Saturday, September 19, 2009
Win the lottery or Proverbs 3:5,6? Yesterday I had a visit from the nurse specialist. She told me of a new way to handle my breathing, sort of a pacemaker for the diaphragm. She told me that it is very expensive and there is a 10 person trial and they have done 6. There are 4 spaces left and if I got one it wouldn't cost me a thing. When she told me this my heart started to beat faster. I began to calculate the odds of getting one of the four spots. Just as I was getting all excited I remembered Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. I realized that I have never won a lottery but that God promised that he would direct all my paths and I have proven this over and over. He has never failed so good bye lottery and I will stick to Proverbs 3:5,6
Hi John! The idea of a machine to help breathing is interesting. Lotteries are one thing but to work on a problem there is the fun. God will decide! I'm sure Laverne has told you we are hoping to use Skype to talk to you but have a problem with electronic devices at the hospital. We are sure glad to have this opportunity to hear how you are doing. Thing of you. Tom and Inge-Lore
ReplyDeleteWe are standing with you on Prov. 3:5-6, trusting that the God of heaven will bring about what is best for both you and Laverne. We will pray that God would move those making the decision to make the best one for you. And also praying that you'll get a machine! :-)
ReplyDeleteWe are so thankful for this blog, an amazing way for us to keep up-to-date on what's happening. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
Hi John & Laverne: Just wanted to let you know that checking your blog site has become a daily ritual for me. "The Minister's Cat" is listed under my favorites, so it is just a click away. I also want to thank you for sharing your life and progress with all of us. Your trust in the Lord and His continual supplying of your needs is such an inspiration. Philippians 4:13 "I can do everything through him who gives me strength".
ReplyDeleteIn my prayers, Sherry Hawkins
HI John and family.
ReplyDeleteI am so blessed when I read your blog.
We are so fortunate to have a FATHER that knows much better then we do what is best for us. And you are blessed because you are handing over each and every problem to HIM.