February 13

Bill MacDonald

February 13 ·

This hymn is my prayer today. Lord, my spirit has been restless today. I AM resting in you, but my body is weary, and I need you as my Rock, as my Fortress, as my Anchor. You are my God, and in you only do I trust. Please, God, restore Laurel‘s health to her! Nevertheless, not my will, but yours be done. And let all the glory be yours alone, my Savior. I know thou art mine.

Father, I know that all my life
Is portioned out for me;
The changes that are sure to come,
I do not fear to see:
I ask thee for a present mind,
Intent on pleasing thee.

I would not have the restless will
That hurries to and fro,
Seeking for some great thing to do,
Or secret thing to know;
I would be treated as a child,
And guided where I go.

I ask thee for the daily strength,
To none that ask denied,
A mind to blend with outward life,
While keeping at thy side,
Content to fill a little space,
If thou be glorified.

In service which thy will appoints
There are no bonds for me;
My secret heart is taught the truth
That makes thy children free;
A life of self-renouncing love
Is one of liberty.

Father, I know that all my life — Morwellham

Bill MacDonald

February 13 ·

I just shared these thoughts on a friend’s wall. She has been seeking prayers on our behalf, and as I wrote a response to HER friend, I realized that many of you don’t know us, or don’t know Laurel, yet you are praying, anyway, so these comments belong to you, too:

“In truth, our health has been a rollercoaster. We seem to be doing great when I post one update, and then later, we’re down again, so it does get confusing. We appreciate your continued prayers, as Laurel is still critically ill. The improvements of a couple of days ago have not translated into more gains yesterday or today. Your willingness to raise a complete stranger to the throne of grace is a testament to the body of Christ reaching beyond the walls that separate us on Sundays or the distances that stand between us. To God be the glory.”

• Joan Anderson Bill, So many prayers for you and yours over the past days to our only fortress and fountain of life….
  “Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.”
  ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭14:26-27‬ ‭NIV‬
• Pamela Bickmore Hughes It is a privilege to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you before the Throne, my brother. May this new morning bring fresh testimony of God’s great faithfulness and steadfast love for you all!
• Rick Stocker Bill, I (Ann) am not on FB but cheat and use Rick’s from time to time. Your posts have proven to me yet again that we believers never stand alone nor do we go through trials for ourselves alone but for the benefit of the Church and for the glory of Christ. How beautiful is His love for us expressed in Christ’s finished work and in His church. We continue to pray for you all. We praise God for your Christ-centered testimony. To God be the glory!
• Sylvia Ropp Bill, Our God is deserving of all praise and does work in mysterious ways! The only way I have heard of Laurel has been because of our mutual interest in an actor who before a couple years ago was unknown to me. I have been trying to figure out why this man has had a powerful effect on me and have been praying for his well-being on a daily basis. Now this journey has crossed with yours! God has brought it all together and I am sharing your needs with my church and other friends, even my CPA who did my taxes yesterday and is a prayer warrior!! We are all entwined in God’s plan! You have my continued love and prayers!❤️🙏

C made a Valentine for his Momma today at school.
C: “I put lots of hearts on it. Do you think she’ll like it, Daddy?”
Me: “Son, when she’s able to look at it, she’ll love it.”
C: 😀😊😍