I Will Hear From Heaven

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. — 2 Chronicles 7:14 

May the 4th be with you!

Today is the fourth of May.

Here's my nieces and nephew in their Star Wars costumes.

Katie is R2D2 for Halloween in this photo. 

As the youngest, she had no choice in costumes when she was little.

Her mom told us for that reason she had to be R2D2 for two years.

The movie has them visiting many foreign lands.

God has promised to heal our land when we call on Him in prayer.

And when we turn from our wicked ways.

When we repent, He will hear us and will forgive us.

He is a gracious, merciful Lord God.

God Will Hear From Heaven

if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. — 2 Chronicles 7:14 

Today is the National Day of Prayer.

Around the nation, people will gather to thank God and praise Him.

And to pray for our leaders and our country.

God has promised that He will hear our prayers.

When we confess our sin, He will forgive us.

And He will heal our land.

Thank You, Lord!

Heal Me, Lord

Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. — Jeremiah 17:14 

The Lord is our Healer.

When He places His mighty hand on me, I am healed.

He can heal my physical body as well as my spiritual illness.

He can heal our land when we turn to Him in prayer.

And He can heal me of my sin.

When He saves me, I know I am saved.

He is the one I praise.

Peace to Those Far and Near

 Peace, peace, to those far and near, says the Lord. “And I will heal them." — Isaiah 57:19

God sends us His healing touch.

He heals our diseases and our broken souls.

He restores our bodies and our hearts.

God sent His Son Jesus to make us whole.

And He promises us no more crying, tears, or death when we live with Him in heaven.

Just as the Crape Myrtle is growing and blooming behind me,

God helps me to grow and bloom in Him.

He has not rejected me even though I'm a sinner.

Instead, He welcomes me with open arms.

God Will Heal Them

I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners, creating praise on their lips. — Isaiah 57:18

God has seen our ways, and He will hear us.

He will guide us.

And He will restore comfort to Israel.

He will create praise on their lips.

God will comfort Israel's mourners.

Just as hHe comforts us when we mourn.

And He rejoices with us when we rejoice.

He creates us to praise Him.

Humble Themselves and Pray

And My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. — 2 Chronicles 7:14

Today is the National Day of Prayer. 

Across our nation, people will gather to pray for our country.

Our church will hold a prayer service to join in that time of prayer.

God tells us that if we pray, He will forgive our sin.

And if we turn from our wicked ways, He will heal our land.

What a merciful God we serve!

Happy Memorial Day

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. — 2 Chronicles 7:14 


Happy Memorial Day!

Today we honor those who have given their lives for our country.

We are grateful for the sacrifices they have made.

And for the sacrifices their families have made, too.

God has promised to heal our land if we humble ourselves and pray and turn from our wicked ways.

We are assured of the fact that God always keeps His promises.

God hears us and forgives us our sin.

He is gracious and merciful.

God Provides

Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. — Jeremiah 17:14

Today I made oatmeal bread made with butternut squash.

It turned out tasting delicious and our house smelled wonderful.

Here it is, right out of the oven.

I made two loaves so we could share with our neighbors.

Here's the recipe that I started in my bread machine on the dough cycle:

Combine 1/2 cup water with 3/4 cups mashed and cooked butternut squash, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and 1/8 cup molasses in the bottom of the bread maker or in a bowl. Add 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats, and 2 teaspoons active dry yeast. 

Choose the dough cycle on your bread machine. [To prepare without the machine, gradually stir half the flour into the wet ingredients then beat at medium speed of an electric mixer for 2 minutes or until smooth. Gradually stir in the oats and remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough.]

Remove the dough and turn out onto a floured surface. Knead a few times. Divide in half. Then roll out to create two 14 x 7-inch rectangles.

Roll up each rectangle, starting on the short side, pressing firmly to eliminate air pockets. Pinch ends to seal. Place dough, seam side down, on a piece of wax paper. Coat lightly with cooking spray and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons oats. Repeat procedure with remaining dough and 1 1/2 teaspoons oats. Brush loaves evenly with 1 tablespoon water and sprinkle each with and additional 1 tablespoon oats. Cover and let rise in a warm place free from drafts for 25 minutes or until doubled in bulk.

Cook for 30 - 35 minutes at 350º on a pizza stone or cookie sheet, or cook until loaves sound hollow when tapped. Cool on a wire rack.
Enjoy!

God has healed me and saved me. He has overwhelmed me with blessings.

God Is the One I Praise

Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. — Jeremiah 17:14

Today I had x-rays for my radiation, which will start tomorrow.

I will go every afternoon for 20 days or four weeks.

The final week is a boost, just to make sure the cancer does not come back.

Fortunately, UCSD Moores Cancer Center, where I have my treatment, is right around the corner from my work.

So on days when I feel worn out, I'll just go home after the treatment.

Here's the beautiful card and notepaper I received from our friend Mary today.

The notepaper is actually embroidered pink flowers with stamped or drawn green leaves.

Mary's aunt made the notepaper, and it's gorgeous! 

Mary estimates it's 80-plus years old. I am blessed.

She and Gary have been upholding me in prayer ever since my diagnosis in January.

Little did she know that I've been reading the book of Jeremiah these past few days.

Perfect timing.

God has heard the prayers and is healing me from the cancer.

God has saved me; he is the one I praise.

God Has Healed Me

Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. — Jeremiah 17:14

God has healed me and strengthened me.

He has saved me from death and has given me life eternal.

I praise him for his mighty acts.

I exalt him for his excellent greatness.

He is the one I praise.

The Great Healer

Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. — Psalm 6:2

Yesterday I discovered that I have shingles.

Until then I had been feeling great.

My back started hurting on Monday and after I finished jumping rope, I noticed a large rash across one side of my back.

I had a low-grade fever and occasional chills.

It continued to be painful, and my oncologist confirmed the diagnosis and started me on pills yesterday.

Fortunately, I had had a shingles shot 5 or 6 years ago so it most likely was not as severe as it would have been otherwise.

God is the great healer, so I know he has this covered.

Unfortunately, I had not had the booster shot that they now recommend for a better chance of avoiding shingles altogether.

Abby suggested it was probably caused by stress, and I think she was right. Dad's estate has gotten more complicated and I have not heard back from his lawyer with the forms we need to get things straightened out.

I am hoping we will hear something tomorrow. If not, I'll try calling once again.

We have an appointment for Monday, but I would like to have the necessary forms complete before we go in to save time down the road.

I am still on schedule for my fifth chemo session tomorrow, so that's awesome. 

Thanks for all of the cards and prayers.