We went into the weekend with no word about whether Nancy would be doing chemo. January 18 was probably the earliest we would have heard the results of the test Nancy described earlier. So, we are not discouraged.
Meanwhile, we got the Last Word this morning as we read Psalm 150 together. I have often read that song as a pleasant little call to bang drums and strum guitars to remind God we like HIM.
But maybe there is some intentionality there. Think about it. God opens up the great prayer book called Psalms with a reminder in Psalm 1 to find stability from his Word. Then HE takes us through just about every emotion that a person is ever likely to have. Finally, we come in for a landing with several songs calling all the universe to worship. The book climaxes with "Let everything that has breath praise the LORD." Perhaps God is saying: "Look, I know that the road is tough..you will be tempted to despair...you will doubt my goodness. But let the journey begin with my Word, and end before my throne in praise. Don't despair alone, apart from Me. Bring every question, worry and fear to ME. Just never forget that I am God."
The application? This path has to lead us to praise. So, we were left with no word, but the Last Word. Just enough for a quiet weekend.
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2 comments:
these are words i needed to hear. thanks for the encouragement.
love to you.
by the way, i got quite a laugh out of the last post.
Dan, Nancy ... we recently heard of your 'walk' and join you and yours in prayer. Humbling experience as I read your blog. Quite encouraging as I read the Lord lifting you up, daily. Oh, our daily dependance -- thanks for your encouragement. Jim Garcia
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