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Setting Our Hope on Him


It’s been a month of downs and more downs for us here.  We had a close call with a neighbor’s brush fire that got out of hand. Today we got word that the church was robbed while we are still rallying from the catastrophe of the radio unfortunate lightning strike that caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to the equipment.  Since that incident (on April 25), we’ve had no internet or telephone.  Not to mention, we can’t get rid of the fleas that are plaguing our feet (and our dog) every single day.

We recognize that these situations are no coincidence.  Before Jesus sent out his twelve disciples he told them, “Stay alert. This is hazardous work I'm assigning you. You're going to be like sheep running through a wolf pack, so don't call attention to yourselves. Be as cunning as a snake, inoffensive as a dove.” Matt 10:16 (the Message)

It seems that God is wanting to teach us the importance of being content in all circumstances. That’s what kept Paul going when life got hairy.  After all, the guy was beaten, shipwrecked, bitten by a snake, put into prison, stoned, and persecuted.  But Paul had faith in the living God to see him trough his trials. ‘On him we have set our hope,' wrote Paul, 'that he will continue to deliver us'.

That is our prayer during this time of constant trials.  The power of Christ will keep us running victorious.
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  1. KellyMay 21, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    wow. such trails. I am glad you shared your blog we me!

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  2. ChristieMay 24, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Praying for y'all. What a great outlook you have. We are here if we can help in any way...

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