This week I am reminded of something my pastor said when one of the members of our church was diagnosed with cancer “Don’t waste your cancer.” By this he meant don’t miss the opportunity to witness to the hope that is within us.
This week my youngest son went into the hospital with some breathing problems. While I desire nothing more that for him to be healed I am reminded that we should not miss the oportunity to witness to those around us and the chance for them to see a difference in our responses that the responses of those who do not have the hope of Christ. On another blog that I participate on Biblical Thought I posted a prayer request and wanted to share one of the responses that was given…
Dear Glen~
We will pray for your infant son!
“Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.”–James 5:10-11
We agree with you for God’s perfect will…to His glory…
“In the same way the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will”.–Romans 8:26-27
God’s grace…
Thanks RM for your encouragement!