Freshness
Lamentations 3:23 "Great is His Faithfulness, His mercies begin afresh every morning". I read that last night going to bed after a day of hopelessness and anguish. I went yesterday morning to pay the undertaker and as I left him I began to think that I'd just paid Jill's funeral and everything went downhill from there. By last night I had walked 10-12 mile trying to find comfort in God but all evaded me.
One thing I prayed yesterday as I walked was "Lord today afresh I plant my roots into your mercy, grace and love, You have to help me through this.
Then Gerry gave me this verse last night and I thought, something of God begins afresh everyday if we seek it and allow it.
I'm allowing God, I'm giving Him permission to refresh me today, to restore my soul and I'm praying that for you today as well. I continue to value your prayers in this darkest valley of my soul, a valley of brokeness and tears.
Love yas
6 Comments:
Hi Philip
Woke this morning with a real burden on my heart for you and then read your blog. We played lisa's song The cherry blossom tree last night at cell and we all wept. All i could think of was Jill's funeral. No words of wisdom for you sorry, but we love you and our hearts break for you. In our prayers love you
Hazel xo
The original New Testament Greek word parakletos which literally means called to one's side, was used to describe someone who pleaded another's cause, or who helped others by defending or comforting them."
One of my teachers in Bible College implied that the word means, "walking (actively) alongside". I've always loved that thought.
My pastor in Canada lost his wife as well, and as I lived with them for a year, I thought of her as a second mom. Years later the pain has lessened, but she is no less missed.
It's a long road, but please know when you are out walking, the Holy Spirit walks (actively) alongside you. We walk alongside you as well. We feel (albeit a fraction) your pain.
Liana and Joni
hi phil
just wanted to say how amazing you were on sunday night, good to see you back up doing what you do best , you were absolutely fantastic and it was really challenging you are an amazing man Phil and a perfect example of what a Great Man Of God is , love ya loads man....... praying my heart out for ya
Hi Phil,
Words don't come easy. . but your a real inspiration. . . Thinking of you and the family. . .
Ricky
hi philip your in my thoughts and prayers, great to see you out and about. hope your sleeping better now. god is really working in your life your a great example!xo
hi philip,
reading your blog tonight again as i do everyday......you are and will always be in our thoughts and prayers, missed you dearly at cell last night but you needed your time which is understandable..another hard day past and gone and into a new one already. really loved seeing and hearing you back where you belong on sunday night,it's something i have really missed.. brought a smile to my face, i am so proud to be part of emmanuel.. what a great church, great teaching, great people and a great pastor! love you loads xxxxxxxx hope you rest well tonight. god bless xx
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