2 Cor. 4 16-18

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18







Friday 29 July 2011

Small Strength

"If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength."  Prov.24:10

When I first heard of Dad's cancer, I was terribly upset to say the least. Why my Dad? I've been blest with a wonderful family, parents that love us more than words can say, and siblings that love each other no matter what. I struggled with this for 2 weeks, I couldn't think about anything else. I was completely consumed by Dad's illness.

This week, however; I feel such peace. Peace that passes all understanding. God knew we would have trouble in this world. He knew this and has prepared us for this. I read a devotion the other day and they used the following story. "Newly manufactured products are often given a stress test. A pressure test, so that their strength can be verified. God does the same for us, as painful as it is. He's not testing our strength, but our inclination to depend on His strength. His power is the only power that can carry us thru."

This is so true. I feel so helpless as I stand beside Dad's bed and see him suffer. There's comfort in the fact that I can pray and know that God hears me. He provides everything we need for every moment. 

I still continue to pray for a miracle. I read the story out of Luke 13:11-16 where there was a women who had a "spirit of infirmity" for 18 years. Jesus healed her. I still believe these miracles happen.

Today Dad was doing quite well. He went for a walk with us and sat outside for a bit to enjoy the sunshine. It was a beautiful time. The last time we saw him he was in too much pain to talk. The boys (Seth and Luke) were quite happy that Papa was goofing off with them again. Tonight they were going to take out the epidural (it was already unhooked) and tomorrow hopefully he will come home! We are very excited about this and so is he!

Thank you for continuing to pray for Dad. We are thankful for all the kindness shown to us!

"Where we are weak, He (God) is strong" 
"Small strength allows room for God's power"

Love, Stephanie (daughter)
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3 comments:

  1. Greta & Gary30 July 2011 at 13:29

    Praying for your whole family!!

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  2. Anonymous30 July 2011 at 19:38

    much love to all of you. thank you for all your honest thoughts. again, we thank God for keeping you faithful and for giving you peace by His word. we also continue to pray for you.
    the Overduins

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  3. michelle v31 July 2011 at 14:22

    i am convinced that this:"God knew we would have trouble in this world. He knew this and has prepared us for this." & this: 2 corinthians 1:4 "Who comforteth us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort them that are in any affliction, through the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God."
    are the main theme of life.
    blessed are the hard spots for they remind us of what matters.
    praying for your loving family, that God will bless you with more of what u have in Him.

    ♥ michelle

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