I'm early with my Thankful Thursday post.....this week.....
When we found out that my Dad had cancer, the Lord gave our daughter Ashley 2 Chronicles to hold onto. We often read it when we become worried, or concerned. Our favorite portion is:
2 Chronicles 20: 15 & 16,
This is what the LORD says to you: 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's. 16 Tomorrow march down against them.
What a GREAT promise to stand on. The BATTLE is not yours...nor is it mine, but rather...it's GOD'S.
So today (Thursday), as my Dad is at the hosptial having a balloning/stent procedure on one of his heart arteries....and having his main neck artery checked out....I'm standing on the promise of God's word that says...He's in control of this battle.
I often wonder what the world does when they face hard life issues, when they have nothing to stand upon???
We truly are a BLESSED people, who are priveledged to call upon the name of our Savior in our day/time of trouble and he's there...walking right along side of us!!!
Father, I'm SO thankful that you are right in the center of this situation. I pray that as my parents make the hour drive to the hospital that you cover them with your sweet...sweet...peace. The kind of peace that passeth ALL understanding. Calm all worry and all fear.
And remind us Father, as we come to you with our prayer requests, to come to you FIRST with Thanksgiving....for truly we have SO much to be THANKFUL for!!
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Amen! Praying for your Dad.
ReplyDeleteKim, I am praying for your dad. Hope all went well today for him. Please let me know how he is. Also are you safe from tonights storms that moved into your area.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful passage to hold close to your heart during time of trouble or struggle.
Hang in there my dear friend. I am praying for all of you as you do for us over here.
Amen! Praying all went well for your dad. Don't you love that verse, the battle is not ours!! Praise God.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Sheryl
I LOVE that verse! A kind woman who has mentored me has many many times given me that verse---on the brink of every battle! It is NOT ours..but the LORDs and an awesome opportunity for HIM to show us how spectacular He can be and IS!
ReplyDeleteKIM---even when the enemy attempts to thwart God's plan through attacking His children...God is still sovereign and can work His wonderous ways in our lives...even when we aren't looking. Even when we aren't looking. On our faces before HIM in our prayer room/closet.
I will be praying for you and your family. Your dad has the ultimate PHYSICAN! Nothing happens that God is not fully aware of.
I appreciate you and your call of ministry.
Keep praising. He does HIS BEST works at ground zero.
I will keep you and your dad in my prayers. Take care, Susie h
ReplyDeleteDear Kim,
ReplyDeletePlease know I'm still over here praying for your dad. I know the Lord is there with him to lift him up.
He is truly His shield, strong tower and very present help in this time of need!!!
Thanks for sharing your grateful heart with all of us.
LOVE THAT SONG TOO!!
The Battle is the Lords!!
ReplyDeleteThe battle is the Lords. Oh, and it truly is. If God is for us, who can be against us.
Wonderful post. I feel your love for Jesus in these words. Have a peacful Thursday.
Hi my sweet friend! I will never forget when I first discovered and claimed this verse. It was in one of the many battles of raising a certain teenage girl. It is so hard to parent a kid who continually makes poor choices. I was feeling so beaten and then I realized that the battle belongs to the Lord! Thanks for the reminder of that today. I will be on my knees praying for your parent's health this week.
ReplyDeleteTake care....
Love,
Kelley
The battle is not your's, but God's. Wow what a verse!!
ReplyDeletePraying for your Dad.
Praying for you and your dad, dear Kim.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord remind you all of His truth during the dark moments.
Praying for a good report. Rest in Him, dear friend.
Kim...Amen! Stand strong for the Lord has fought this Battle! I'm so sorry to hear your dad's test results and I'll stand in pray with you for him and your mom and family. Let us stand on His Promise made here in 2 Chronicles 20! Be encouraged that
ReplyDeleteour Lord, the Healer...has already taken this and HE is Jehovah Ropheka
and our Great Physician! We pray for safe travel and a wall of protection around your folks!
Since GOD MADE you and me GLAD, we are thankful for all He has done and will do! I love this song and your thankful, joyful attitude.
May Our Lord give you strength and comfort to stand through this battle! You have blessed me with your TT post and now I pray that
God sustain your way! Be blessed!
OH sweet Kim, I am praying for your dad too! Actually I am praying for all of you.....that God's hand will be on each one of you and you will know He is beside you in a very real way!
ReplyDeleteKeep me updated on your daddy!
Love you,
Denise
What a wonderful TT today. To have a thankful heart even in the midst of a storm. I often remember the words of a great friend..."In order to have a testimony we have to go thru a test first!" God will sustain us and IN ALL things we will praise the Lord! I have said a prayer for your Dad tonight -Blessings, Laurie
ReplyDeleteGod is our healer and it is God's will for us to be whole physically. i'm believing with you for the healing and fast recovery of your dad. God bless!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you to know that I prayed for you Dad.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing that verse.
Beth@TheAccidentalPharisee
Your family is in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your verse. I love that one also.
What a precious TT you are having. Resting in the promises of God's Word gives us strength beyond measure, doesn't it? Praying for your dad...
ReplyDeleteI just said a prayer for your dad and will think of him today. I was so thankful for all of you praying for my mom with her cancer and having hip surgery and I am glad that I can do the same for your family. I pray your dad is held in our saviors hands and he is healed if it is our Lords will. I pray the same for my mom. I am so glad we have Jesus to lean on. I truly don't know what the world does without Him.
ReplyDeleteI love that verse of scripture! It is a really huge anchor. Praying for your family...Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI, too, am so thankful we can turn to God and let Him have all our worries and our concerns.
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for your Dad.
Happy Thankful Thursday!
I stand on the promise with you today. I just finished praying for you and your sweet Daddy.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you both.
Lea
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This is your sacrifice of praise and I love it
ReplyDeleteThat indeed is a very powerful passage. I like your question about people not having anything to stand on. I too often wonder where people turn when they are facing a difficult life situation...
ReplyDeleteI am glad that the procedure did not had to be done on your dad!!!! What a great testimony on trusting God in all things.
Thank you so much for sharing your grateful heart with us this week.
Be blessed today and always...