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Posted: Nov 14 2009 at 8:55am |
I love today's prayer. I'm afraid I get "stuck" in my world of health and I don't make the time to ask about and take care of others, not just cancer patients but other friends, as well.
Help me to share your grace, mercy, and comfort with someone else today. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Lynne
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Age 46-5/06 lump ACT, Rads; 5/08 Rec bi-mast,Etopiside/ Cisplatin; 11/08 Rec Rads/ Gemzar(rad dose); 7/09 supraclav nodes Avastin/ Abraxane Sept09-current
Joyful in Christ through all circumstances!
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Carol (Tenn)
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Posted: Nov 15 2009 at 6:08am |
Lynne,
I think this happens to all of us. We have received the shock of our lives when diagnosed. It's difficult to think of anything else. But as time wears on we find ourselves opening up to others and this is always a good thing.
Today's scripture says just that. Through all that we are experiencing we forget there are others out there who don't even know Jesus.
As Christians we learn to lean on Him through all things, not just cancer. We wonder how others without this relationship with God and His Son can make it. So let's share this morning with showing how easy it is to accept Him in our lives.
Love and Prayers,
Carol
November 15, 2009
VERSE: "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved-you and your household." Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his family were baptized. -- Acts 16:30-32 THOUGHT: Faith in Jesus is the absolutely crucial response to God's grace and is such a life-transforming blessing. For the jailer, faith meant hearing the gospel of Jesus as Lord and responding by believing that message, being baptized immediately, demonstrating a life change, and sharing in fellowship with other believers (cf. Acts 2:42-47). Imagine going from being the jailer over men to washing their wounds in your own home! Think about being responsible for the painful incarceration of men, then having these men baptize you and your family that same night! Imagine locking in chains men who would later sit at your table sharing a meal! Isn't God incredible! Isn't his grace indescribable! No wonder we rejoice when those who are lost truly believe! Life is forever different.
PRAYER: Father, thank you for the surprises you have brought to me by your grace. Please bless me as I try to share your grace by presenting the Gospel of Jesus this week to those I love. In the name of the Lord Jesus I pray. Amen.
Edited by Carol (Tenn) - Nov 15 2009 at 6:10am
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Carol (Tenn)
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Posted: Nov 16 2009 at 7:29am |
Good Morning everyone! "this is the day the Lord hath made we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24
Satan has given up on trying to keep from posting here by destroying my wireless. It is working great. So I guess I'd better watch out...he will try something else I'm sure. In the meantime, I am so grateful for having Jesus in my life. How could I face the challenges of everyday living much less this disease. Praise God for giving us your Son!!
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Carol
November 16, 2009
VERSE: Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. -- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
THOUGHT: Want to know something you can do that will please God? Rejoice in his grace. Pray for others. Give thanks for your blessings. It's simply something that he wants us to do.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father and Almighty God, I am thrilled at the very thought of being your child. Abba Father, please hear my prayer of concern for several people who are on my heart today ... Loving God, thank you so much for the blessings you pour into my life each day. In Jesus' holy name I pray. Amen.
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Carol (Tenn)
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Posted: Nov 16 2009 at 4:29pm |
Why do I feel like I'm the only one here...ever....
Please guys...post...let me know you're here.
Thanks Lynne and Lillie for your contributions
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Posted: Nov 16 2009 at 9:07pm |
Today was one of God's "Masterpiece Days" here in North Carolina
Dear Carol,
You are not alone. I just checked and 866 people have looked at this site in the past few weeks.
A few have stopped by and left a post.... Many have read and received comfort that they needed.... Many have read and are not yet ready to believe or respond....
But, rest assured that there are those of us who are supporting you 100%. You just keep putting those beautiful scriptures, prayers and devotionals on this site (sowing the seeds). Most times we never know when the harvest is reaped from the seeds we sow, but God knows.
In Christian Love,
Lillie
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Carol (Tenn)
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Posted: Nov 16 2009 at 10:49pm |
Lillie,
Thanks I needed that...a slap back into reality.
I just let my insecurities show.
I know all the things you said, just needed to be reminded.
Love You,
Carol
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Posted: Nov 16 2009 at 11:22pm |
Dear Carol, DW and I are not Christians nor do we practice our own religion but we still appreciate what you are doing in the form of these scripture quotes. At their very core, all religions are saying much the same. A daily reminder of such positive, simple, uplifting thoughts is helpful and supportive.
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Posted: Nov 16 2009 at 11:26pm |
Thank you Unklez and Onty
I appreciate the support.
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Posted: Nov 16 2009 at 11:40pm |
No, thank YOU dear Carol......
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Wife Dx: Jul/09. Age: 37. Size: 3cm. BRCA: -ve. Lumpectomy: Aug/09. Micromet 1/9 node. Chemo Start: Sep/09. E5103. DD ACB-> DD Abraxane (Taxol reaction). Zometa (S0307). Canadian Fraction Rads.
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Carol (Tenn)
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Posted: Nov 17 2009 at 9:03am |
Good rainy morning here in West Tennessee. "this is the day the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24 Everyday that the Lord gives us is a good one. One more day to enjoy our family and friends and to worship the Savior!
November 17, 2009
VERSE: The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing. -- Zephaniah 3:17
THOUGHT: God is with us! That's the great message of the story of Jesus (Matt. 1:23). That's the message of hope Zephaniah gives the defeated people of God. God is among us. He is mighty to save. He loves us. He delights in us. He stills the storms of our hearts with his loving touch. He sings us lullabies of joy. God longs to be close to us and invites us to draw near. What will your response be?
PRAYER: Father, strengthen my resolve as I seek to draw near to you. I don't want any imitation relationship with you. I don't want some artificial symbol of you. I want to know you. I want to experience your presence and to be used as your tool of grace in the lives of others. I need your presence to settle the disquietude of my soul. Thank you for being near. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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Posted: Nov 17 2009 at 9:49am |
I can do all things through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
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Carol (Tenn)
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Posted: Nov 17 2009 at 10:13am |
One of the many scriptures I claim as mine... Phil 4:13
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Posted: Nov 18 2009 at 4:21am |
Good morning. And I mean morning...it's just 3:20am here. Wish I could sleep better. Go to see rad MD this morning. Just a follow up. Hope everyone has a blessed day!
November 18, 2009
VERSE: But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. -- 2 Peter 3:18 THOUGHT: Where do you need to grow in your walk with the Lord? How about keeping the tandem targets of grace and knowledge together as your goal. So often we pursue one or the other. But something seems to come unhinged in our soul when either of those becomes more important than the other. Let's keep grace and knowledge together because we see them together in our Savior.
PRAYER: Holy God, I want to grow to be more like Jesus. I know I cannot do that without your Spirit's power and my heart's desire. In addition, dear Father, I want to grow in being a gracious person. I want to know and experience Jesus' presence in my life. Please bless me in this holy quest. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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Posted: Nov 18 2009 at 1:38pm |
Hello Carol,
Sorry you couldn't sleep last night. Those check-up jitters are the pits... "fear of the unknown"
I pray all goes well with you check-up today and you can sleep like a baby tonight.
Thank you for the reminder that knowledge by itself is nothing. But, seeking the will of God for our lives prompted by the acceptance of the "gift of grace" is the only way.
Love in Christ,
Lillie
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Posted: Nov 19 2009 at 7:04am |
Good morning. Hope everyone is doing well this morning. It's always a blessing to hear good news and that's what Caryn got yesterday. God Blessed.
I had my appt for follow up with rad doc and all is well with me too. Again God Blessed.
I posted an update on my grandson's friend on the Prayer Request thread. Please take a look. Again, God Blessed.
November 19, 2009
VERSE: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. -- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 THOUGHT: We are comforted because we are heartbroken. We are comforted because we need a blessing. We are comforted because God loves us. We are comforted to comfort others. While each of the above statements is true, the last is the most crucial one. There is something about comfort that cannot be fully realized until it is shared with someone else. It is that final step in the healing process of grief, disappointment, hurt, and loss. Until we share the comfort we have received, until we pass it on to another, our comfort is weak and shallow and limited. Comfort, pass it on!
PRAYER: O LORD, God of heaven and earth, Creator of the universe, thank you for knowing my heart, caring about my concerns, and comforting me when I am wounded. Help me to share your grace, mercy, and comfort with someone else today. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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Posted: Nov 20 2009 at 5:38am |
Good morning!! Fall is in the air. (it's about time)...I love the changing of the seasons. Thanks to those of you who prayed for my daughter's friends husband who passed away yesterday morning. He was only 37 years old.
This scripture deals with what plagues all of us. Anxiety. Who of us is not at one time or another anxious about a test result or symptom or whatever. Knowing our God is always there to strengthen us and give us courage is a wonderful thing.
Carol
November 20, 2009
VERSE: When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul. -- Psalm 94:19 THOUGHT: God is our comforter, sustainer, and Lord. Only his gracious presence and tender blessings can bring consolation and comfort to our restless and discouraged souls. So let's turn to him, honestly confessing both our sins and our sorrows. Let's ask him to take our anxiety away and restore to us the passion, the joy, and the confidence of our salvation.
PRAYER: Almighty Shepherd, in the noise and confusion of many thoughts burdened by many concerns, minister to me through your Holy Spirit. I need your comfort and peace. I ask for your presence and your grace. In Jesus' name I ask. Amen.
Edited by Carol (Tenn) - Nov 20 2009 at 5:39am
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Posted: Nov 21 2009 at 6:39am |
Good Morning. Happy Saturday! One good thing about Saturday is that usually there aren't any test or doc appts on Saturday...
November 21, 2009
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, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. -- Ephesians 3:20-21
THOUGHT: What grand "Kingdom dreams" do you have for God's glory? What incredible ideas can you imagine requesting that God would bring to fruition? What are your expectations of heaven with God? Now that you have stretched mind, challenged your imagination, and loaded up your expectations, are you ready for some down to earth truth straight from the Marvel of heaven? God is able to do far more than any of that. His power is at work in us to do his glorious will and accomplish his eternal purposes. So let's not set our sights too low and expect too little. Live for his glory and expect to see it at work in your life.
PRAYER: O LORD, God of heavens and earth, my Abba Father and loving Shepherd, please stir my thoughts by your Spirit to dream bigger dreams and have higher hopes than my earthbound and selfish brain can imagine. Give me a sense of wonder and expectation as I live for your glory. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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Posted: Nov 22 2009 at 9:41am |
Good Lord's Day morning! Hope all of you are well enough to go to the church of your choice.
November 22, 2009
VERSE: Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. -- 2 Corinthians 7:1
THOUGHT: God has blessed us with so many wonderful promises. He has secured them through the sending of his Son "to conquer death and bring life and immortality to light." He will "transform our lowly bodies to be like his glorious body." He will take us home to be with him eternally, but until that day, he will live inside us and reveal himself to us. He will make us more than conquerors and will not allow anything to separate us from his love. So what should our response be? Yes, surely we should offer him praise. But, we must not limit our praise to words. God wants our lives to be pure, staying away from what is evil, vile, putrid, and corrupt. He wants us to do this, not so we can claim some moral superiority, but so that we can show him our adoration and reverence. In our desire to offer God praise, let's not forget that one of the greatest ways to praise him is to seek him in purity and holiness!
PRAYER: Forgive me, Heavenly Father, for my sins. Purify my heart and cast out any foothold the devil may have in me because of my sin. Empower me to holiness and accept my life as an offering of praise and thanks to you. In the name of Jesus, I offer you my heart, my life, and my all. Amen.
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Posted: Nov 23 2009 at 5:54am |
Good Morning. I love this verse! Where is my power, where is my strength, where is my courage, where is my hope. MY LORD!!
November 23, 2009
VERSE: Love the LORD, all his saints! The LORD preserves the faithful, but the proud he pays back in full. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD. -- Psalm 31:23-24 THOUGHT: Love the LORD! Be strong because of your hope in the LORD. In other words, recognize where your strength is. Acknowledge your source of grace. Give praise to God for his abundant mercy and power lavished on us through his Holy Spirit. The LORD God does preserve his people. He does honor faithfulness even if it is mocked in this world. The LORD will bless his people and deal justly with those who mock and abuse them.
PRAYER: Give me strength, O LORD, for I find myself in trying times with enemies at my door and opponents on every side. Please give me wisdom to see your grace that leads me. Please give me courage to stand up for what is right, pure, and holy. Please give me vision to see the things you want to use me to do for your glory. Please keep my hope passionately alive as I wait for your work in me to be accomplished. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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Posted: Nov 24 2009 at 6:18am |
Good Morning. Have you ever stumbled?? I have, again and again. What's so great about God's grace is that it's always there. What if God didn't give us unconditional love? What if when we stumbled that was it?? Thank You God for your unconditional love and grace!!
November 24, 2009
VERSE: If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand. -- Psalm 37:23-24
THOUGHT: I don't know about you, but I've stumbled my way through much of life. I've tripped at some of the most embarrassing moments. I've stumbled over my own feet, shoelaces, curbs, and just pure air -- both spiritually and physically. However, I am confident that in my spiritual life, even though I have stumbled from time to time, God has not let me completely fall. When I think I'm going to plunge into the depths of the abyss, the Father's love, care, concern, Scriptures, Holy Spirit, servants, and helpers have kept me from destruction. God's hand does uphold me. He is there in times of trial. He has been mighty to save.
PRAYER: O Father, thank you for your steadying influence in my life. Thank you for lifting me when I have been down, protecting me when I have been vulnerable, and comforting me when I have been broken. I praise you for your grace, your glory, and your nearness. Through Jesus, I offer you my praise and eternal appreciation. Amen.
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