I spoke with Julie today after they arrived home... she sounded so wonderful, so revitalized. I was happy to hear that they had a wonderful vacation, I won't spoil it for you, I'll let her share their great story... but this passage from the Holy Bible has been on my heart all day and I felt the need to share it with all of you. Chances are if you are "praying for julie" then you are already a Christ follower, but sometimes we need to be reminded that even in the rough seas, He is with us, and this scripture brings me comfort in knowing that the Lord will be with Julie, and Gerald, every step of the way, and that their worries can be given to Him, and that SHE can do all things through Christ who strengthens her.... Glory be to God... oh - and I saw another rainbow today :) enjoy the read... I read several translations before deciding to post NLT, though I usually read NIV, I thought this conveyed the message I wanted to send..... -in Christ, Tobra
4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.9 Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you. 10 How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me.11 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.12 I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.13 For I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.14 Even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
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