Love Lifted Me

Psalms 28:7 "The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

The above verse was the verse my Pastors wife shared earlier today. This verse has been such an encouragement today. As I share my day you'll understand why I have the title I  have and the verse I'm using tonight.

So going back to this morning, I got up and prepared for my day and we'll for the first time in awhile felt I could do a little more before having to relax or even nap.  A dear couple from our church, Bro. Danny and Mrs. Sandy came to visit. While they were here the first not so good news came in. Our Pastor, Rick Walter, was in the ER in the worst pain he's been in since being diagnosed with cancer. We then learned he would be admitted. As I read the verse I was reminded again God is his strength! God's my strength and loves us all.

Then just a short time after they had gone, my husband was on his way to work, he calls me. I learn that a friend who had cancer and was battling pneumonia had gone to heaven this morning.  It was at first hard because she had loved, encouraged, supported, and much more after Mrs. Betty learned I had cancer. She had her own health issues but through love I was lifted up in prayer by a very wonderful lady.

Shortly after I found out about her passing, I recieved a call from another dear friend who also has had cancer, Mrs. Kelly. Why did she call, to encourage me, to let me know she understood and that she was praying. Again, the Verse was brought to mind, the Lord was helping me via friends.

After talking to Kelly, I knew I needed to do something,  not just sit and fret. I tackled a fairly easy project, practiced piano, prayed for many.

Then to end my day, our assistant Pastors wife came over. She brought supper, we had a time of fellowship, had a piano lesson and enjoyed a little more fellowship. When she headed out I was refreshed by how my day had been.

I have shared this with you because love lifted me through friends. God encouraged me through friends. He helped me get through what could have been a bad Day, by friends. However this isn't just friends, these are friends who have heartaches, some times harder than what I'm going through. Some just as concerned for others as I am. See friends, no matter what your heartache or struggle, God can use you and his scripture to uplift, encourage and help others. My goal is to do the same as Jennie, Sandy, Kelly and Marion did today. Not just say I'll help, pray, etc But actually do it.

If none of the ladies had come, messaged or done anything I'd still have the Lord doing all this through his word. I'm thankful for those who go the extra mile.
I could list several others who have texted, called or messaged. Who are you encouraging in the Lord Today?

I'm not perfect, I hurt, I worry, just as the next person. However I trust in, lean on, depend on, love and serve the one whos love lifts me!

So make today Amazing by doing for another!

The Potter knows the Clay

https://youtube/nSY9mM2ARL0   "The Potter knows the Clay"

Before I get to my topic just a little about us as a family and keeping our family in a routine and staying focused. Happy Fall! Happy Schooling! 🙄 Do everything decently and in order. That is exactly what we're trying to do. This is my youngest sons senior year and it's not exactly as I had planned it. Thankfully though my Lord knows what I wanted to do and what I can do. I'm also very thankful for a son, understands these changes. My wonderful husband is so amazing and he's my rock!!! Working long hours, going to my treatments with me, even cooking our noon meal most days yet always with a smile. I love him dearly!!

Hopefully you listened to the song at the beginning of this blog entry. The Potter, Jesus Christ, knows the Clay, you and me. We each face our own trial/fire. Though it takes time and prayers to know sometimes why you're going through the fire, don't fight the the Potter.

Thus far I believe there's been several purposes of my cancer.
1. To get closer to the Lord
2. To bring my family closer
3. To be a better soul winner
4. To help prepare one for facing the dreaded cancer
What else is there? I don't know, but as the pain grows in my feet from the neuropathy, I have two choices: a) fight the Potter and not let him show me what I'm to learn or b) learn, grow and let the Potter form the clay.
As I face the unknown in areas upcoming God is my Potter and he knows what I can handle.

What's your trial/fire? Don't fight the Potter but rather endure the pain and learn from it.

Our next appointment is actually tomorrow. First appointment at 11:00. This is my 5th appointment. Just one more treatment on this round of chemo, then I get a little break from chemo 😃

Friend if you don't know the Potter let me introduce you to Him.
He's my Saviour, he died on the cross not just for me but for you as well. Jesus did this because he loves us!
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
We're all sinners but God has forgiven us of our sins. All you need to do is ask Jesus to forgive you come into your heart! He wants to give you a home in heaven! More importantly Jesus wants to be the center of Your life!

So why not make your day amazing by accepting the fire you're in and that "The Potter knows the Clay!"