Waiting and Praising July 26, 2007

God is amazing and I am overwhelmed at what he has been doing in our lives through Niel’s tumor. Niel’s surgery is less than a week away now, and as time gets closer it begins to feel more and more real. The enemy likes to plant thoughts of fear and doubt, but I know that God has us in his hands and he has given us his peace that passes all understanding. We are overwhelmed by all of the love and support and prayer that we are receiving. I know that God is using other people in our life as the hands and feet of Christ. I know we are not the same people we were 5 weeks ago. God has increased our faith, our joy and our peace through this trial. Jesus has always been real to me, but my faith was not very bold. God has given me boldness to speak his name through this. I can’t help but praise Him for that, he is amazing! We cannot talk about what is going on in our lives without mentioning Jesus and what he is doing for us. In my mind and heart there is no separtion from what is happening right now and God. Even though it is scary and something I would have never chosen; I know God is using this to grow us closer to him and to touch other people’s lives. I just pray that I can remain full of faith in Him and that he continues to give us his peace. I am so thankful that I am saved by his grace! He is a good God!