Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Strength To The Weary

Isaiah 40:28-31 (New International Version)


28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

My mind and my thoughts are focused on Paul and Sharon Lowry and their family this morning.  Many of you have joined me in continuing to lift them up in prayer as they live through this difficult time since Sharon was diagnosed with brain tumors this past February.  I received a Caringbridge notification last night that Hospice has been called in to serve their needs. 
Even in their times of weakness they have been strong.  They have been such shining examples of faith, hope, and love to all whose lives they have touched and will continue to touch.  God speaks to us through them in the way they live the verses I have included today.  That's what they do.  They live as they have been taught to live according to the Holy Word. 
I have such great respect for them.  They personify the poem I wrote in December 2005 I am sharing with you today.  They understand what life is all about.  They have devoted their lives to sharing God's love.  They know sharing God's love gives Him pleasure.  They have pleased God in the way they daily live.  Their lives are truly examples to others.  They have been willing to adapt and adjust and I know they have done so with happy hearts.  They have accepted God's will.  They are being examples to you even though you don't know them personally, because you know them through me and what I am sharing with you about their lives, their love, their weaknesses and their strength.  But above all, give their suffering a special meaning as you draw closer to God.  Yes, there is a degree of suffering we can't deny.  But there has also been such an outpouring of love and devotion that goes beyond words to express. 
Whatever you are going through today, God will give you exactly as much strength as you need it when you need it just as He is giving Paul and Sharon and their family strength for each day. Take care and make sure you don't waste one minute of this precious gift of life that is yours.  Everyone needs a good example.  Be an example to others today.  In Christian love, Nan

An Example To Others


realize and understand what life is all about
life is all about sharing God's love
sharing God's love will give pleasure to Him
give pleasure to Him in your daily life
in your daily life be an example to others
an example to others is one willing to adapt and adjust
adapt and adjust and do it with a happy heart
a happy heart is one accepting God's will
God's will for your life is to be an example to others


1 comment:

  1. Nan, I have read this post over and over and this always jumps out at me - " 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;
    they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
    HOPE in the Lord - a peace-giving grasp! Such a special and encouragment, over and over!

    Geneva

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