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Date Posted: 00:06:28 05/21/10 Fri
Author: Rev. Mark McManus
Author Host/IP: 98.127.31.133
Subject: Re: Prayer Request for Self
In reply to: Sandi Stevens 's message, "Prayer Request for Self" on 09:30:43 05/19/10 Wed

Dear Sister Sandi,

It indeed sounds like you have a lot before you.

I have found in my own life that when in that place I need to reach out to those who although care about, and love me; are not emotionally involved, which gives a sense of perspective that is loving but objective.

Firstly, you have taken that step in reaching out.. Amen :)

There is an old prayer that you may have heard before;

God grant me the serenity, to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

With the law suit, I am guessing you have sought wise counsel, and done all you can do. Now it's time to surrender the outcome to the Lord. Our Lord is not only righteous, but His plans are indeed higher than ours. We just do what is set before us, to do OUR best, and the Lord does His part in what is best for the rest, thus we partner in faith with our heavenly Father.

I only know this from the many times I have tried to take the wheel, saying (You don't understand Lord, I need this >>>>> right now.. so I have to jump on this because you might not get it done in the time I think you should...Hmmm I think you get my point)

As far as the Job...absolutely we not only will pray for you but again.. All you can do is the footwork..

WE break the ground
WE till the soil and plant the seed
WE tend the garden

but GOD brings the harvest in its due season.. Just remember, your heavenly Father Loves you SOOO much.. He wants the best for you, and He wants us to depend on Him. He is our Abba (Daddy). Holy, righteous, Almighty, yet so deeply in love with his children..

As far as your mother.. (Again speaking from my own experience in my own human frailty and short comings at times) All I can do is..

a. I Ask the Lord to search my heart; that should their be something I have done to cause wounding, or hurt that he would show me, then give me the strength and grace to make ammends and ask forgiveness to the best of my ability.

If it is something I have no control over, and the other person is simply in a place of unforgiveness, or something that is (not my stuff) I have to surrender that over to Him, remember that it is not my stuff, and that my worth and value, comes not from man, but my Lord and Savior.

I had a Father who was an alcoholic; My brother who has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, was being verbally abused by him. After I interceded in order to rescue my brother from the situation, I became the enemy, and my father disowned me, sent back any and all pictures of myself, my wife, and children. Yes it was hurtful, but I had to absolutely surrender it to the Lord.

a. I had no power over his choices, and rejection
b. I had to realize that it wasn't about my value, worth, or even worthiness to be loved, it was about his choices.
c, It wasn't my stuff. I couldn't change it, So I needed the Lord to keep me focused on what I "could" change, which was how I would respond, and...whether I would embrace wounding words, or Gods word, and those of the people who loved us, and knew us.

Just a reflection.....

Lord if there is a wrong needing righted, grant me the strength and grace to do what I need to do to walk uprightly before you.

Lord, if there is a wrong done against me, grant me the wisdom and strength to do what is righteous, and surrender the rest to the loving and just care of your holiness.

Lord if there is a need that stands before me, give me the tenacity and wisdom to do all I can in planting, tilling, and tending, and the peace in knowing that the harvest then, is in your season and ultimately perfect timing.

Be of good courage, take heart, and know that the Lord our God, and precious savior Jesus Christ, is with you where ever you go. His arm is not too short, nor His strength ever fading, nor his love ever failing.

We all are plagued with human stubbornness at moments, so...be stubborn in standing on this:

My God is faithful. I can't see what He is doing today, but HE can already see my tomorrow. My God..is faithful my Father loves me... This too shall pass..My God IS...faithful.

God bless you sister..

Focus on what you CAN do, surrender that rest.. and begin reminding the Lord..of all the MANY times that HE has been so gracious, and faithful in your life.. it will bless Him and bring fresh courage, hope, and strength, to your heart.

Your brother in Christ

Pastor Mark

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Re: Prayer Request for Self -- Sandi Stevens, 08:34:50 05/24/10 Mon