EPHESIANS 3:14-21 "(14)For this reason I kneel before the Father, (15)from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. (16)I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, (17)so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, (18)may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, (19)and to know this love that surpasses knowledge that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.(20)Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, (21)to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."
Refreshing. Paul wrote prayers that I often feel and get to steal his words, and well I suppose God's words for that matter, to express them. I love this passage. I honestly haven't read it in a while and it was one of my first loves in scripture. I now am remembering why. What great hope we have in our Father. God's love surpasses knowledge. GLORIOUS...Don't you think? I do. He is ABLE to do IMMEASURABLY MORE than ALL of the things we ask or even can dream up. I believe this to be true. He is able and He can and His love abounds and far extends beyond circumstances, degrees of book smarts, our human capacity to figure him out, and the greatest love affairs we have ever had. I can breathe better after sitting with this passage. What a most valuable and specific word the Lord had for me today. Onward with the report...
***DAD***
-Praise God for his work... The doctors seem to think that the tumors in his shoulder as well as his lymph node have shrank a considerable amount!!! Also the blood transfusion he received yesterday went GREAT!
1) COMPLETE HEALING... Pray this boldly as we invite doctors to give it their best shot and ask GOD TO DO ONLY WHAT HE CAN DO.
2) Bed sores, diarrhea, sores in his mouth(REAL BAD), and for swelling in his feet; his feet have gotten better but are extremely sensitive and tender.
3)Dad is no longer able to eat at all SO he will have a feeding tube put in towards the end of the week. In the mean time he will be receiving protein and nutrients through his pick line.
4)His white blood cell count is also low. (.50 I believe) He can not have the procedure for the feeding tube done until that count goes up, because they are concerned about infection.
***MOM***
1) She will be starting as the new President of the Chamber of Commerce on April 1st and leaving corporate America! She is thrilled; I feel like she is a senior about to graduate from high school, college bound- she can't wait.
2) She has many obligations in multiple places right now and simply just needs us to pray for her strength and sweet heart.
***The Kiddos***
All is well. Todd is relaxing at the deer lease (which is GREAT!) Have fun bubby! Scott is working each and every day away... We are all so proud of him and he is seemingly feeling better. I have my last test for a long while on Monday at 3:00pm. I am staying with dad at the hospital at night which is precious time for me... We watched a movie together last night and it was fun to just sit with him. Pray for our rest tonight!
I love my family... I am talking about you all. You all have welcome home and I love you in every card we receive in the mail, dish of food brought to our house, visit that brings a smile because of all of the good times and memories we have shared, and in your prayers from people we may not even meet until heaven. WE LOVE YOU WE LOVE YOU WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!! May you be ever consumed with HIS LOVE THAT SURPASSES KNOWLEDGE! Blessings, Kimmy
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Pray pray pray! If you're reading this, get to it! Run don't walk to the feet of the King and ask! Ask him in supplication for huge unfathomable things according to His limitless character! It's His will and joy to see a people restored to Him, and trust in Him for supply and strength. Ask most for the peace of His Spirit in the face of whatever may come. Rejoice in the knowledge that His Glory is ever increasing and constantly rising around us, no matter what we do, say, think, or feel. Pray now!
If nothing else pray for a heart of immediacy and urgency. Whatever you're doing right now, He's worth it. He's worth being glorified in your life this instant and every instant. God cannot be satisfied with being the means to an end, He is always the end.
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