I posted this shortly after the birth of Gwyneth, Happy Birthday Baby Rose! Today is baby G's birthday and it is so awesome to get to see her grow, truly a miracle. Today Tricia is in ICU, these times are stressing. I ask that today you cry out to God on behalf of Tricia. God listens to us! That is mind boggling to me that the God who created this universe cares enough for me, loves me enough, to listen to my prayers, to your prayers.
I wonder who holds your hand? Who has a grasp to you during the trials and tough times that come with life?King David was God's chosen king. Even though David was a "man after God's own heart" David had a life full of trials, some were his own fault, most were not.
David wrote this is Psalm 10:17
You hear, O Lord, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry.
When life comes at you really hard and you hit a bumpy spot, a rough time, stop and realize that God hears your cry. He hears your desire and brings encouragement.
We see this verse in action in the two lives that are touching in the picture above. A child grasping the hand of her father. A whole hand not much bigger than the end of your finger, grasping her father's hand. Because Gwyneth grasped Nate's finger she got to touch her father for the first time. As you read Nate's blog it is obvious that he was emotionally moved (I was simply by looking at the pictures).
How much more do you think our loving Father in heaven, God, loves for us to grasp onto His hand. Man's hand, not much bigger than a speck in the universe, holding the almighty hand of the Creator. We can't do that physically here on earth but we can with our faith and trust hold onto the fact that God is there for us and as Psalm 10:17 says, He listens to us.
4 comments:
Andy, thank you for sharing the insights that God is giving you through all of this. What a beautiful reminder of our weakness and dependance on God for everything.
The road ahead for these two girls is only known by the Father who is holding them so gently and firmly in His hands. We serve an awesome God. He holds the world captive as He unfolds this miracle for His glory.
Laurie in Ca.
For a man who claims to have ADD you speak with great clarity and purpose. I appreciate each post and your thoughts surrounding God's miracle that is taking place in the lives of your family!
Andy,
Or as I refer to you to my husband, Uncle Andy!
Thank you. Thank you for letting God speak through you in such a powerful way. GREAT things will come and are already coming to fruition because of the incredible way your entire family is living their faith in Jesus Christ.
I am already a believer and as you already know...it is a daily walk and by the grace of our most high God it is a constant growing in faith and truth. I have been challenged by your words, Nate's words, Tricia's unfailing determination, Gwyneth's tiny might, and from all the people all over the WORLD (it amazes me!) who are standing praise and awe of our Father.
It has been such an encouragement to know God is on the move in this world. You asked somewhere if there was sucha thing as prayer revial? How about REVIVAL period?! Praise God!
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