Hi friends,
Today has been a good day for us as we are all 9 of us in the same town for a few days after a month of being apart!! Micah had a pretty good day, not too happy with the therapists, but very happy when I showed up with a couple of kids with me. We had a good time talking to him, trying to get him to mimic faces that we were making (he tried) and arm wrestling (a cover up for stretching out his arm muscles)! Later this evening Thomas & I went back to see him and pray with him before going to bed, he was a bit fussy, but was smiling before we left. His doctor and nurse practitioner are very happy with his progress and have said that the family involvement is a big part of that. I'm so thankful that God has made a way for us to be able to be a part of this, there are many here who are not able to have family around them due to distance or work.
I've had this song in my head for some time now upon waking this morning it was there again and most of the day. This is one that I frequently play for Micah also. I figured that since I couldn't get it out of my head that I would share it with you. This song has helped me through a great many teary days so it is my prayer that it will speak to you and help each of you through whatever difficulties that you may be going through.
How far is too far for You
How hard is too hard for You
How much is too much for You great God
There is nothing, no,
There is nothing You can't do
There is no wilderness,
No desert place, no sickness
There is no sinking ship,
No history, no weakness
That You can't save me from
That You can't save me from
How high is too high for You
How low is too low for You
How can I say thanks to You great God
There is nothing, no,
There is nothing You can't do
There is no wilderness,
No desert place, no sickness
There is no sinking ship,
No history, no weakness
That You can't save me from
That You can't save me from
When I can't find strength
I'm needing to get up
I'm not outside Your reach
You rescue me with love
There is no wilderness,
No desert place, no sickness
There is no sinking ship,
No history, no weakness
There is no wilderness,
No desert place, no sickness
There is no sinking ship,
No history, no weakness
That You can't save me from
That You can't save me from
- Rush of Fools
I must admit that I feel very much removed from life as we knew it and though we are going through a great struggle right now and sometimes it feels as though the world has stopped, it hasn't, life goes on all around us. There are so many people struggling in this world, you don't have to look far to find them, but it is very easy to ignore them. We're trying, as should each of you, to keep our hearts open and sensitive to the Spirit. He speaks everyday to us if we will take the time to listen, time is a very precious commodity. Use yours everyday to let people know that you love them and that God loves them.
We love you all,
T-N-T
Dear children, God is good, all the time. He said He will be with us when we walk thru the valley of the shadow of death . He was with His people in the fire. He was with Daniel in the Lions den..He is the unchanging Jesus!! Praying for u always.love,mummyDelhi.
ReplyDeleteDear Tina and Thomas,
ReplyDeleteYou post today and all your testimonies (the gift of the house! wow! amazing! wonderful!) have brought to mind this passage. It is one of my favorites, and I hope that it will minister to you as you are a walking testament to its truth.
In Numbers, Moses feels he is faced with what we would call an overwhelming situation. As he lays out the problem for the Lord, God answers, "Has Yaweh's arm become too short? You will now see that what I say will come true for you" (Numbers 11:23). Some translations have God asking, "Who has shortened the arm of Jehovah?" I love this. I can imagine God asking this increduously, wondering "Well, Moses, did something happen to my abilities that I'm not aware of? Is there some reason that you know about that I don't that would make this problem too much for me?.... Rest assured, Moses. I've already got this covered. You will now see that I keep my word." Ha! How wonderful! The only way that God would be unable to keep His Word would be if there was someone who could physically "shorten His arm," i.e. change Him! Who can make God's arm too short to reach me? No one! Hallelujah!
I know that you already know this truth, and the song you posted expresses it so eloquently, but I thought I would share this anyway in hopes that you might feel encouraged and strengthened. We love you much- as do all your brothers and sisters in Christ.
Stacey Pirtle
Thanks so much for the words of wisdom. We to often do not take the time to think or pray about all the people who are suffering in this world. It can seem overwelming, but as you said, if we'll listen for the Holy Spirit's prompting God will lead us to pray for those He chooses for us. I think you guys are terrific and we keep praying for total healing in Micah. Looking forward to when you are all home. ( I know that sounds a little selfish :) ) We just all (Halftimers) miss you so much. Love you all, Tony & Tina
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tina. This was very touching & a blessing.Glad u all were able to be together after a long time. Will call or skype tomorrow.Shanti
ReplyDeleteMicah's progress makes me smile! Praying for you guys day by day! Blessings, Brittany
ReplyDeleteHi Tina,Thomas and the rest of the family. We asked for pray again tonight at the church.
ReplyDeleteYou are wonderful strong people and God will get through it, I just know he will.
Your neighbors Larry and Judy Pratt
Just had to post that I have been feeling a very strong sense of HOPE for the future for Micah. Not really sure specifics (only God knows those), only that this too shall pass and sooner than most believe.
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