Though the Lord is high, yet he has respect to every lowly, humbled sinner; but the proud and unbelieving will be banished far from his blissful presence. Divine consolations have enough in them to revive us, even when we walk in the midst of troubles.

And God will save his own people that they may be revived by the Holy Spirit, the Giver of life and holiness.

If we give to God the glory of his mercy, we may take to ourselves the comfort. This confidence will not do away, but quicken prayer.

Whatever good there is in us, it is God works in us both to will and to do. The Lord will perfect the salvation of every true believer, and he will never forsake those whom he has created anew in Christ Jesus unto good works.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalm 138:8

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Praise Be To God

2 Corinthians 1:
3) "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,
4) who comforts us in all our troubles,
so that we can comfort those in any trouble
with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
5) For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives,
so also through Christ our comfort overflows.
6) If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation;
if we are comforted, it is for your comfort,
which produces in you patient endurance
of the same sufferings we suffer.
7) And our hope for you is firm,
because we know that just as you share in our sufferings,
so also you share in our comfort."



Each day brings Mother's passing closer. She is showing signs that the end of her life on this earth is near. She is becoming less responsive, even though at this time she seems to still know when we are near. She seems to be comfortable - without pain, still receiving regular medication to prevent any pain.

We have had many visitors since the weekend and she has been aware of each person who has come to see her. She seems to have had more clarity during this past week than she has in many months! I believe it to be a gift from God - to give her time to hear the loving good-byes she is receiving!

We continue to talk to her and let her know how much she is loved and how much she will be missed! We also tell her that when she becomes too tired to fight any more, it's okay. We know how very tired she is and that a wonderful life awaits her! We will continue our watch and our reassurances to her until she leaves us! What a great blessing that we are able to have her here with us, close enough to touch whenever we want to let her know we are with her!

Posted by ann at 8:55 AM

4 comments:

  1. Valerie8:23 PM

    Ann - it truly is a gift that you are able to watch over your mom as she enters into a new life. What comfort and love she must be feeling! It brings tears to my eyes knowing how painful and yet beautiful this must be for all of you. I shall keep all of you in my prayers, my friend.

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  2. C R Mountjoy - GDF2:44 PM

    Thank you for the visit to my site. It was refershing to read your site and it content since my site is purely political, that means I am always on someone else's political site And that means, after a few hours of reading and posting comments, I need a break.

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  3. Annie10:33 AM

    Just wanted to stop by and let you know I am lifting you up in prayer.
    Annie

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  4. ann1:17 PM

    The prayers on behalf of my Mom and our family mean so much and I want to thank each of you. It means a lot knowing that there are those willing to lift us in pray - even when we may have never met!
    "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.
    For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:19,20

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