Faith...Tried tested and proven?

LadyCoonskinner · #1 08-08-2009, 12:44 AM

We got some more bad news about my Daddy today. He is NOT a cadidate for surgery at all. I'm not sure if I posted this here or not. He has a 2 in tumor in his right kidney. Next Wed. I have to take him to OK City to have some tests run on his heart to see how much blockage there is there. Monday he has to have an MRI on something to do with his kidneys. They are trying to find a way to get the tumor without surgery. (His health is not the greatest)

Anyway, when I heard this this evening, I almost had a cat. Luckily Iwas in the store when my mom called and then immediately got in the van and my boys were in there. I was able to calmly tell my husband and he asked me if I was ok, I couldn't talk. I just squeezed his fingers and tried not to cry cause I was heading into Sam's to get my husbands insulin. So all this evening I have been battling. Trying to stay busy to keep my mind off of things. I was cleaning my bedroom, which is a mine field, and came in the living room and sat down in my recliner and was on facebook and a saint from our church starts chatting and asked how I was doing...about then my husband plays that song that says, "If we never meet again this side of heaven" and I totally lost it. Feel completely apart and asked him to turn it off and my little boy, JR came over and hugged me from the top (and like to have broken my neck :-) ) Anyway, the lady that starting chatting got me out of my "mood" and I got to thinking. I KNOW that God is able to keep that which I have commited to HIM. Of course, I'd be lying and stupid to tell you that I"m not worried. I am, but, I HAVE to trust HIM.

My faith is being tried and tested and proven right now. All I have to have is a little faith. Remember that song, "little is much, when God is in it" I can't heal my dad, I wish I could, but I can't. But I know the ONE who can. I'm HIS child, HE loves me and I just HAVE to trust HIM. I believe God and HIS word. He said that "by HIS striped we are healed" and I'm going to stand on that promise.

Keep us in your prayers, if you would. My daddy is an unbeliever, in a way. He's wallked away from God, but I believe God is laying the ground work for a greater Miracle!!! In Jesus Name!!!

Scott Hutchinson · #2 08-08-2009, 12:55 AM

Look Sis,you are only human remember when you are weak,He is strong you care about your Dad,I believe with you for a miracle,I even believe your dad can become born of water and Spirit before it is too late all things are possible to him that believeth.

Sinatra · #3 08-08-2009, 01:22 AM

LCS, You're exactly right. All you need is a little faith. You keep standing on His Word. HE IS ABLE!!!! HE IS FAITHFUL!! I will continue praying for your Dad and for you.

Sinatra

Esther · #4 08-08-2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by LadyCoonskinner

We got some more bad news about my Daddy today. He is NOT a cadidate for surgery at all. I'm not sure if I posted this here or not. He has a 2 in tumor in his right kidney. Next Wed. I have to take him to OK City to have some tests run on his heart to see how much blockage there is there. Monday he has to have an MRI on something to do with his kidneys. They are trying to find a way to get the tumor without surgery. (His health is not the greatest)

Anyway, when I heard this this evening, I almost had a cat. Luckily Iwas in the store when my mom called and then immediately got in the van and my boys were in there. I was able to calmly tell my husband and he asked me if I was ok, I couldn't talk. I just squeezed his fingers and tried not to cry cause I was heading into Sam's to get my husbands insulin. So all this evening I have been battling. Trying to stay busy to keep my mind off of things. I was cleaning my bedroom, which is a mine field, and came in the living room and sat down in my recliner and was on facebook and a saint from our church starts chatting and asked how I was doing...about then my husband plays that song that says, "If we never meet again this side of heaven" and I totally lost it. Feel completely apart and asked him to turn it off and my little boy, JR came over and hugged me from the top (and like to have broken my neck :-) ) Anyway, the lady that starting chatting got me out of my "mood" and I got to thinking. I KNOW that God is able to keep that which I have commited to HIM. Of course, I'd be lying and stupid to tell you that I"m not worried. I am, but, I HAVE to trust HIM.

My faith is being tried and tested and proven right now. All I have to have is a little faith. Remember that song, "little is much, when God is in it" I can't heal my dad, I wish I could, but I can't. But I know the ONE who can. I'm HIS child, HE loves me and I just HAVE to trust HIM. I believe God and HIS word. He said that "by HIS striped we are healed" and I'm going to stand on that promise.

Keep us in your prayers, if you would. My daddy is an unbeliever, in a way. He's wallked away from God, but I believe God is laying the ground work for a greater Miracle!!! In Jesus Name!!!

God knows what it takes to reach of us. He is more concerned for our souls than anything else. Trust God and put your dad in His hands. He can do no wrong.

I am praying for God to strengthen your faith in Him.

Also, let me remind you that when we get tired in our bodies it affects our spiritual man as well.

Tina · #5 08-08-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by LadyCoonskinner

We got some more bad news about my Daddy today. He is NOT a cadidate for surgery at all. I'm not sure if I posted this here or not. He has a 2 in tumor in his right kidney. Next Wed. I have to take him to OK City to have some tests run on his heart to see how much blockage there is there. Monday he has to have an MRI on something to do with his kidneys. They are trying to find a way to get the tumor without surgery. (His health is not the greatest)

Anyway, when I heard this this evening, I almost had a cat. Luckily Iwas in the store when my mom called and then immediately got in the van and my boys were in there. I was able to calmly tell my husband and he asked me if I was ok, I couldn't talk. I just squeezed his fingers and tried not to cry cause I was heading into Sam's to get my husbands insulin. So all this evening I have been battling. Trying to stay busy to keep my mind off of things. I was cleaning my bedroom, which is a mine field, and came in the living room and sat down in my recliner and was on facebook and a saint from our church starts chatting and asked how I was doing...about then my husband plays that song that says, "If we never meet again this side of heaven" and I totally lost it. Feel completely apart and asked him to turn it off and my little boy, JR came over and hugged me from the top (and like to have broken my neck :-) ) Anyway, the lady that starting chatting got me out of my "mood" and I got to thinking. I KNOW that God is able to keep that which I have commited to HIM. Of course, I'd be lying and stupid to tell you that I"m not worried. I am, but, I HAVE to trust HIM.

My faith is being tried and tested and proven right now. All I have to have is a little faith. Remember that song, "little is much, when God is in it" I can't heal my dad, I wish I could, but I can't. But I know the ONE who can. I'm HIS child, HE loves me and I just HAVE to trust HIM. I believe God and HIS word. He said that "by HIS striped we are healed" and I'm going to stand on that promise.

Keep us in your prayers, if you would. My daddy is an unbeliever, in a way. He's wallked away from God, but I believe God is laying the ground work for a greater Miracle!!! In Jesus Name!!!

Know that we are praying with you for your dad, and holding you up in prayer also.

Sherri · #6 08-08-2009, 08:28 AM

Praying for your daddy and for you! Almost ten years ago, my dad had a major stroke that the doctors didn't think he would survive, or ever be functional if he did survive. Today he's a walking miracle! But I remember what it was like sitting in the hospital day after day after day, wondering if my daddy would ever come out. Jesus was my only hope and strength!

Cindy · #7 08-08-2009, 12:11 PM

I tried to come up with some words to help try to help you through this situation. And I can only say I don't know you or your Daddy, but I do know our Father. He is able and faithful, even if the outcome is not what we want we know He is doing His will. This might be what it takes to bring your Daddy back to Him. Love you even though we have never met, I pray for you often. Will continue to keep y'all in my thoughts and prayers.

Blubayou · #8 08-08-2009, 03:04 PM

Holding you and your family up in prayer. I remember a sermon my pastor preached several years ago. It was that we have to encounter troubles in order for God to preform a miracle. I remember thinking at the time I heard the sermon that I would just skip the miracle. But God had other plans. My brother who was 42 at the time and a home mission pastor suffered a massive stroke. The location and type of stroke he had only 25% survive and if they do they are usually a vegetable. Then one week after he had a stroke, a tornado hit their church and did significant damage. Well after lots of prayer, rehab and support- my brother was able to go back to work, continue to pastor and is still active today- almost 20 years later. I was able to look back and remember the sermon and see God's hand and His miracle working power through it all. I guess what I am saying is if He will do it for me, He will do it for you. Just hold to His Hand -

mizpeh · #9 08-08-2009, 03:22 PM

LC,

This time of testing will help you to draw closer to God, to trust in Him, and rely upon Him more. It will be a most blessed time if you let it. Just know that

1) No matter what God LOVES you!
2) God rules over all.
3) His desire for you is what is best for you. Rom 8:28

There are so many good things that come out of going through the fiery trials of our faith but the best aspect of them is drawing closer to God and learning about Him. Glory to God!! I'll be praying for you and your Dad. Rom 3:3-5, 1 Peter 4:12-13, James 1:2, 2 Cor 12:10

LadyCoonskinner · #10 08-08-2009, 03:58 PM

You guys are the greatest!!!! Thanks for the encouraging words, but mostly for the prayer. I feel it today. I'm doing so much better today. Yesterday was really bad. But "I have a God that with his angels watches over me. I have a God who puts my enemies beneath my feet. I have a God for when I'm sick or when I'm feelin well, I have God I have God and my God cannot fail, I have a God." This song just came to me, I HAVE A GOD!!!!