Years ago I remember reading a book on the life of Joseph called "From the Pit to the Pinnacle." Sometimes you feel like you've been in the pit a long time. In my situation as a hospital patient results are long in coming, the days are long in passing and sometimes the Lord's presence seems distant, removed, or negligible. I was encouraged today to read from Genesis 28:15 when God spoke to Jacob in a dream (even with a stone as a pillow), "I am with you and will keep you wherever you go." Later in the book we read Joseph was falsely accused, but "the Lord was with Joseph and extended kindness to him." (Genesis 39:21) If you are tempted like I have been to think that the Lord has withdrawn, come back to the pages of Scripture for an adjustment in truth and reality. Our situation, our feelings, our doubts, may cause us to think otherwise, but the Lord is with us even if it doesn't feel like it. Jesus Himself said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." These are comforting words for challenging days.
Medical update: The specialists are in ongoing discussions as to the cause of the high bilirubin and the appropriate plan of action. The count has not come down noticeably. The last two radiation treatments will be Tuesday and Wednesday if not prevented by the expected ice storm. Please pray for God's timing in leaving here, and for agreement as to the best treatment.
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Chris,
You continue to bless us with your lessons from the Bible & we continue to go to the throne of grace with our petitions for all your needs.
We love you & miss you.
Ted & Dixie
Hey Big Bro, your devotion this evening was a perfect reminder to us with the loss of Becca's baby.
He is with us, even when we are not "with Him".
Love you. remember to EAT!
Jeanne
Chris ditto what Ted and Dixie said. I can hardly wait until God brings you back.
Love & prayers,
Lisa Kipatrick
Chris and Eunice,
I continue to pray for you. I can't wait until you come back, I miss you so much. I never did realize how close we were until you were in Texas. E-mails have been great, but when I see your face it will be even more joyful! Grady will turn 1 on Sunday...and he is SO close to walking! The cubbies all told me to tell you HI and they all miss you! The AWANA program is not the same without you. So hurry back! I miss you both!
In His Name,
McKenzie Crowe
Chris and Eunice:
Thanks for your continued words of inspiration, wisdom and most importantly- love for our Lord. McKenna and I will be in McCook over Valentines Day, so we are both looking forward to seeing the two of you. You have been missed greatly in so many ways, and your testimony while gone has given so much to me, as I read your words of encouragement daily. God has great plans in store for both of you. Sometimes these "fork in the road" situations happen for "bigger reason" and when they do, you can be assured that God always has the "bigger picture" for your life in mind!
Our love to both of you! Tobi & McKenna Hunter
Chris and Eunice:
Thanks for your continued words of inspiration, wisdom and most importantly- love for our Lord. McKenna and I will be in McCook over Valentines Day, so we are both looking forward to seeing the two of you. You have been missed greatly in so many ways, and your testimony while gone has given so much to me, as I read your words of encouragement daily. God has great plans in store for both of you. Sometimes these "fork in the road" situations happen for "bigger reasons" and when they do, you can be assured that God always has in mind the "bigger picture" for your life!
Our love to both of you! Tobi & McKenna Hunter
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