Sometimes my heart is just so heavy. In the past couple of weeks, I have a friend who lost his brother, who was only 26, in an accident. I have another friend who's mother was placed in Hospice care and died this week. I have another friend whose sister is also dying of cancer. As of this weekend Hospice has told them probably 1-2 weeks. I don't know if you have any experience with Hospice (awesome folks) but they usually are pretty close. This young lady is, short of a miracle, leaving behind a husband and three young children. One of my best friends had surgery for a hernia, my neice had emergency surgery. And I have a few other friends that have been facing some serious personal issues. In every situation I have either been asked out right to pray for them or I promised the others that I would. I stand amazed that not only do these people have confidence that I will pray but even more amazed that God hears and answers my prayers. Not that I am the only one praying but yet when I see the outcomes and answered prayers I am humbled beyond measure. It is also humbling to be able to talk with some of these folks about prayer and even on occassion pray with them. I truly do stand amazed in the Presence. I have learned to pray God's will not my want. aThe friend with hernia surgery worked a 16 hour day the day after surgery. The neice was back in class in four days. Some of the problems that some friends are facing are working out better than anyone could have imagined. The young lady who is dying has family that is at peace with what is happening. The friend whose mother died has shared some moments of humor with me this morning. The friend who lost his brother has spent the past week praising God. I am again humbled at how much God loves us and cares for us.
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