Once again we gather on behalf of our SuperHero: Young Warrior: Trey! :) (Could he be any cuter or more charming!!?!?) :)
As I prepared to write this prayer letter today I was reading in the Old Testament about God commanding the Israelites to be strong.
"Be strong and courageous" Joshua 1:6-9
"Be strong and courageous" Deuteronomy 31:6
Many, many times throughout the Bible God uses those same words: Be Strong. Jay and Rachel know a lot about physical strength. Athletes depend upon rigorous discipline and exercise in order to maintain their strength. Many people know about emotional strength. Our feelings rely on our strength to dig deep to uncover - discover - or keep cover in order to function in society. And then there is spiritual strength. How does that children's song go? Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong, they are weak, but He is strong.
Ahh, there is the ticket! We don't need to be spiritually strong! Yes, our spiritual life depends upon rigorous discipline and exercise in order maintain a strong relationship with God. And yes, we need to dig deep inside ourselves before God to rely on His strength instead of our feelings! That Supernatural strength that God provides comes when we forsake every other plan/agenda/idol/habit/practice/plan and seek our strength from Him!
"Peace! Be strong now; be strong." Daniel 10:19
"Be men of courage; be strong" I Corinthians 16:13
Trey is in the middle of a very big week. Daily chemo is not for wimps! But our strong warrior hangs in there with all the smiles and giggles as usual! How does Trey do it?
Jay and Rachel have given Trey all the tools! And the Holy Spirit has stepped right in to empower him!
They all know that there is no doctor, no drug, no procedure, no test, no plan, no surprise outside the will of God.
We simply (did I just say SIMPLY!?!?!) need to weaken all our defenses and accept the Strength of God!
"Be strong and of good courage" I Chronicles 29:20
"Yet now be strong" Haggai 2:4
We also accept the responsibility of presenting Trey and his needs before our Strong God!
Please continue to pray for complete healing for Trey!
And for clean, clear lungs this week!
And for swift and smooth days of chemo (with no side effects!)
And for continued strength and peace for Trey's family!
And for Team Mitlo One to continue to be strong corporately and individually!
"Finally, be strong in the Lord" Ephesians 6:10
Trey is in the middle of a very big week. Daily chemo is not for wimps! But our strong warrior hangs in there with all the smiles and giggles as usual! How does Trey do it?
Jay and Rachel have given Trey all the tools! And the Holy Spirit has stepped right in to empower him!
They all know that there is no doctor, no drug, no procedure, no test, no plan, no surprise outside the will of God.
We simply (did I just say SIMPLY!?!?!) need to weaken all our defenses and accept the Strength of God!
"Be strong and of good courage" I Chronicles 29:20
"Yet now be strong" Haggai 2:4
We also accept the responsibility of presenting Trey and his needs before our Strong God!
Please continue to pray for complete healing for Trey!
And for clean, clear lungs this week!
And for swift and smooth days of chemo (with no side effects!)
And for continued strength and peace for Trey's family!
And for Team Mitlo One to continue to be strong corporately and individually!
"Finally, be strong in the Lord" Ephesians 6:10
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