Monday night

We are all familiar with the optimist's observation that the cup is half full or the pessimist's observation that the cup is half empty. Our perspective is from the psalmist who confesses that his cup is completely running over. Our cup today has spilled over repeatedly. It spills over in praise and thanksgiving and adoration to the tender mercies and blessings from our God. So many send a specific verse, a select prayer request or the most fitting words of encouragement that our souls are simply refreshed and inspired and thankful. Offers of help and consideration and genuine love cause us to thank God continually. We worship Him, we miss you, we love and long to see you...our family.

Additional good news today is the backing down of the steroid dose, completion of four days of radiation (with only 26 to go!), safe arrival of family members to their destinations, and the gift of enough chemotherapy to last five more days. We had a wonderful walk enjoying the mild seasonal temperatures in Dallas, the fountains, ducks and squirrels. I was able to do a whole mile and a half!

With God's unending grace we are looking to enter the Christmas season with fulness of joy and this overflowing cup of praise and gratitude for the gift of His Son, our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. One of the songs that has ministered to me most during these days has been Ricky Skaggs "Somebody's Praying For You." Please go to YouTube when you have the chance and view it. Love you, Pastor Chris