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Whisper and Peace (1 Kings 19 & Phil 4)

Scriptures of the Day 

1 Kings 19: 11-12

The LORD said, "Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by."

Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.

Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

I woke up with two phrases in my head, leading to the two sets of Scripture above. Today is a big day. It is surgery day. If my calculations are correct, this will be the 7th time I am having surgery through the same incision...which is kind of crazy! Hopefully it is the last one :). Anywho...I am always nervous for surgeries as my brain likes to live in a "worst case scenario" world. 

I don't think that is the world I am supposed to live in though. This morning God is trying to give me hope. He is telling me that He is the whisper of comfort I can find underneath the fear and the negative thoughts and the enemy. God is not in the chaos of my head...I have to look beyond that to find him in the quiet of my heart. He is also telling me not to be anxious and attempting to bring his peace into my heart. That is a pretty awesome God! I am thankful to be His!

Please keep me in your prayers today!

My prayer:

Heavenly Father God, you tell us not to be anxious about anything, but how hard that is! I pray that you help me hear your whisper today louder than anything else going on around me. Please keep me safe. Guide the hands of the doctors and bring me out of this day prepared to move on with my life...surgery free! I pray you also bring peace to my husband as he sits in the waiting room for who knows how long. Lord, you are our help and my strength - see us through! I pray these things in Jesus' Name. Amen. 

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  1. HARRY'S BOYJanuary 15, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    Betsy, this is a blessing of wisdom and hope. I will share with the prayer group tonight. "Dear Lord, whisper comfort and healing to Betsy. Give her strength and peace for the journey. In Jesus. Amen."

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