all I could to grow him up in the way he should go. And that his future wife likes me and will spend the holidays with us!! (Thanks Stacy for saying all that I have thought about for years!!!!)
Hope that Kyle, my 18 year old, will get into the college Lenior Ryne University he wants to go to and gets the financial help he needs! And that his future wife likes me and wants to spend the holidays with us!!
Hope that Carmen, my 13 year old, will honor the Lord through the rough middle school years!
Hope that my dad's procedures go well. That he recovers from the stroke, and all the other health issues he has right now!
Hope that Taylor's scans go well tomorrow and the cancer has stopped growing and even are shrinking!!
Hope - A Big 4 letter word that is only filled by an even bigger 3 letter word - GOD!!
My world that was really free from tribulation has been rocked and I am so thankful I have a Savior who is solid as a Rock!!
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