Pastor Kevin Myers out of Atlanta did a sermon on rehearsing your faith and reversing your fears. His view is if we are not doing this we are doing the exact opposite; rehearsing your fears and reversing your faith. I am so glad I have had this in my memory bank today. Because I have needed to recall this lesson and put it into practice. A baby born a few weeks before Brody died this morning, another preemie. My first thought was preemies in this baby and Brody gestational age have a 90% survival rate. And it would be so easy for me to start calculating facts (how many babies have come through the NICU since we have been there, how many have left already, how many have made it, so Brody is number.......making this baby the 10%....so Brody is.....) But I recalled this lesson and I stopped. That kind of thinking is rehearsing my fears. That is leaving God out of the equation. That is throwing all of the prayers to the wind. Not to mention today is one of those roller-coaster days. Our little man is not having a good day. He keeps forgetting to breath and the secretions from his lungs are having to be cleared more often. With the other baby dieing on the same day that Brody is not having a good day makes the reality hit hard. Life is fragile. So instead of sitting by his isolette and buying trouble, I sit and pray. And on the way home when I started thinking whether he was breathing or not I sang a praise song. I am rehearsing my faith. And I am so grateful I HAVE a Faith to rehearse. Praising God comes natural to me. So when it's not something I think to do or even want to do; I can do what comes natural. Because when in the comfort of God there is no fear.
We do not know the name of the couple that lost their baby this morning but God does. Please pray for this little family they also have a toddler at home.
5 comments:
Dear DeeDee, Keep on rehearsing your faith. It is the exact link that we have to the Father. He knows our every need and he will provide the fulfillment of our needs . You are so brave!! I for one am very proud of you! It is these times of trial that are the greatest witness of the Love of God toward his children. He carries us through no matter what.I was thinking of the verse in Jerimiah that is about a hope and a future. One translation uses "an expected end" in place of future. I know that as God's own children we hold tight to his promises and it gives the confidence we need. Love you, Brent and Brody very much, Aunt Naomi
What a testimony! I just talked to Brent today and could not believe what I was hearing. I am thrilled for you guys. Seeing the photos of Brody brings back so many memories of Timothy when he had to be in the isolette for a week. I know that must not sound like a long time to you; but, to us it was an eternity. At that time we did not even know if our adoption would go through. Our faith in God and love for each other was the only thing that got us through those times. We will be praying for you!
Love Alan (Benji) & Jill
Dear Deedee,
Reading about your "today" reminded me of the most beautiful song one of our elders taught us two Sundays ago. The words are as follows:
Blessed be your name in a land that is plentiful where your streams of abundance flow, blessed be your name.
Blessed be your name when I'm found in the desert place though I walk through the wilderness, blessed be your name.
Every blessing you pour out I turn back to praise. When the darkness closes in Lord, still I will say, Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be your name. Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be Your name.
Blessed be your name when the sun's shining down on me when the world's "all as it should be," blessed be your name.
Blessed be your name on a road marked with suffering though there's pain in the offering, blessed be your name.
Blessed be the name of the Lord, Blessed be Your name. Blessed be the name of the Lord, Blessed be Your glorious name.
Every blessing you pour out, I turn back to praise. When the darkness closes in Lord still I will say, Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Of coarse, there are repeats and guy parts and girl parts and some parts sang at the same time. I wish I had a recording to send you - maybe you know it?
Anyway, I just wanted you to know that you have greatly encouraged me with your unwavering faith and unconditional praise. It just reminds me that our greatest moments are when God lifts us up and our best "sermons" are not "preached", they are lived!
You are a wonderful mom!
I love you!
We're still praying in AR,
Sandy
Brent and Dee,
Congratulations on a beautiful boy. I wish my words could encourage you as much as yours have me. Brody is blessing lives already. Dad loved the song 'God is so good," and Brody reminds us once again. Sending love and prayers.
You are a reflection of your Lord God. You show me his strength, you personify his love, and his never ending faithfulness. Thank you for blessing me with your friendship and your example.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
May God bring you and your little man peace today and every day.
All My Love and Prayers
Janette
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