Vida,
I've been praying for you and will continue to do so, and specifically that this aid come in.
I'm praying that your spirit would remain strong, that your body would return to perfect health, that Austin would continue to heal, for Jordan's repentance, for wisdom in guidance with Scott...all of these challenges you are dealing with.
I pray that you would see all this through God's eyes, know that none of it is a surprise to Him. Know that your Good Shepherd, the Almighty and Only God is in your midst.
I pray that in spite of the apparent craziness going on about you in the physical world, that you can rest, yes rest, knowing these truths: He will not give you more than you can bear; He will protect you and direct you as you keep listening for His voice and obey His commands; NOTHING on this earth can steal what is most important, no storm, no person, and certainly not Satan's minions.
Trust in the Lord today, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and he WILL direct your paths. When tempted toward despair, start praising Him, sing in your mind if your voice is weak, quote scripture, do not let the enemy gain a foothold as he attempts to throw confusion and negativity and lies at you. He has NO power over your heart, your eternity, the love and protection of the Lord God over Your life.
Oh sis, I know you can tell me, but you're not looking at a room full of damaged belongings, and feeling the pain of herniated discs, and weakened by bronchitis on top of everything and on and on. No, I can't, but I can see the same God, and open the same Word, and know that it it lies the TRUTH. And that truth applies to you as well as to me, as well as to every child of His from those living in mansions, to those sitting in jail cells in China, and every situation in between. The enemy is working overtime on you right now, but he knows and we know that just like with Job, our Redeemer Lives!
God has already defeated the enemy and one day that enemy and all his hordes are going to begin their eternal rot in hell. Then we will laugh at him, as we claim our amazing eternal home, and these years of suffering will seem like only seconds. Claim that today Sis; you are a daughter of the King, and no flood or sickness or financial hardship will keep you down for long. The Great Shepherd has not left this little sheep's side, keep your eyes up, on Him, and He will guide you through this storm.
