I'm healing...
HE is the Healer of the wounded...
"Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me."
Psalm 30:2
HE is the Mender of the broken hearted...
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
Psalm 147:3
HE is the Restorer of the torn relationship...
"Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter,
you will restore my life again;
you will restore my life again;
from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up."
Psalm 71:20
As I was driving home from work today I realized how far God has brought me on this journey to know Him better, to trust Him more fully and to obey Him more faithfully. I thought about the broken shards of my life (heart) and how God has rearranged the pieces to make a piece of artwork only He could design. It's unique, it's different, it's fragile and it's beautiful...it's my life (artwork) with His fingerprints...
"...and provide for those who grieve —
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of joy
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair."
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of joy
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair."
Isaiah 61:3
You could call it (my life) a "stained glass"...my life stained with His...His blood soaked into my life to bring earthly healing AND an ultimate healing!
I'm pulling out my thankfulness journal again...
#2235 - Jacob Thomas Hess...being able to watch him every Monday
#2236 - the privilege of being a grandmother "Mama Lisa"
#2237 - movie night with my family
#2238 - meeting Mike Lange
#2239 - relaxing trip to Florida
#2240 - renewed strength
Mike & Lisa
January 2015
Yes, I've met an amazing gentleman...Mike Lange. We met October 27, 2014 and it has been a whirlwind of three months. He is more than kind to me...patient, soft-spoken and treats me like a queen. He has taught me the art of a "dining experience" and not just eating out! We enjoy many of the same interests: Jesus, family, tennis, the water, sunshine, card/board games, eating, staying fit & travel...it is so fun to have someone to share the joys of life with.
One of the greatest joys lately is watching Jacob grow. I have the privilege of keeping him on my day off (Monday) every week. He is such a good baby and I'm so blessed to have him so close by so that I can be involved in his life. I pray daily that he will "grow in wisdom and favor with God and man". His grandpa would have adored him and I know Jacob would've loved his "Cha Cha Tom"!
As for me...my health is great. I'm so thankful for the strength God gives me everyday. Each day is a gift and I don't take any moment for granted. Life is precious and I intend to "choose joy" with each breath God continues to bless me with!
Jacob Thomas Hess - 4 months old
One of the greatest joys lately is watching Jacob grow. I have the privilege of keeping him on my day off (Monday) every week. He is such a good baby and I'm so blessed to have him so close by so that I can be involved in his life. I pray daily that he will "grow in wisdom and favor with God and man". His grandpa would have adored him and I know Jacob would've loved his "Cha Cha Tom"!
As for me...my health is great. I'm so thankful for the strength God gives me everyday. Each day is a gift and I don't take any moment for granted. Life is precious and I intend to "choose joy" with each breath God continues to bless me with!
1 comment:
LLIsa, I am a member of First baptist Venice. I met your dad and he shared a little of your story. (he cried while he shared) I was widowed at 45---my husband of 21 years was killed in a car accident. I remarried a widower with three children, We put our five together and held on for dear life. We have been married eight years. Just as things began to settle down I learned I had cancer.I am one year cancer free(?) .Praising God with or with out cancer!
I would love to meet you if ever you are in Venice. I have a website www.wordofjoy.org (In the process of being updated!) BLessings!
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