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Date Posted: 16:02:39 11/28/02 Thu
Author: Cheri
Subject: In place of today's inspiration & horse fact...Happy Thankgiving! See in reply.
In reply to: Cheri 's message, "A New Week. Daily Inspirations, and Horse Facts.." on 18:21:58 11/25/02 Mon













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[> Friday's inspiration.. -- Cheri, 17:26:58 11/30/02 Sat



EMERGING FROM THE FOG

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Hebrews 11:1-3 (NRSV)


Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.

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I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, "Do not fear, I will help you."

- Isaiah 41:13 (NRSV)

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WE were driving home from a convention when we encountered a very dense fog. I could barely see, yet it was dangerous to pull over because I could not see the roadside. My husband and I prayed hard, and I kept driving for what seemed miles. My fingernails were cutting into my hands from gripping the steering wheel so hard. Finally, we made it through the fog safely and saw the beginning of a beautiful morning.

Last year our son died. As a result I felt as if I were in a similar dense fog with zero visibility. I went about my daily activities with little thought about the task at hand. I smiled, but the smile had no joy behind it. I went through many stages of grief but still felt empty. Yet I could not pull over and wait for the pain to pass.

Now after almost two years, I feel as if I am emerging from the fog. My pain is still here, but it is not as severe as it was. I am beginning to see beautiful mornings again, and I am thankful for my dear husband, my family and friends. Most of all, I know that God has held my hand every moment-and still does.


Prayer: When fear and uncertainty enter our lives, O God, help us to
trust that you hold our hand. Amen.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
When fog surrounds us, God is there with us.

-- Jeanette Boals (Florida, U.S.A.)

PRAYER FOCUS: Parents whose child has died
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