I was talking about this with someone the other day. I said “It’s so great to see so many lives being changed and transformed by God through what is happening with Garren. But why does it have to be at the expense of my own son?” It struck me in that moment - this must be what it was like for God to watch Jesus suffer and die for the sins of the world. Not nearly an exact comparison by any means. But certainly a lesson to be learned. We often take for granted what Jesus went through on our behalf. He didn’t have to. He did it because He loves us. And God had to stand back and watch.
Garren didn’t volunteer for this. Neither did we. But through these circumstances people’s lives are being transformed. Prayer in families and churches is going deeper. Many of you have told us that your walk with Jesus has grown stronger. It’s not easy watching our son suffer in this way. But we are so thankful that God allowed His Son to suffer on our behalf. We continue to pray for Garren’s complete restoration and healing. At the same time, we pray that many more will be brought into a new or deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
Garren didn’t volunteer for this. Neither did we. But through these circumstances people’s lives are being transformed. Prayer in families and churches is going deeper. Many of you have told us that your walk with Jesus has grown stronger. It’s not easy watching our son suffer in this way. But we are so thankful that God allowed His Son to suffer on our behalf. We continue to pray for Garren’s complete restoration and healing. At the same time, we pray that many more will be brought into a new or deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
5 comments:
Continuing to pray for all of you. Your walk of faith is inspiring. We are believing for Garren's full recovery. Our God is great!!
Love,
The Tripps
Geoffrey, Thank you for this reminder today....may you seek the power of the Holy Spirit on days like yesterday....I pray that the tear that Garren shed yesterday, is not a tear of pain or fear, but instead that it was a tear of joy in KNOWING and FEELING, because HE DOES hear you, that HE is surrounded by the INCREDIBLE love of Jesus and the INCREDIBLE love of his family and friends. This is what I pray today.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_VbOLx8agk
Hope it comes through for you all as an encouragement to the family.....Donna Lochridge
Hey...just wanted to let you know that my home church in Maine now has added you to their prayer list...Isn't knowing God just the greatest? Hope this finds you a bit more rested, and a bit more encouraged....we are all in this with you, for as long as it takes...praying without ceasing....love, Sandy & Russ
Thanks for your willingness to continue sharing these thoughts with all of us. We hope Garren had a good day and we're hoping and praying for more baby steps this week...as well as a smooth transition in to rehab. We pray you, Nancy, and the girls will find renewed strength with the start of each new day. In for the long haul, The Sisk Family
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