Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Pleasing the Lord
"The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy." Psalm 147:11
What a thought! God is pleased when He sees us honoring Him and looking to Him for mercy! As His child, I have a longing to please my Heavenly Father. I search for ways to please Him and here He has shown me yet another way.
Last night as Malcom's fever rose again during the night, I bathed him with ice cloths. When his fever broke and his clothes were drenched, I helped him change into dry things. It isn't hard to stay by his side and lovingly do these things for him. I love him. He is always so appreciative and expresses it to me. He doesn't need to thank me, but he does and it pleases me. I take pleasure in helping him.
In much the same way, I imagine the Lord--who loves us, who is faithful, merciful and full of compassion--taking pleasure in our honor and gratitude expressed to Him. He delights to show mercy. When we are weak and can do nothing, He doesn't require anything of us except to simply turn to Him in faith.
May I express my gratitude also to each one who reads this blog and lifts us up in prayer? Thank you so much.
Malcom is still in the hospital. They put a port in his upper chest. Later a CT scan was done, so we are waiting on those test results. I'm not sure when he will have the next chemo treatment. Continue to pray for the doctor's wisdom in treating him. Join us in pleasing God by looking to Him and have hope in His mercy.
What a thought! God is pleased when He sees us honoring Him and looking to Him for mercy! As His child, I have a longing to please my Heavenly Father. I search for ways to please Him and here He has shown me yet another way.
Last night as Malcom's fever rose again during the night, I bathed him with ice cloths. When his fever broke and his clothes were drenched, I helped him change into dry things. It isn't hard to stay by his side and lovingly do these things for him. I love him. He is always so appreciative and expresses it to me. He doesn't need to thank me, but he does and it pleases me. I take pleasure in helping him.
In much the same way, I imagine the Lord--who loves us, who is faithful, merciful and full of compassion--taking pleasure in our honor and gratitude expressed to Him. He delights to show mercy. When we are weak and can do nothing, He doesn't require anything of us except to simply turn to Him in faith.
May I express my gratitude also to each one who reads this blog and lifts us up in prayer? Thank you so much.
Malcom is still in the hospital. They put a port in his upper chest. Later a CT scan was done, so we are waiting on those test results. I'm not sure when he will have the next chemo treatment. Continue to pray for the doctor's wisdom in treating him. Join us in pleasing God by looking to Him and have hope in His mercy.
4 Comments:
Carol,
You are like a lovely rose opening up to its full beauty.....I know God has something very special in store for you and Malcom.
Lovingly,
Your friend,
Carol,
First thing I do in the mornings is check this blog site. I want to know how to pray for you both that day. God's Mercies are new ever morning!
Love you,
Caroline and Mike
Carol,
Hopefully this new port will make a difference. I know your nights have been terrible, but sometimes it is during those night hours that we can cry out to God and He seems to respond almost immediately. Will pray that Malcom's fever won't go up tonight.
CB
Carol & Malcolm,
We appreciate you keeping us informed on Malcolm's condition. We lift you in prayer each day, believing God for a miracle in your life. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. May God bless you and keep you in his care.
Pastor Tolbert & Hillside Baptist Church Family
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