Hi Karen,
Prayers are on their way for your granddaughter.  That sucks about the doctor situation.

I have many wonderful memories, overshadowed by some pretty yucky ones.  The enemy wants to make my life miserable by reminding me of all the mistakes, or pain, in my life.  

But, God has been so awesome in my life, by giving me many blessings to remember.  Each day is a chance to see God at work in my life, and the lives of those I love.

Hugs,
Trish

Hello all!
I am I new member, just having surgery one week ago today. I was discharged home after four days of what seemed to be one issue after another. I cried and prayed for hours one night, knowing that I was going to die. I had anxiety every night and had trouble with my blood pressure, o2 Sats, ect......... All the fears I had laying dormant before going into surgery raised their heads after surgery. I prayed and asked for God to protect and hold me in his arms and bring me through the dark. I made it through the nights, out of the hospital, and now I am safe in my home surrounded by family and friends. I used to read the post on the different forums but I never saw this forum before. I am hoping to use this site to keep my head and heart where it needs to be to be successful in this journey

 Week of October 7

Power Moves In

What got into Peter? Seven weeks ago he was hiding because of Jesus; today he is proclaiming the death of Jesus. Before the crucifixion, he denied Christ; now he announces Christ. From wimp to warrior in fifty days. What happened?

What got into Peter?

God’s Spirit did. Ten days after Jesus’ ascension into heaven, “all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:4). The followers experienced a gushing forth, a tremendous profusion. They were drenched in power. They all were: “sons and daughters…young men…old men…servants, both men and women" (vv. 17–18). The Holy Spirit, in his own time and according to his own way, filled the followers with supernatural strength.

The Holy Spirit is not enthusiasm, compassion, or bravado. He might stimulate such emotions, but he himself is a person. He determines itineraries (Acts 16:6), distributes spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 12:7–11), and selects church leaders (Acts 13:2). He teaches (John 14:26), guides (John 16:13), and comforts (John 16:7 KJV).

“He dwells with you and will be in you" (John 14:17 NKJV****asional guest? No sir. The Holy Spirit is a year-round resident in the hearts of his children. As God’s story becomes our story, his power becomes our power.

When God’s Spirit directs us, we actually “keep in step with the Spirit" (Gal. 5:25). He is the drum major; we are the marching band. He is the sergeant; we are the platoon. He directs and leads; we obey and follow. Not always that easy, is it? We tend to go our own way.

To walk in the Spirit, respond to the promptings God gives you.

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it." (Isa. 30:21)

If Peter and the apostles needed his help, don’t we? They walked with Jesus for three years, heard his preaching, and saw his miracles. They saw the body of Christ buried in the grave and raised from the dead. They witnessed his upper room appearance and heard his instruction. Had they not received the best possible training? Weren’t they ready?

Yet Jesus told them to wait on the Spirit. “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised…the Holy Spirit" (Acts 1:4–5).

Learn to wait, to be silent, to listen for his voice. Cherish stillness; sensitize yourself to his touch. “Just think—you don’t need a thing, you’ve got it all! All God’s gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene" (1 Cor. 1:7–8 MSG, emphasis mine). You needn’t hurry or scurry. The Spirit-led life does not panic; it trusts.

The same hand that pushed the rock from the tomb can shove away your doubt. The same power that stirred the still heart of Christ can stir your flagging faith. The same strength that put Satan on his heels can, and will, defeat Satan in your life. Just keep the power supply open. Who knows, you may soon hear people asking, “What’s gotten into you?"

Thankyou, good to see someone else here! We often forget that others are watching everything we do and say and are only too happy to point out our failings. We have to be extra careful that we don't let our light fade away or go dim. Join us often!

Most people like shiney things baubles and bangles. Did you know we are the shiney things in God's world? We are told many times in the Bible to shine, let our lives shine. We as Christians should stand out like a beacon or lighthouse in this evil world we live in. We are to be the light shining on the path to God. We are a reflection of Jesus's love for us, we are to reflect that light in our everyday lives so that others will want to come to the light like a moth to the porch light. So let's work this week on being the brightest light we can be!

God bless!
Karen