Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12: 6, 7
I'm continually grateful to God for His grace. The strength and joy I experience everyday is only by His grace. Thank you all for your prayers and support.
Luke 12: 22 - 31
Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing. Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds! Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things?
Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?
And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need."
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Afflictions and deliverance
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28).
Finally found a Lungs Specialist whose goal is to increase my lung capacity and diffusion rate. I'm glad I did not agree to the open lung biopsy as demanded by the Respirologist. It was not necessary after all. I am still praying and believing God for a miracle, that my lungs be restored to wholeness, and that the scar tissues on them be healed and be reversed. I am also praying that the Holy Spirit will make intercession on my behalf as He does for all saints according to the will of God.
Psalm 34:18 - 20
Many are the afflictions of the righteous:
but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
The righteous person may have many troubles,
but the LORD delivers him from them all;
He protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.
God is still God and He is in the business of delivering His people.
Remain in Him!
Finally found a Lungs Specialist whose goal is to increase my lung capacity and diffusion rate. I'm glad I did not agree to the open lung biopsy as demanded by the Respirologist. It was not necessary after all. I am still praying and believing God for a miracle, that my lungs be restored to wholeness, and that the scar tissues on them be healed and be reversed. I am also praying that the Holy Spirit will make intercession on my behalf as He does for all saints according to the will of God.
Psalm 34:18 - 20
Many are the afflictions of the righteous:
but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
The righteous person may have many troubles,
but the LORD delivers him from them all;
He protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.
God is still God and He is in the business of delivering His people.
Remain in Him!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
A tribute to Toks
Dear Toks,
It was a honor to have known you and to have enjoyed some of the blessings you spread while with us. Your passing away from the body, while sad for us both friends and family, means you are now present with the Lord.
When you sang "I can only imagine" a few years ago, it made me reflect not knowing that you were soon to experience that day. I hope the experience was more glorious than you ever imagined.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_OB7d-B1Vw
Rest in peace Toks. You will continue to live in our memories.
RIP beloved friend,
Signed Hebrew woman.
It was a honor to have known you and to have enjoyed some of the blessings you spread while with us. Your passing away from the body, while sad for us both friends and family, means you are now present with the Lord.
When you sang "I can only imagine" a few years ago, it made me reflect not knowing that you were soon to experience that day. I hope the experience was more glorious than you ever imagined.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_OB7d-B1Vw
Rest in peace Toks. You will continue to live in our memories.
RIP beloved friend,
Signed Hebrew woman.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
The Hebrew women
The midwives answered Pharaoh, “Hebrew women are not like Egyptian women; they are vigorous and give birth before the midwives arrive.” Exodus 1:19
God's miracle is sometimes hard for people in the medical field to comprehend. With a 50% lung capacity and a 30% diffusion rate, my respirologist stated that they overestimated the severity of my condition because I should not be able to do all the things I can do. He, of course, would still like a lung biopsy. Just like the Hebrew women in the days of Exodus, God has made me vigorous and He gives me strength from day to day without the intervention of the respirologist.
Psalm 34:18-20 (King James Version)
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions (troubles) of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
God's miracle is sometimes hard for people in the medical field to comprehend. With a 50% lung capacity and a 30% diffusion rate, my respirologist stated that they overestimated the severity of my condition because I should not be able to do all the things I can do. He, of course, would still like a lung biopsy. Just like the Hebrew women in the days of Exodus, God has made me vigorous and He gives me strength from day to day without the intervention of the respirologist.
Psalm 34:18-20 (King James Version)
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions (troubles) of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Restoration
Isaiah 49:8-9
This is what the LORD says: “In the time of my favor I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I will help you; I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land and to reassign its desolate inheritances, to say to the captives, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Be free!’.
Thank you all for your continued prayers and support. I believe I have found favor with God and He is restoring my body back to wholeness. I had my lung function test yesterday and my capacity has gone up to 50%. I am still believing God for 100% capacity. My joints and muscles are much stronger, less inflamed and they ache less. The Lord, in His mercy, is doing His restoration work on me!
2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
This is what the LORD says: “In the time of my favor I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I will help you; I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land and to reassign its desolate inheritances, to say to the captives, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Be free!’.
Thank you all for your continued prayers and support. I believe I have found favor with God and He is restoring my body back to wholeness. I had my lung function test yesterday and my capacity has gone up to 50%. I am still believing God for 100% capacity. My joints and muscles are much stronger, less inflamed and they ache less. The Lord, in His mercy, is doing His restoration work on me!
2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
The Mercy of God
Did you know that mercy is an attribute of God?
2 Chronicles 6:19
Yet, LORD my God, give attention to your servant’s prayer and his plea for mercy. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence.
Psalm 4:1
Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
Psalm 57:1
Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.
Psalm 123:2
As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, till he shows us his mercy.
Micah 7:18
Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.
Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
1 Peter 1:3
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead
1 Peter 2:10
Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
2 John 1:3
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love.
Jude 1:21
keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.
I pray that the mercy of God will continue to be with us and give us peace, Amen.
2 Chronicles 6:19
Yet, LORD my God, give attention to your servant’s prayer and his plea for mercy. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence.
Psalm 4:1
Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
Psalm 57:1
Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.
Psalm 123:2
As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, till he shows us his mercy.
Micah 7:18
Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.
Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
1 Peter 1:3
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead
1 Peter 2:10
Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
2 John 1:3
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love.
Jude 1:21
keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.
I pray that the mercy of God will continue to be with us and give us peace, Amen.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me!
Thinking more about the potter and the clay, it struck me that we need God's mercy. The two examples below are prayers for mercy.
Matthew 20:29-34
As Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” The crowd rebuked them and told them to be quiet, but they shouted all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked. “Lord,” they answered, “we want our sight.” Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.
Matthew 15:22-28
A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said. He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” “Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” Then Jesus said to her, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed at that moment.
Lord Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us. Show us your compassion. Heal us. Amen.
Matthew 20:29-34
As Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” The crowd rebuked them and told them to be quiet, but they shouted all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked. “Lord,” they answered, “we want our sight.” Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.
Matthew 15:22-28
A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said. He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” “Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” Then Jesus said to her, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed at that moment.
Lord Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us. Show us your compassion. Heal us. Amen.
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