God Who Heals

As I am preparing for my missions trip, and hopeful eventual move to the Philippines (we will see what God does--but that's the plan), I realize the need to appreciate what I have around me now, and who I have around me now. The little things that God is doing right now are an important part of the journey, and something to look back upon later. I am sure going to miss my amazing church family while I am in the Philippines. I wish I could pack them up and take them along. Hopefully some of them can visit...but the truth is, I am going to miss these people.

One of the older ladies came up to me before church. She was there last night when everyone prayed for me. She said that she is putting me on her prayer list and wants to stand with me. She has been to the Philippines and loves the Filipino people. What an encouragement to have others who understand why I am doing what I am doing.

Then during the announcements, we were very saddened to learn that a lady at church had gone into the hospital for a stress test. Her unborn baby wasn't moving. Several people prayed, and the service continued. Then, towards the end of the service, the wife of one of the pastors announced she had just gotten a text and the baby has a good strong heartbeat. I let out a cheer, and we went on to sing and to worship the Lord. We do serve a God Who heals. He breathed life into this little baby. Praising Him today for the gift of this little one to my friends. Today we saw God work. He always works, but He can and does continue to perform miracles today. His eye is on that precious little life...this little one whom He is continuing to knit together inside his or her mother's womb. In the same way, He sees each of us. No, He doesn't always answer prayers according to what we want...but today He said yes...and this child will live and God will be glorified through this life.

We take for granted the little things in life. Even the fact that I am here, breathing...I expect that. Years ago the doctors were not sure I would survive to be born, and here I am. I don't want to ever take for granted even being here...having the abilities to walk and talk...even in a body that isn't perfect, I can bring Him glory in what I do. Anything you see in me...it's all Him. He just chose to use me...He decided that before He even formed the world...He said, "I want her." And that makes me realize how fortunate I am. I may not have everything...but I do have Him. And with what I do have, I want to be used to change the lives of some precious little ones in the Philippines. But until then, I don't want to lose sight of how God is working and the miracles He is performing today.