7:30 p.m. ….
Recently, we’re hearing a lot in the news about Hurricane Dean rushing through the gulf coast, barely missing the Jamaican Islands and headed toward the land, without any specific and known destination at this time. There is so much that we hear on a variety of news sources about how the storm is being closely tracked in order to avoid another Hurricane Katrina. PREPARATION and dynamic information are keys to successfully navigating through the horrific storms that can kill and destroy. Pictured below is a photo from today’s Drudge Report indicating that today Dean has been raised to a category 5 storm.
What about the storms of life? Irene has been through a “category 5” hurricane for the last 4+ months …. so it has caused me to think a lot about the unanticipated “storms of life” …. who would have known months ago that she would be diagnosed with Primary Amyloidosis and ESRD?
How do we prepare for such an event? How do we respond and react during the catastrophe?
For Irene, she steadfastly clings to Jesus, the author and finisher of her faith. I really respected Irene’s spiritual walk before this cataclysmic event …. but my respect for her has gone to new levels ….
How did she PREPARE for this unknown and surprising event in her life? Answer: she had been regularly in the WORD, spending quality and quantity time with her Lord.
How does she respond and react with dynamic information during the trial? The answer: The manifestation of her faith and the unchanging Word of God takes on new dimensions as she clings to what she knows to be true: that her Lord loves her and will never leave her nor forsake her. Her intimate relationship with Jesus Christ assures her of His abiding presence and peace during this tribulation.
Thank YOU for your continued care and concern for Irene during this stormy season in her life. God is hearing and answering our prayers. Irene is encouraged and blessed by the support she is receiving from YOU.
After her dialysis treatment today Irene rested, but is very weary because she isn’t sleeping well at night. She was able to eat small meals today, and for that we’re grateful.
Caminando con Fé
Dave
