Holding on with faith in an upside down world
This week was one that showed us that without a faith in God I do not see how you can make it in this world. We learned that a dear friend Tony Bryant had passed away. He was 44 with a family. We attended church with him when we lived in Gastonia. His brother Todd was our choir director at the Linwood Church of God for years. Tony was a soft spoken big man who loved to be around people. He will be missed by us all.
I learned that Judy Orrell is continuing her battle with Lung Cancer and trying some more therapies. I also learned that Paul Parker continues with her battle as well. They each need our prayers for continued strength. In a phone conversation with another friend Debbie Cunningham, Kaye learned that her mother in law is battling a life threatening illness. So you can see there is sickness and heartache all around. God is working all the time in us, through us and around us. How someone goes through life and does not see the hand of God I just will never know. Many people choose to live a life of denial in God and his presense until a life threatening issue. I too went through a time where I thought I could solve all my problems and my families problems. I too was in denial of Gods will and guidance for my life and the life of my family. It has happened to us all at one time but God never changes. He is the same yesterday and tomorrow and that is what makes our decision to rejoin him in fellowship so easy and without any conditions. This I try to share with anyone reaching out for guidance and instruction. Man's instructions while sometimes very good and wise cannot compare with God's. I will never be able to comprehend the grace that I have been extended during this illness. I will never understand the cause, reason behind it or even why but somethings I just have to accept and move on. Judy Harmon another great friend who is battling cancer has has beaten it 4 times is an inspiration for all of us as she goes about her busy life with the same attitude no matter the news. I wish I had that kind of faith. Perhaps I will gain a measure of it during this procedure.
I learned that Judy Orrell is continuing her battle with Lung Cancer and trying some more therapies. I also learned that Paul Parker continues with her battle as well. They each need our prayers for continued strength. In a phone conversation with another friend Debbie Cunningham, Kaye learned that her mother in law is battling a life threatening illness. So you can see there is sickness and heartache all around. God is working all the time in us, through us and around us. How someone goes through life and does not see the hand of God I just will never know. Many people choose to live a life of denial in God and his presense until a life threatening issue. I too went through a time where I thought I could solve all my problems and my families problems. I too was in denial of Gods will and guidance for my life and the life of my family. It has happened to us all at one time but God never changes. He is the same yesterday and tomorrow and that is what makes our decision to rejoin him in fellowship so easy and without any conditions. This I try to share with anyone reaching out for guidance and instruction. Man's instructions while sometimes very good and wise cannot compare with God's. I will never be able to comprehend the grace that I have been extended during this illness. I will never understand the cause, reason behind it or even why but somethings I just have to accept and move on. Judy Harmon another great friend who is battling cancer has has beaten it 4 times is an inspiration for all of us as she goes about her busy life with the same attitude no matter the news. I wish I had that kind of faith. Perhaps I will gain a measure of it during this procedure.
posted by Tim | Friday, October 20, 2006
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