He is worthy of all our praise.
Since I last posted I have witnessed firsthand the power of God's healing hand. The weekend of February 7, 2009 was one of the most challenging times of my life. In the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital, holding my mom's frail hand and caressing her wavy red hair, He was right by my side. When I felt sick to my stomach with worry, I knew that He loves her even more than I do. When I felt like screaming, "Somebody figure out what is wrong with her!" I knew that He already had the answer. And the solution. Returning to the hospital with a heavy heart, He provided strength that I needed. Not knowing what the future held, there was peace that He had a perfect plan.
My mom is at home now and doing well. I give Him all the praise.
"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Psalm 91:1&2
"Because he loves me," says the Lord, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him." Psalm 91:14&15
Gretchen, Even in your writing, I can feel the pain that you have been going through. Please know that I am praying for her, for you,for your dad, and for your family. God has truly revealed his grace in a new way to me through this terrible trial you all have been through, and continue to go through.
ReplyDelete"In the day of my trouble I will call on You, for You will answer me." Psalm 86:7 Has never been more real to me than in the past few weeks, praying for God to touch your mother and heal her, as well as give strength to those who love her,especially you, for handling the job of mother, daughter,wife,sister, and nurse. You are an amazing woman Gretchen! I am so thankful that my girls have you as an example to look up to. You and Brian deserve praise for allowing God to continue his Good Work through you!
For though the mountains should depart and the hills be shaken or removed, yet My love and kindness shall not depart from you, nor shall My covenant of peace and completeness be removed, says the Lord, Who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54: 10