Blake's father was diagnosed with severe heart disease a couple weeks ago. He was sent for some extensive health tests and we have been waiting on the results since that time.
We have been praying with our church here in Korea for him and Blake's dad's church has been holding prayer services for him as well. Neil has been confidently sharing that God was taking care of him and that he was going to be healed.
Yesterday we received news that the test results had come in and that they found no evidence of heart disease! They don't really understand the results aside from a miracle.
We're standing in awe at the moment, reminded that our God is in control! He is a healing God and has chosen to show mercy to our family in this powerful way. Even through the short conversation we've had with Neil we are blessed to hear how his faith has been strengthened and how he is praising God for the work that has been done in his life.
This news has brought praise to our lips as well and we are reminded of how big and powerful our God is. We stand in the midst of crisis right now. I'm feeling a lot of internal stress because many of the daily comforts I put faith in have been taken away. I have been reminded through this time that Christ alone is my anchor.
Psalm 46
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed,
and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Though its waters roar and be troubled,
though the mountains shake with its swelling.
There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God,
the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.
God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved;
God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.
The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved;
He uttered His voice, the earth melted.
The LORD of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge.
Come behold the works of the LORD,
Who has made desolations in the earth.
He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two;
He burns the chariot in the fire.
Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge!
Lord we believe! Help our unbelief!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
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I was reading that Psalm just YESTERDAY! I am facing a bunch of changes in my life and even though that feels overwhelming at times, it is so good to know the One who never changes!!! Glad to hear the good news about Blake's dad!
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