HIS BLESSINGS

Matthew 10:29-31

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny ? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Springtime is coming, birds fly in the air,

God watches over them, giving them care.

Not one of them falls without His consent,

And it's so with us, so let us be content.

He knows all about us and what we need,

So cheer up dear child; you will succeed.

God values you more than all of the birds,

So rest dear reader upon these sweet words. (RP)

Our Bible class was a blessing yesterday. I am so thankful for the ones who come to study God's word. They help me teach. We have fun. His blessings upon us are so evident. Margie had a good night last night. It is such a blessing when she is able to sleep. Please pray she will be able to do the physical therapy routines without getting ill. She has had to limit them because of this. Thanks dear friends for praying. We appreciate you greatly. 

GOOD REPORT

Hebrews 4:15-16 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Jesus our High Priest understands, and surely knows our needs,

He sympathizes with our weakness, for the believer who intercedes.

He has no sin, but helps the sinners; how fortunate we are,

A loving Savior He is to all: and even for sinners He goes so far.

Today and always we come boldly to Him at the throne of grace

And oh what joy we receive from Jesus in this holy sacred place.(RP)

We were pleased when Margie's doctor phoned with the news that the ultrasound yesterday morning showed no problems whatever.  We thank the Lord for that. We were not able to stay at the afternoon prayer meeting at church. Margie was feeling badly, so we returned home. She is discovering that the physical therapy is causing a negative response and we are trying to pace things differently with the hopes it will regulate itself.  Thanks so much for praying. We look forward to the Bible class this morning. 

ULTRA SOUND

But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8

God calls His children to be witnesses, and empowers them to serve,

He sends them to tell others of Jesus; this command we must observe.

The Holy Spirit gives power to those who will submit; it all starts here,

And we are to go into all the world and give out His message so clear.(RP)

This morning Margie will have an ultrasound. We are praying they will have wisdom to read the results correctly. It would be a great blessing to find what is causing her distress.  We had a pretty full day yesterday and today promises the same. We are in the countdown for final preparations for the Friday Bible class also. Thanks for your prayers.

SCARE

Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. I John 5:14 

Prayer is the recourse of all who believe, and a blessing Christians enjoy,

Those who talk to the Lord know this is something no one can destroy.

We ask God for those things that are needful in life; this is normal for us,

It is important that we ask according to God's will; to this we must adjust.

Thank God He hears us when we pray, and we are encouraged by this,

Praise God for answered prayer; this is the greatest thing that exists(RP)

Margie had her second therapy session Monday and saw her doctor yesterday. The doctor was very pleased with Margie's appearance and condition. In the afternoon we continued with her physical therapy at home and in late afternoon she had another spell of shortness of breath. She did not want me to call 911 so we braved it out at home. It was scary however. We even wondered if there was one of the therapies that could have aggravated this attack.  We really don't know. But we do appreciate your prayers for her that she can get feeliing better. Thanks for doing it. 

THERAPY

John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.

The world is upset with riots and war; I'm glad there is still hope for all,

Jesus is peace and gives it freely to any who upon Him will call.

Believers in Jesus have tribulations, but He has promised us hope,

Because He offers us help from above, we know we can always cope.(RP)

Margie had the first therapy session after her initial introduction interview last week.  Lisa put her through the routines she has been doing here at home and introduced some new ones. These will hopefully give her more help in her breathing. We pray they will work.  This morning Margie sees her regular doctor. This afternoon we will be going through her therapy routines together. I am coaching her as much as possible. Thanks for your prayers.

UNDER THE WEATHER

Genesis 6:5 Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

When it all began so long ago, you'd think that holiness prevailed,

God gave man the option to choose, and see, he really failed.

Man's wickedness was very great; it obviously was in every place,

The thoughts of humans all over the world was evil, and a disgrace.

God's plan sent Jesus to die for sinners in order to set them free,

In Him there is salvation for all who believe; then they will see. (RP)

Unfortunately Margie did not feel well all day. We were ready for church and never made it. She felt punk all day. We almost cancelled our first therapy session today and also the doctor's appointment for tomorrow. But even though she did not sleep through the night real well, she did her exercises this morning and wants to go to therapy.  We are grateful she is well enough to want to go. We need your prayers that the Lord will give her strength and relief from these discomforts that haunt her so much. Thanks for praying. 

COACH

James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

We need so many answers to life's challenges each day,

I'm so glad I have the answer; it's in God's word on display.

When I lack wisdom God gives it to me; it says so right here,

And If I will only listen and heed, all doubts will disappear.

We have to ask God for wisdom, and when we do He acts,

And when we seek His help, I assure you nothing lacks.

God is generous and grants our request; He tell us so here,

And He never scolds His children for being so sincere.(RP)

I am Margie's self-appointed coach for physical therapy here at home. I help her do the counting for her exercises. I am sure it is also an encouragement because we are working together on it. She was a little upset yesterday morning and we don't know if it was the result of the exercises or her diet.  Who really knows.  She even felt a little off kilter this morning also. We are planning on going to the worship service this morning.  Rawlie came Friday night and he and I attended a men's breakfast where Jake Locker (football player from Ferndale) spoke. It was an enjoyable morning. This morning we will return from church, Lord willing, and have a leisurely afternoon her at home.  Thanks for praying.