God’s Purpose – My Life
Today after taking care of some Saturday chores and a quick run down to the swimming pool (for me), Debbie and I headed to Lakewood. This afternoon was a surprise 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration for our friends Randy and Cheryl Thurston. I served as Randy and Cheryl’s pastor when I was at Dakota Ridge Assembly.
Randy was the first person that I knew to every have a bout with West Nile Virus. Cheryl Thurston and I have a special connection in that we share an aunt and uncle. Cheryl is a niece to my aunt Paula Baer’s husband Jim. We have tried to stay connected over the years and we are pleased that after some time in California (San Diego) that they have moved back to the Denver area.
Tomorrow we visit Southern Gales Church in Lakewood. We have many friends and supporters who have prayed diligently and encouraged us along the way. We are looking forward to extending our thanks to them and for them to see the answer to their prayers.
BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY... “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.” Psalm 138:8
As I was preparing for the tribute for Northern Colorado Rehab and Acute Hospital this past Wednesday, I was reflecting on how it was one year ago on the same date that I was rushed to ICU in a crisis. My lungs were shutting down and my brain was beginning to swell.
I am thankful that I have come a long way since that time. Much of it seemed like crawling is for me now. Pretty strenuous, awkward and difficult. But through it all the Lord has been faithful through His direct intervention in answer to prayer and through friends and relatives who came to my side.
During times like these it is easy to revert to the “fall back” verse of Romans 8:28 “…we know all things work together for good…” While I believe the Lord is able to work through all situations that He allows to come into our life, I like the confident declaration of the psalmist when he says, “The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me…”
The psalmists confidence is founded in the steadfast love of the Lord that endures forever. God is on our side. He is for us. He will not forsake the work of His hands. God did not walk away from creating the heavens and earth before they were finished and “good.” And we can be confident that He will not walk away from the work He is doing in and through our life, until it is finished and good!
As I prepare for the remaining months of this year. My theme, my focus is, “the Lord will fulfill His purpose for me.” I appreciate the encouragement and prayers for many of my friends who are believing with me for this to happen.