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







Wednesday 3 August 2011

God the Lord is my strength…

A few days ago I was really struck by my devotion for the day. I know that at all times God directs everything, also that I would be reading this devotion from Habakkuk 3:19. GOD, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer's; he makes me tread on my high places.

Here Habakkuk compares his feet to deer’s feet by which he was able to climb above discouraging circumstances and walk on higher spiritual levels. God charts the path of His will before us. As the deer’s front feet mark the steps in which their rear feet follow, so God marks out the steps of His will before us. I found this so beautiful; we are to put our feet in HIS steps that he has placed before us. Walking by faith believing that the Lord is doing it for our good.

The Lord has not promised anyone a journey through this life without trials but He has promised those that are His a safe arrival in heaven. This should warm and encourage every Christian to a whole hearted service for the Lord. For those who do not know the Lord as their Savior, I pray that you will repent from your sin and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and come to know Him as your Savior. The world has nothing to offer you that will give you lasting peace.

John has been home since Saturday and is doing fairly well. He is finding that it takes time to heal and much rest is needed. The Lord has provided abundantly as we see progress each day. Last night we walked around the block, last week we would not have thought he would be able to do this one week later. God is good and we are thankful for each day.
John will get his stiches out this Friday, then we will hear from the surgeon the next course of action after the healing period, which they say is 4-6 weeks.

A special “thank you” to all the visitors and a special “thank you” to our dear children and grandchildren for their special love and support, you have all been a real blessing to us and thank you for taking the time to Blog. Thanking you all for the prayers, cards, emails, comments on the Blog and some of you just a tight hug or squeeze when there were no words. It all is appreciated so much!

Henrietta
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  1. Anonymous3 August 2011 at 21:30

    Dear John and Henrietta...what a beautiful picture the Lord gave you in the "deer feet" meditation! What an encouragement to you both! We missed you at the prayer meeting, you are always so faithful! ...even though we know that you physically weren't up to it. Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers! Love Henry and Jenny

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  2. Anonymous4 August 2011 at 08:22

    Dear John & Henrietta
    The "oldie" picture is so good! Brings back great memories.
    You're constantly in our thoughts and prayers! Praying for strength for a speedy recovery and hearts that will become like Christ - that's His desired result through trials.
    Love you both,
    Les & Jackie

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