Luke 1:45 ~And~ Blessed is she who believes
that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.
What is He gently whispering to us? I Kings 19:12
What am I believing our Good God will fulfill in my life? 2 Thes 1:11-12
And Mary's magnificat response:
"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior...
He who is Mighty has done great things for me, and Holy is his Name."
Are the mighty things what I want or what He wants?
What a beautiful response from Mary's undivided heart.
When I face difficult circumstances,
do I protect parts of my heart from the hurt, from the hard times?
The more we see Jesus
The more we are drawn to His Face
The more we are drawn to His Goal
The less divided we will be
The more willing to persevere through anything in order
to be formed like His Son. 66 Love Letters
An urgent phone call interrupted my teaching yesterday morning. The results from physical were back and the blood work was not good. Uh Oh! The blood work results were perfect one week ago @ the Oncologist visit. What happened? Went in right away. My TSH had doubled and knocked a few things out of whack like sky-high blood pressure (I have low bp) and rbc and H&H and platelets and the list went on. The diagnosis: hypothyroidism. He put me on thyroid meds for rest of my life. When I arrived home, there was a call from our insurance company. They are dropping my coverage. I cannot renew with them cause of having cancer two years ago---they said it's too soon. Thought that was going to happen. I do not want to live on a roller coaster that my hope is in things turning out well; my joy in good test results. No, I choose to live in whatever He holds for us. Thanks so much for praying. I now know why I've been exhausted since Christmas! And I thought I had Britt's mono! Heb 10:35 is where I am camping right now: Do not throw away your confidence for it has great reward...when you have done the will of God, you will receive what is promised. I'm here with you to do the will of God whatever that is. Thank you so much for your prayers!
ReplyDeletePS - we didn't expect to be dropped by insurance,
ReplyDeletenever imagined that would happen...
I forgot to put in the word "not"
Praying for you today, and mentally laying on hands for your healing and strength.
ReplyDeleteThe question you posed is one of great consideration to me, for me...."are the mighty things what I want or what He wants?"
ReplyDeletePraying psalm 112:7 for you and 2 Chronicles 20:12 and 15 that you gave me. The battle is NOT ours...it is His!
Bev and Mary Lou...praying healing over you and asking for God to be magnified through you as Mary's words from her song of joy!
ReplyDeleteMichele, so great to see you back!
The verse that ministered to me today: "And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord."
Such peace in Mary's heart, such joy. Would I have been as happy with the embarrassing news of the world believing I was pregnant out of wedlock? She knew the Truth and the rest didn't matter. When we believe what God has spoken over us, we are blessed with no anxiety, fear, worry. We know we're safe. We simply rest in knowing. What a gift it is to believe! It makes our heart sing.
After not being able to access my blog for several days, I am back.
ReplyDeletePraying for you Bev.
The peace which Mary exudes in her situation is a lesson for me. I usually feel the peace of the Lord at all times, but felt the enemy buffeting me as 1 of my dearest friends waits to be admitted to MD Anderson.
Mary was so filled with trust, so filled with peace, and knew that she knew that she knew the Lord would accomplish His plan.
Annette H
Bev, you asked if I had taken a sabatical? I had gotten really sick, unable to read due to extreme nausea and vertigo, and it has taken me awhile to return to some normalcy. I decided yesterday to resume my schedule despite how I was feeling physically and yet this morning, I found myself taking a nap before I headed into work. I am getting better each day and less fatigued.
ReplyDeleteOh what would we do without our moms! Thanks for taking great care of Britt! At 45, how I am still thankful for mine through this extended round of stomach flu. I don't think we ever outgrow needing our mothers! God has blessed me with a great one and one who I can also call friend!
Bev, I pray the Lord will renew your strength this very day!
Love you all!
Bev and Mary Lou - you both remain in my prayers. May you find Peace in the midst of your situation. Know that you both are dearly loved and cared about. I am believing God for His Purpose in Your lives as each of you Glorify Him right where you are.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had words to express the love I feel for each of you and how much each of you mean to be. The entire Pearl String is so precious. When one Pearl hurts, we all do. I am seeking peace for you.
Deborah don't know if God has released you from your cyberfast but want you to know how dearly you are missed.
Michele, great to see you back on the String of Pearls.
This is a Song of Love and concern for each of the Pearls I must sing, each and everyone of you. Sylvia
When I can't sleep at night I try to remember my Scripture memory verses, but when I can't remember them I pray the prayers I was brought up with... "The Lord's Prayer" and the "Hail Mary." This is the first time I have ever noticed this in the Bible. Since I sort of moved away from the church I was brought up in it bothered me that we had to pray to Mary instead of Jesus. Wow... I'm in awe how He is bringing me full circle these days.
ReplyDeleteYou all continue to be in my prayers. You have so much on your plate! Honestly I get scared when life seems to be going so well for me. It can change in a second. Keep Believing God!
xoxo
Michele - I've been praying for your sick sabbatical...it just lasted way too long! Hope you are okay! Delighted to have you back!
ReplyDeleteNow where's Winkle---isn't that cute---Twinkle! Twinkle!!!!!
And Annette Abba's Girl - Oh yes! Missed you and so glad to see you back too! Gone for a day or two or week and we just miss you all!!!
Thanks so much for your prayers. My oncologist called me this morning and said: STOP. Come back to me! Might be an error in test. Thyroid Numbers don't double in one week. SOOO...I went in this afternoon and had a full thyroid panel done with him. Will let you now...doing well. No Errors in His Hands!!! My Love!!!!
Abba's Girl Annette,
ReplyDeleteI am always stunned to my core when I read about friends being so "taken" for their hurting friends. To know that this precious girl entering MDA today has you for her faithful friend and prayer warrior carrying her on the mat to Jesus, lifting up her hands when she won't be able to...oh my goodness Annette. Bless you for loving well! I'm so sorry for your friend. May she smooth those sheets and welcome Him ... He's there!