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Good Morning,
Inspired by Fuel's comment at the end of the last God Thought thread (I encourage you to be sure and go back and read it) has caused me to think about...
The faithfulness of God.
The blessings of family and friends.
The peace of knowing that God is in control.
The joy of knowing God and walking with Him.
Which leads me to share Psalm 1
1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.
2 But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.
3 They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.
4 But not the wicked! They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.
5 They will be condemned at the time of judgment. Sinners will have no place among the godly.
6 For the Lord watches over the path of the godly, but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.
Thank You, Lord, for watching over us! Unfathonable that You are in control of the whole universe and yet You are concerned about every area of our lives! May we be compelled to delight in You more and more. Draw us to You!
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Good morning dear friends,
Thank you for sharing Psalm 1 daisy.
It gives me more to think about today.
Was reading the end of the last God Thought thread....Everyone understands that you have much to catch up on after being in FL for a month helping your son and his family.
Don't worry for one second about not responding to each post from the last thread.
payne, I appreciate all the thoughts and kind words that you share too. Wow, You sure do find the most beautiful pictures to share!
That picture of a gleeming heart, butterfly and roses is absolutely beautiful!
Friends,
Tomorrow (Thurs) I have to have my liver and pancreatic enzymes checked again....it's been weekly.
A couple of them were not quite normal yet....would appreciate prayers for all to be normal.
My return appt with the GI Dr is Aug 15.
Today I pray you are blessed with all of God's goodness and filled with hope as deep as the oceans.
Psalm 16:11(NIV)
11 You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
Prayers continue for everyone.
Fuel,
Trenton's pediatrician sounds like a gem!
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Payne, WOW that's a beautiful BIG picture. Thanks for brightening up God Thought with it.
Dekrator, Appreciate your words...as usual...and of course, your prayers for all of us and that sentence, "Today I pray you are blessed with all of God's goodness and filled with hope as deep as the oceans." Oh, AMEN!
Thank you for sharing your prayer requests. I'm praying for a good report on your test results. May God give you His peace as you wait for your appointment. May God give your doctor wisdom as he continues to treat you...
Psalm 16:11(NIV) is awemazing! Thanks for sharing one of my favorite verses Dekrator. I think it is worth repeating. "You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."
Thank You, Jesus!
Everyone have a great day filled with his presence and pleasures...
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Hi family, no I have not left yet, but soon I just had to comment on Daisy's choice for the day/week. Psalm 1:3 So deep, even though I like it all, this one stood out, so I researched and studied.
In the figure of fruit bearing tree the psalmist shows the results of the godly life. The godly is blessed in three ways. First he lives a useful life, producing the fruits of the spirit. Secondly he is perennially fresh and vigorous. And thirdly he ultimately succeeds in his endeavours.
As the tree is rooted in the solid earth and draws its moisture from the ever-flowing stream, so the godly sends his roots and derives sustenance from the water springs of salvation. We are steadfast, fixed and anchored. Thus, though we may be assailed by trouble and temptation, we stand firm; and the greater the trial, the deeper the root, and the stronger our hold on God. In whatever affair of the good we engage in, we prosper. Regardless of the success or failure of the undertaking, our trust in God empowers us to draw life from the eternal Source and ultimately to reach our goal.
Thanks daisy for a grand lesson. I want to learn more. This is exciting! Ok, everyone have fun learning and sharing...I will miss. But I am going to go have a different fun...relax and absorb. see ya. hugs.
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Dekrator, I'll be praying with the others here for a good report for you ... tomorrow and the 15th. Please keep us posted.
daisy, Love your scripture posts and your comments....think 'awemazing' is another keeper!!
MDW, Thanks for studying and sharing your understanding. I want to be that tree getting deep roots and bearing good fruit. Just that the storms that get us deeper can be challenging.
But, that said, there is nothing better than getting closer to Jesus. He has suffered a whole lot more for me that I ever will for Him.
We had our Bible study today ... the time went too fast as we were talking about the throne of God in Revelation 4 and all we will see. Even a glimpse is awemazing!!
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hey folks, much from the letter of love God provided for us to live by.. By His Grace.. thank you Father This is the emphasis and declaration of David in Psalm 19:7-11. David shows us that the Scripture, when known and applied, can restore a sin-damaged and distraught soul, give spiritual wisdom, bring joy to the downcast, and provide spiritual discernment. In other words, as Peter teaches us in 2 Peter 1:3, it contains all that man needs for life and godliness, or about truth and righteousness wayne
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MDW, That research you shared on Psalm 1:3, painted a great word picture for me. It is mind blowing when you realize "...they (who meditate on God's Word DAY AND NIGHT--hello? I need to do that more!) prosper in all they do."
I mean, go figure, it really ain't rocket science when you think about it, huh?!
Advice of the wicked VS "Advice" from Word of God
God's Word truly does make THE difference in our lives.
Wayne shares Psalm 19:7-11, Yup, I testify to the truth of that verse...my life is a testimony.
"restore a sin damaged and distraught soul" Check "bring joy to the downcast" Check "provide spiritual discernment" Check
And imagine 2 Peter 1:3 that word "all"...God's Word contains ALL we need for life, godliness, truth and righteousness.
God's Word is AWESOME just like He is.
DKat, Go good to read your posts. The storms come...and what happens? Our roots just go/grow deeper into the heart of our God. Your Bible Study on Revelation sounds wonderful...well, I know it is! Thanks for sharing with us. You are so right...there is nothing better than getting close to Jesus.
Just imagine one day we will stand before His throne, for real, and see our Beloved face to face... like that song says, "I can only imagine what I will do..."
I can only AWEmagine what it will be like...but I know it's going to be the greatest experience ever up to that point in my everlasting life.
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Good Morning All,
It's so good to be back on my regular schedule. Good to be more regular on God Thought. You all bless me!
Dekrator, So glad you posted that beautiful song. That was so cool how the video started in black and white and changed to color. I bet that's a somewhat of an idea of the difference it will be between now and eternity. Now we are living in black and white...but one day we will be living in full color!
Wanted to share another of my favorite passages of scriptures. This is from Ephesians.
14 ...I kneel before the Father,
15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name.
16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
18 may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,
21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
It is no wonder that I love Him so much... it is because He loves me soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!
Praying for you today..my prayer for you is in bold above!
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hey folks, Good Morning with God, Be at joy in the things we do towards God. Let it not be a burden and a unhappy event to carry the cross, smile and rejoice on the gift. Carry the cross in happiness and joy for you can see at the roads end heaven waits... be glad in obediance and turning away from the wicked, Let The Grace of the Lord, fill your faith with pure light. walk in the light...today !
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daisy~perfect scripture for today ... I will read it and read it until it sinks in deep!
Dekrator~I had forgotten about that worship song...it's one of my favorites. Thanks for the reminder and the joy it brings...
payne, your post above is beautiful. May we all walk in the pure light of Jesus today & always.
Prayers for all who have found this Lymenet site ... healing in every way through Truth & love.
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Good Morning folks, well i been up since before sun rise and watched the moon settle down ... amazing how the sun and moon can be in the sky together.. I don't mean to be a broken record about this.. B U T... The Lord First in all things..
and pray over our food or meds anything we put in our bodies... what goods an apple without the Blessings ? Have a day in the Lords Will, wayne
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TGIF...Thank God I'm Forever..AND YOU ARE TOO!
It's already Friday. This week has gone by fast for me.
MDW, Sure hope you're having a great vacation with your family...enjoying the ocean and those sunrises. God's creation is awesome...FYI, you are God's creation!
Payne, Beautiful words about the Cross, "Carry the cross in happiness and joy for you can see at the roads end heaven waits..." What a blessed thought "heaven waits"!
DKat, Amen! "healing in EVERY WAY through Truth & love." And again I say, Amen!
Sammy, howdy. How you doing these days? Hugs back at you?
Verses that challenge and encourage us,
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
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Payne, just saw your recent post. "What good is an apple without the blessing?" Good point! Yeah, I want His blessings in everything, 24/7...putting Him first...that'll do it!
Blessings to you!
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as amazing as it may sound... The other day God reached down and slapped me with... Quit putting lyme before Him.. If I put as much attentention to God as I do Lyme... I would be Mosses (:
when i think of how lyme has consumed me 24/7 I need to be consumed by the Spirit More.. TIME TO FAST.. wayne
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Good morning God thought friends!
Sorry I haven't posted much this week. I keep popping by to read what you all have shared in the mornings but when I get to come back in the evenings I've been too tired to put together my thoughts.
This week has been busy for me. Lots of Dr.'s appts. I also seem to be right in the middle of a herx so that makes everything harder.
I do have some good news to share with you all. I finally got to follow-up with my immunologist earlier this week. After reviewing my test results and medical history he said that I definitely have CVID (Common Variable Immune Disorder).
He is recommending that I try weekly subcutaneous Ig treatments. He thinks that this will help me more than the once monthly IVIG treatments because it will maintain a higher and more steady trough level. It is also supposed to have less risk of side effects than IV.
I'm hopeful that this is going to be the key to my recovery. That it will give my immune system the support it needs to finally fight off these infections.
Will you please pray with me that my insurance will cover these treatments (cost approx $2,000 per wk!) so that I can get started ASAP? Thanks so much!
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Update... My neck and back pain is more tolerable now. I'm waiting for my traction device to arrive so I can begin to really improve. Thanks for all the prayers.
Read this powerful message from the mother of Gage (see above)
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Last week I asked God for mercy. I told him I was tired and done and sad and it was a lot for one family to take. I asked God to give us victory and I asked again and again for His mercy to fall on us. When the house had the water damage and the crew came in and immediately went to work pulling up carpet, base boards, and cutting holes in places I wanted to pull the covers over my head and be done.
When Gage's Dr said the tumor had grown I thought my heart was going to stop beating from stress and exhaustion. I got the call while taking Dane to football practice. It is never good timing. I wanted to stop life.
But, I took Dane to practice and sat down under a tree and thought about how incredibly blessed I was. Our struggles are hard but I value the time I can sit under a tree and watch my son.
I value the moments, so much, when I can sit and hang out with one of my kids talking about whatever, taking them to swim, playing a game, hearing about their day with a friend. Without these struggles in our lives I don't think I would understand the importance of a slower pace life.
Yesterday, Champion Restoration came back out to assess everything and see how the rooms dried. Guess what . . . That company is charging us: zero. Mercy from God!! ZERO! We are blessed!! We are blessed!! Thankfulness is a humbling emotion.
We are so thankful to this company. It overwhelmed my heart and Dan's. Why aren't we doing more of this for each other? I can't wait to bless someone else. I pray that God will show us people to help and people to bless. Take our family outside of ourselves and give us a heart of giving.
Pray Gage's healing comes quickly. Pray that it comes in such a miraculous way that everyone knows only God could do it. May God get all the glory and praise for what is happening to Gage. Healing my Friends' is Gage's. Believe with us.
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To God be the Glory!!
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MDW, I hope that you are having a great time on vacation with your family. Catch up on some much needed rest and one-on-one time with our Father God. I look forward to hearing your thoughts when you come back home!
Payne, I love that picture you posted at the beginning of this thread. So pretty. Thank you for always being here. For sharing what God is teaching you. For always remembering and reminding us to pray for everyone in need here on LN.
You are right that there are times when God has to shake us up so that we can take our eyes, our thoughts, and our hearts off ourselves and put them back where they belong, gazing into His eyes, holding onto His hand, seeking His will.
Aren't we blessed that God cares enough for each one of us that he would look down and say "hey Payne, hey sammy, don't you want to walk with me?". Our God truly loves us.
Daisy, you posted one of my favorite scripture passages from Ephesians. As DKat said, I often need to read it over and over until it sinks in and I can feel it in my heart.
I also like the scripture you posted today: "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
If you can set your mind to be thankful and praise God even in difficult situations, it will change your perspective and how you feel. It can be hard to remember though to praise God and be thankful when things are difficult. This is something that I need and want to work on in my own life.
I've got to go now but I want to leave a hug for everyone Have a great day friends!
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Lymetoo, I missed your post earlier. Thank you for the update on Gage's family. I will continue to pray for them and for you.
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Good afternoon friends,
My liver and pancreatic enzymes, drawn yesterday, are better than last week, but a few are still slightly elevated so I will have them repeated again next week on Thursday.
But..the good news is that they are going in the right direction and some of them are normal now.
Thank you for all the prayers.
daisy,
Love the scriptures you posted!! They are uplifting and great reminders.
Thank you for the prayers. You have the best way of using scripture to pray. I pray that I can learn to do that better.
payne,
You said, "Carry the cross in happiness and joy for you can see at the roads end heaven waits..."
A great reminder to be thankful and not complain, even when my body is feeling alot of pain everyday.
I know it doesn't compare to our Lord's suffering for us.
I also often feel like I think about lyme way to much. I think it is because the constant pain and stiffness is a big reminder.
I need to spend more time seeking Him and less time thinking about how much I hurt.
DKat,
I keep popping in to see if you've posted anything else from your Bible study....hint, hint.
You have a great way of communicating what you've learned and making it applicable to our lives.
sammy,
Thank you for your prayers.
Thanks for sharing your good news. I am praying with you that the insurance co will cover the cost of the subcutaneous Ig treatments and that it will help you completely recover.
You said, "If you can set your mind to be thankful and praise God even in difficult situations, it will change your perspective and how you feel. It can be hard to remember though to praise God and be thankful when things are difficult. This is something that I need and want to work on in my own life."
I agree and I also need to work on this. I have learned some very important lessons from some difficult situations, so I know that there is much more to learn from our present and future trials.
Lymetoo,
Thank you for the update on yourself...good news!...and on Gage and his family.
Praise God for the merciful restoration co that is helping this family.
What a blessing this is and more blessings will follow as the family thankfully helps others and blesses them.
I am praying for you Lymetoo, and for Gage and his family. I am confident that our merciful God will heal Gage in His perfect timing.
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I had a visit from the most beautiful hummingbird when I was outside watering three trees we planted in the spring.
When I have seen a hummingbird in the past, it was drinking from a hummingbird feeder while in flight.
This hummingbird came within 2 feet of me and stayed for over a minute.
He landed twice on a nearby branch giving me a spectacular view of his colorful feathers.
Most of his body was gray, but his back was the most beautiful spring green and he had a small area on his throat that looked like flourescent rubies.....soooooo gorgeous!
All I could think of was this is God's wondrous creation!
Thank you, Lord Jesus for sending that little hummingbird my way and for creating that beautiful bird.
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Awesome! Must have been a ruby-throated hummingbird! Such a wonderful blessing for you!
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raising much to The Lord today.. from the Hummingbird's shared love.. and much with lymetoo, pray forward.. including pancress and liver, oh, back and neck are all connected too. enjoyed scriptures and personel relationships with Jesus.. being with you folks around the campfire for God, with God, in God... asking for MDW to take Jesus on her vacation and may safety surround her... Angels doing the Lord's Will through the Holy Spirit.. Lord touch others to awake with Hope and Faith that all things are in God's reach. rest well with the light of the full moon, waiting to be relieved by first light. wayne
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Dekrator-I'm so sorry you're feeling more stiffness & pain ... but, so happy your liver is healing. We continue to pray for your complete healing & no more pain!
sammy~that prayer is for you too...healing. The Lord bless and prosper this new procedure to be paid for and to bring your immune system into balance to complete this healing.
Lymetoo~thank you for sharing the update about Gage's family. I'm so glad the Lord touched Champion Restoration Co. to bless this family. May this be the beginning of total victory for them. Glad you're feeling a bit better...may this, too, continue.
daisy~have you posted how you're doing after the new bite a while back & I missed it? Thank you for helping us all keep our eyes on Jesus.
payne~I too, can spend too much time researching and thinking about this momentary affliction...lyme & co. But, looking at the Lord is much more rewarding!
Blessings to all God-thought family ... missing MDW. Looking forward to hearing her good report of a fun, healthy trip.
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John gets the first glimpse of God's throne in Heaven ... it must be hard to find words to explain the glory of this.
4:3 God sitting on His throne .... in appearance of Jasper & sardine/ruby. In John's time, Jasper was diamond-like.
God described as clear brilliant faceted light ... with some beautiful red ruby glimpses.
Emerald rainbow ... can't imagine this but it must be splendid. This encircles the throne. The throne of grace...the rainbow and emblem of grace. And the emerald was the Jewish wedding stone.
4:4-5 Then there's the 24 elders ... possibly the 12 apostles & 12 patriarchs (Jacob's sons. The new Jerusalem's foundations are named after the apostles & the gates are named after the patriarchs.)
Anyway, 24 blessed men in white, each wearing a victor's crown.
4:6 Living creatures...cherubim (plural for cherub & not described as fat winged babies). This can get too long for here...but these glorious creatures have perfect vision. They continually glorify our God.
Not because they are robotic....but because they continually see something new and glorious about Him or what He has done worthy of praise. They can't keep it silent!
And then the elders catch a glimpse of new glory and bow down to worship too!
And this is just a couple verses....imagine, those who love Jesus Christ will be honored with this glorious place. We will be complete ... in His complete love and glory.
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DKat,
Wow, thank you so much for sharing from your Revelation study.
It all sounds so incredibly beautiful and hard to imagine. And the cherabim.....(I giggled at your comment," not described as fat winged babies")...they must be magnificent!
I will take some time to reread Rev 4 and what you wrote.
I really appreciate your time and effort.
I can imagine how hard it is to really describe what you've learned by writing it here vs being able to talk about it in person.
Who wouldn't want to look forward to being there someday?!!
I am blessed by what you shared and we are truly blessed to know Jesus and to look forward to seeing Him and all the beauty of Heaven!
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hey folks, awake in the Lord's Love. Hope your day is surrounded by Angels. Listen for their wings as they watch over our Families.. wayne
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Good Afternoon on this Wonderful Lord's Day,
Church service was great. Pastor preached on the demon possessed man that lived in the cemetary. Actually in my mind I went off of his message and thought about living in the cemetary..figuratively.
I was reminded of that verse in Deuteromomy 30:19, "Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live!"
For us who are Believers, Almighty God lives in us...we can choose life with our attitude, our words, and our actions...for with God all things are possible...and we are blessed to be a blessing.
You all blessed me with your posts, as always, and I look forward to sharing my thoughts soon.
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Dekrator, You sure have been on a roller coaster ride lately. Sorry for the pain you're having. Thankful your lab numbers are getting better.
I so enjoy God's creation and He often speaks to me through His creation. That must have been an amazing experience with the hummingbird. So beautiful. I've seen hummingbirds before, but that specific color of one I've only seen in pictures.
May you sense God's love, peace, and especially His healing touch. The good work He has started in you and your life He will complete. Our God is faithful!
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Hey Payne, Reading your post about God getting your attention...reminds me of this one time I was just being still in God's sweet presence. It was awesome.
This took place during a time in my life when I was "warring" with my clock's snooze alarm "get up go to prayer closet OR stay in bed sleep". Hah!
The Lord spoke to my heart very tenderly, "What is better than this (My presence)? I responded, "Nothing?" Then I saw in my mind's eye all the things that I had put before my time with Him (including sleeping a few more minutes, including catching up on straightening up a few things in the house, inluding internet...etc).
The Lord continued speaking to me, "I've missed you." Can you imagine? Oh, WOW. That is our awesome God. He misses us...just like we miss our children if we miss time with them!
See how great a love the Father has bestowed upon us that we should be called sons and daughters, children of the living God! (See 1 John 3:1)
Got to go for now. I'll be back to continue...
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DKat, Thank you for your prayers, encouraging posts and sharing your Bible study with us. It excites my spirit as I read what you write. What you shared about the Throne of God with the angels and emerald rainbow, I recently read about that, too, in Ezekiel. I need to think more often about standing before His throne. Think about Jesus coming back again.
Not much happened after that bite and bulls-eye rash. Thank God! Thanks for asking about it. Since then, some days I have been more tired than usual...when that happens I take a nap. That hasn't slowed me down...I'm still working full time...etc, etc, etc.
Before the bite, I had been symptom free for a month. I would say that most days I am 100% fine...some days it's 90%. So you can see that I am doing very well. I praise Jesus so much for leading me on the healing path that has/is working for me and I praise Him for making the body so amazing...I call it "a healing machine!"
Yup, our bodies are healing machines. Health and healing to you...and the rest of you too.
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Sammy, I'm praying for you and the new protocol you are starting. I join you in praying that the weekly subcutaneous Ig treatments and the once monthly IVIG treatments are affective. I pray there are no side effects. Praying that the insurance company comes through, too. With God nothing is impossible
May your "healing machine" kick it up a notch as your immune system is build up.
You shared, "If you can set your mind to be thankful and praise God even in difficult situations, it will change your perspective and how you feel. It can be hard to remember though to praise God and be thankful when things are difficult. This is something that I need and want to work on in my own life."
True. And makes me think how God is worthy to be thanked and praised and worshiped always...just because of who He is!
Hugs to you and everyone!
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Lymetoo, Thanks for sharing the Update. Pray that the traction device gives you a real breakthrough. You are amazing...all that you do in spite of what you go through.
I can't imagine all that Gage is going through...and also his family. Praying for them and for Gage to be healed in a miraculous way and people are drawn to God!
This family is an amazing example and message how we/I should value each moment more and live a more slower paced life. True, we are so blessed!
Thank God for Champion Restoration...charging nothing!
I'm reminded of that song, "Count your blessings name then one by one...and it will amaze you what the Lord has done." AMEN!
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God Thought Friends,
Have a great evening, a great healing night's rest, and a blessed week. Posts: 2188 | From Oklahoma | Registered: May 2008
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daisy ~ thank you for your posts. I'm so glad you're feeling so well. It is encouraging to know our God does heal.
It is so amazing that God wants fellowship with us/me...too big for the mind to grasp. I love the things He constantly does to remind us He is near!
Our church service was wonderful, too. Pastor taught about not just putting 'Jesus' on for Sunday, but taking time to fellowship with Him by prayer and reading His Word every day.
Then we will be more and more like Him. It will show by our love and what we will do to help bless others (as He has blessed us). That reminds me, I need to get off here and write that thank you note.
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daisy,
You wrote,"May you sense God's love, peace, and especially His healing touch. The good work He has started in you and your life He will complete. Our God is faithful! "
Thank you so much!!
It felt so encouraging to read that!
Friends,
It has been a busy weekend here. Today is Kaden's 5th birthday.
Yesterday he had a party with his little friends. Today he had a family party.
Both parties were a fun time and I know Kaden really enjoyed them.
Yesterday I also went to yard sales. The boys were excited about the guitars I got for them....children's size, but real guitars.
They were a great bargain and in like-new condition with zippered cases.
You just never know what you are going to find for next to nothing....love that....it's the thrill of the hunt.
This morning I also enjoyed church, and then breakfast. The servers at the restaurant sang to Kaden and presented him with 2 Frownies (this restaurant has brownies with frosted frowning faces drawn on...just silly looking) with a candle.
I thank our Lord for my many blessings including my precious grandsons.
I thank our Lord for friends like all of you.
Praying for everyone!
Tomorrow (Monday) is my GI Dr appt. Praying he will discharge me from his care.
Good night dear friends!!!
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It's a blog written by a sweet missionary couple (they used to go to my church). Their main work is in Costa Rica but they also do film production for full time missionaries and other non-profit type organizations around the world.
Their latest film project took them to Israel. I have never been to Israel so it was fascinating to me to be able to see pictures of places that were described in Bible stories. To see those places makes the stories more real and alive for me.
They were in Israel for 15 days so there are lots of pictures. I would recommend you start at day one, read about that day, then watch the picture slide show. I tried looking at the pictures first and didn't know what they were, so it made much more sense to take the time to read about them first!
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Dekrator~You are amazing and another testament to God's strength. Reading your post is fun .... you do so much through the pain.
I'm so glad to see lyme doesn't beat you.
May God continue to carry you through this to the other side. Total healing ... 100%!!
Blessings to you, lymenet friend
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Reading this thread lifts me up. I've been struggling since my brother committed suicide just over two weeks ago. I've been leaning on God to get me through. Our pastor has been amazing, very supportive, and did a wonderful, beautiful job at my brother's funeral. He has helped us so much.
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Good Morning Tracy, I'm glad you're on God Thought and being lifted up. So very sorry for your deep loss of your precious brother. I can't imagine your pain. Your pastor does sound amazing.
May God continue to help you get through this terrible tragedy. He has promised to be near the broken hearted; may you sense His very presence, His love, and peace.
Hugs to you!
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Good Morning All,
TGIM! A new day, a new week!
DKat, Good stuff you share, "...Pastor taught about not just putting 'Jesus' on for Sunday, but taking time to fellowship with Him by prayer and reading His Word every day."
WOW! Yeah, and when we leave our prayer closet...don't leave Jesus there. In fact, don't leave home without Him.
Dekrator, You did have a busy, fun weekend. I can just picture Kaden and two birthday parties. What a special day. I'm sure he feels so loved. Family has to be God's greatest gift to us (of course, other than Jesus). I love my grandchildren so much! Children and grandchildren are gifts from God!
You sure do have the best luck at garage sales. I haven't gone to a garage sale in a while...I need to have one myself as I have so much stuff.
Praying your GI appt goes well today and you have a good report. Looking forward to the update. Praying you feel better today and this week. Peace. Don't overdo it girl.
Sammy, I've not yet read the blog and seen the missionary's video...but I will. I always like that kind of stuff...inspirational. Hey, I can always use some inspiration...can never get too much.
Prayers for God's healing touch for all. Our Lord Reigns!
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MDW, Visit God Thought and post when yuo can. Take care of you. Let us know how your vacation went. Trust you had a great time with your family and at the ocean. Blessings and hugs.
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sammy,
Thanks for sharing the blog. That is very interesting!
I enjoyed reading and seeing all the pics.
I agree that seeing the pictures of things I've read about in the Bible makes it feel so real and makes more sense to me.
Dkat,
Thank you dear friend, for your kind words.
I will never let lyme beat me. Life would be nothing if I sat here and thought about the pain instead of getting up and going.
I think there are so many incredibly wonderful people here, including you, who do so much despite all the effects of lyme and co.
Blessings right back at ya, DKat!!
Dear Tracy,
I'm glad you joined us here on God thought.
I too, am so very sorry for your incredible loss and pain.
God WILL get you through this. He is right there with you every minute of every day holding up your head.
Thank you, God, for the incredible pastor that is helping Tracy and her family through this tragic time.
May your faith be strengthened during this time of trial.
Big hugs to you!!
daisy,
Yep...family sure is a gift from God.
They can be the ones who love us the most and hurt us the most.
Still praying here that all our family conflicts will be resolved through the love of Jesus.
I know what you mean about having too much stuff and needing to have a garage sale. It's alot of work to prepare for one.
I had one a couple years ago. It rained cats and dogs that morning. The rain finally stopped, people still came, and it turned out great.
Saw the GI Dr today. I should have guessed that he would not discharge me when a few of my liver and pancreatic enzymes are not completely normal yet.
Going back in 3 weeks.
It is a little frustrating how our healthcare system works.
I already knew all my test results from the MRI's and labwork, so he did not tell me anything new.
Yes, they took my vital signs, but they are always normal.
Yes, he did a quick exam of my abdomen, but I have never had any pain or anything there.
All that so he could tell me to come back in 3 weeks to see if my enzymes are normal...which I can get the results of before the appt.
It probably wouldn't bother me so much if my insurance covered Dr visits, or all my labwork, but it doesn't.
Ok, enough complaining....Thank you, Lord for slowly healing me. You know what is best for me and I trust in You.
Soon I will head to Curves to exercise. I will meet up with my friend, Carolyn. I look for her granddaughter (17 months old) stuff at yard sales too.
I found the cutest Christmas dress (found one last week too but figured you need one for Christmas eve and Christmas...right?), a long sleeved navy blue dress with pink ballerina slippers on it, 3 little pr of shoes just like new, a sweater, and 4 nice toys....all for $10!
MDW,
Can't wait to hear about your vacation!
Miss you!!
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Good afternoon family, I am here and will share my weekend with you shortly...I hope.
Tracy, I have read your thoughts and am sadden for you and your loss. I am sorry this has happened to you and your family, and all the family issues you are being faced with.
No family is perfect, but despite the inevitable challenges and occassional hurt feelings of family life, your clan is God's gift to you....The men, women, and littles is a priceless treasure on temporary loan from the father above. We pray for our family members, and thats why we love them despite their faults. Lets give thanks to the Giver for the gift of family. Praying for you, and I am glad you are here with us on God Thought. May God give you peace.
be back...
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Much thoughts here to keep up with...
Dekrator, Hi dear friend!
When I went home to make mum smile, we went to a couple garage sells. It was actually fun, I did not buy anything, but mum did...I guess she knows a bargin we she sees one.
You had mentioned humming birds, well I have a few in my yard...fight they do and I have two feeders....they do not like sharing very well. Pretty little things they are.
Your grandlittle, wow how exciting for him, 5 years old. what a great celebration. Will he start kindergarden this year?
Sorry you did not get a release from your dr. that you were hoping for, but as you say.."God knows what is best"
God's plan may not always happen the we would like or at the time of our own choosing. Our job is to trust the all knowing Father and to wait patiently. Tell you a little secret.... I do not even have patience for minute rice! Praying for you.
be back....
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Beautiful thoughts and thought provoking.
Sammy,
I read all your thoughts..you making me think, and the brain is tired, so I will ponder and open your link after bit. How is the dr. visits going? I pray you are getting the rest you need.
Life can be difficult, and when it is, we can depend upon our friends, and family, and upon Father. When we do, we find courage to face even the toughest of times with hopeful hearts and willing hands. If you find yourself tested in courage... Well, I bet you are stronger than you think you are. Sammy, with you, your friends, your family, and your Father all working together, you have nothing to fear. You help me with your caring heart that shows strength.
I have a C.S. Lewis write for you to help make meaning for me
Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point, which means, at the point of highest reality. A chasity or honesty or mercy which yields to danger will chaste or honest merciful only on conditions. Pilate was merciful till it became risky.
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Come to Me when you are weak and weary. Rest snugly in My everlasting arms. I do not despise your weakness, My child. Actually, it draws Me closer to you, because weakness stirs up My compassion - My yearning to help, accept yourself in your weariness, knowing that I understand how difficult your journey has been. Do not compare yourself with others, who seem to skip along their life-paths with ease. Their journeys have been different from yours, and I have gifted them with abundant energy. I have gifted you with fragility, providing opportunities for your spirit to blossom in My Presence. Accept this gift as a sacred treasure' delicate, yet glowing with brilliant Light. Rather than struggling to disguise or deny your weakness, allow me to bless you richly through it.
Paraphrased from Isaiah 42:3, Isaiah 54:10 Romans 8:26
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Hi MDW,
So glad you are back!!
Thanks for the prayers!
Yes, Kaden starts kindergarten this year.
His kindergarten room is right across the hall from his last year's prek-4 room and he knows the kindergarten teacher is really nice. She plays the guitar for the kids. Deven loved her as a teacher when he was in kindergarten.
You said, " I do not even have patience for minute rice".
MDW, you crack me up!!
Hope you are resting up from your travels.
I look forward to hearing what sammy or someone says about the CS Lewis write you posted.
How are you feeling? Do you see the Dr soon about the bleeding you mentioned before you went to see your Mom?
Praying for you always.
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