It’s been a very tough week for our household. I’ve spend about three weeks on a partial fast. This was to help me find peace with the election whichever way it would go and now in retrospect I’m so very glad I did that. I think we often get the impression that prayer is about getting what you want but I don’t believe that at all. I think it’s fine to make requests to God but then faith gets involved where we trust God to answer as He sees fit. I broke my fast to land right in the middle of the worst flu I’ve experienced in a very long time. This swept through our house like the black plague of old leaving me now still weakened and not at all completely recovered. What’s my point in all this? Well, bottom line is in spite of it all I feel peace. This must be the peace that passes all understanding…certainly mine because I don’t understand at all. Right now we’ve got a winter storm watch and looking at the sky I can really believe it
. It’s windy and icy cold and I just don’t feel well enough to take more pictures so I hope this will suffice for now. Let not your hearts be troubled. Blessings to you all.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Bleak
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I enjoyed your comments on prayer, fasting, and peace. Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks my friend, I'm working on it...I'm so ready to feel better.
DeleteI am just now shaking this nasty bug..i dont ever want to see it again....You have weathered this storm better then i have and you know the implications better then i having lived over seas and seeing it first hand...Today however, i am good, cant say it hasnt changed me as it has, but now, i am seeing things different, i really hope he accomplishes what he has set out to do and i hope it happens fast, i want them to see first hand what they asked for, i know we have to suffering along for the ride, but it will be worth it if they finally see ...
ReplyDeleteI think this whole election business effects us differently. You're right I've seen the effects of irresponsible governments the world over and it's not pretty but this unexplainable peace remains...go figure. I don't know if collapse will wake any up that are currently asleep...didn't help them in Europe. We shall see where things go.
DeleteHey, brother...praying for you all for recovery and safety! Sorry to hear you are having a tough time of it! The fast was a good idea...I did not fast but I did have a peace about it. Was disappointed but I know it is all in his hand! Take it easy...chicken soup might help!
ReplyDeletegrace to you
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You're a comfort my friend, I know that this didn't happen for lack of prayer and seeking of God's face for sure. Soup is on the menu today, I hope it will help, nothing tastes normal to me right now.
DeletePeace that passes all understanding is great to have. To pray that God will appoint the best man for the job, whatever that job is, great to do. Sorry you have been hit by one of these tiresome bugs that seem to be circulating worldwide, we have them here, people struck down in various ways and just when you think it has gone, it takes up residence again. Thank God for His Strength and Peace
ReplyDeleteYou're right, that peace is priceless! Tiresome is a good word describing the prevailing feeling about this darn flu. Thank you so much for your prayers my friend, God's blessings to you.
DeleteSo sorry you all have the flu. I'm not surprised about the election. Only God knows what's ahead. I hope the soup is a big help to everyone.
ReplyDeleteIt's been miserable for us but the kids are not doing as badly as they were at least...the soup is so good!
DeleteI am so sorry you have been sick with the flu Joe. The photo is wonderful. What a beautiful scene!
ReplyDeleteThis too shall pass my friend. I'm glad you liked the photo...it was icy out there let me tell you!
DeleteThrough the tunnel of darkness
ReplyDeletePassing with aid
All things through Him
There is a Light
Always will be a light.
Love that John!
DeletePraying you all feel better Joe. Its been in my house and in my for way too long. Im feeling better so off to my sisters to rest and have a few laughs.
ReplyDeleteIts cool here and so much snow. Schools closed, roads and highways closed down. It snowing but tomorrow the sun will shine and with the Grace of God beside me Im off. Prayers for you all again.
xo to you all.
This flu seems to have hit a lot of families, it's a miserable thing but this too must bow to health eventually. Snow and bitter cold are supposed to arrive come this evening with possible five inches of snow...we'll see. Thank you for the prayer Lisa, I appreciate it so much.
DeleteI am sorry to hear you having a tough time that I never forget time for disappointed was you it happens to you just small time for you starting with you soon Joe!
ReplyDeleteWe must endure, that I know for sure, these times require tough faith...fact is I think this is just what faith is made for!
DeleteOh Joe. I am so sorry that all of you have gone through this. And as for the rest, we stand shoulder to shoulder.
ReplyDeleteIt's been annoying to say the least but hopefully we're on the other side of it as far as the flu is concerned as to the other..well, we're all going to need each other more than ever before I expect.
DeleteI think it is wonderful how God has caused so many of us to cross paths. He even uses the internet. Joe I an sorry to hear you all have been so sick, and praying you all have a quick and full recovery and this thing does not linger on. May you continue to sense God Peace in these circumstances. God Bless you and your family according to His Will.
ReplyDeleteDianne :)
It is an amazing thing how God does that isn't it? The internet can be a wonderful tool. We're all feeling better today for the most part but not quite 100%. Thanks for your prayers and friendship Dianne, it continues to be a great blessing.
DeleteSorry you and your family has been sick Joe. We've been pretty lucky here where that's concerned. When you come right down to it finding peace is the most releasing feeling there is. God is great! Hugs
ReplyDeleteIt's been a real battle for us, I pray you remain outside of the physical battle, it's just nasty. Peace is beautiful...I never have felt the need for it more.
DeleteHealth is so important and we dont realise this every day.But me....well last months i feel rich Rich cos ( hold wood) i even dont know what the flu is
ReplyDeleteAnd then a good friend of mine lost his new born baby..My colleagues daughter has leukemia and i can go on like this.For some ppl its raining stones instead of water.
And then Joe we have to have faith. But i also ask WHY?
Be well soon Joe and smile.Snow will be there and i dont like it.
I've been messed up physically for so long now that I almost forget what "well" feels like but I'm ready to go back to it! Snow has been a quick thing this season, I begin to seriously question if we're really going to have the mild season they talked about but it's not over yet.
DeleteI do hope you get a mild Winter to give you all a break.
ReplyDeleteHigh of 43 today and the snow is melting off well, it gives me hope!
DeleteI sure hope you are back normal again, but still feel at peace.
ReplyDeleteFeeling much better thank you!
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