It is good to be reminded of things that are important. This week during my daily Bible reading the Lord has pointed out to me the importance of loving Him -- not only for me but for my children and grandchildren both in our family and those around us that God has put in our lives.
How thankful I am that my parents took the time to impress on me God's goodness. I can remember in the days of parallel parking when my mother would come upon a parking place and thank the Lord for it. She would also tell me how when she needed a dress she would pray about it and then go to the store and the Lord would have just what she was looking for at a reduced price. These "minor" examples have stayed with me over the years.
How thankful I am that my parents took the time to impress on me God's goodness. I can remember in the days of parallel parking when my mother would come upon a parking place and thank the Lord for it. She would also tell me how when she needed a dress she would pray about it and then go to the store and the Lord would have just what she was looking for at a reduced price. These "minor" examples have stayed with me over the years.
Our grandchildren have prayed for Hu's surgery and now his recovery. What a blessing we have to be able to share with them how God is answering their prayers. One of them recently asked, "When are you going to be all better?" Hu shared with him that this isn't like a cold but it will take a long time.
Hu has had some mild cardiac issues over the years, and it was suggested that he see a cardiologist as a follow up after the severe trauma his body has been through. The doctor described him as "frail", but we were encouraged by the fact that his heart condition does not seem to have changed significantly or require medication at this time. She confirmed that much of the difficulty he is experiencing with breathing and strength is due to his being extremely deconditioned by multiple surgeries and complications.
We have appreciated your prayers for my mother, as well. There has been a remarkable change in her condition for which we are thankful. We thank the Lord that He has given her renewed strength.
We have appreciated your prayers for my mother, as well. There has been a remarkable change in her condition for which we are thankful. We thank the Lord that He has given her renewed strength.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deut. 6:5-7
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