Hello, John and Doves,David, the Good Book says,"...being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."Philippians 1:6 NIVFollowing that, Rabbi Shaul says,12Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out (perform) your salvation with fear and trembling, 13for it is God who works in you to will (have desire and effectual intention) and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.Philippians 2:12-13And what is God's desire for us?1The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.Please note verse 1. Our real needs are simple, just as it is with sheep.This is why Paul was able to say,4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Along with you and your family, I claim these verses from the Psalms and from Philippians on behalf of your daughter, Brittany.~Blessings,Mike________________________________________________________________ http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/june2013/david610.htm David (10 June 2013)
"A GOOD REPORT !"
My dear prayer partners and friends,
As u may remember, and I have to say I cannot remember who I emailed updates to and who I didn't......that is the way it is in the 'twilight zone'.............Brittany my daughter age 23 was scheduled to go to TC/ Teen Challenge in Knoxville Tenn, and 'decided' not to go. She became hostile, mean.........and left with some friends for about 4=5 days, staying in a local motel doing what i don't know. surely , surely it was all hope lost. i resumed therapy at a new therapist, who had had similar drug issues with a sibling. she shared how it hurt her. I just told her my hope was gone, and then we spoke about hope. I told her nothing could compare to a parents love for a child. This therapist had a brother or sister who went the devils way.
I am not able to put together the days and sequences of things because i am just that beat up that i cannot.
Well, today is Sat. About last monday, b called and was willing for her mom to pick her up....which she did from the hotel. She did come home and expressed willingness to 'do better'. Things were on edge. I layed hands on her and very strongly rebuked satan, as did my wife. B became better almost instantly!
She agreed to give up her cell phone and took the battery our herself. THAT is a miracle. She continues to improve. I have had some anxiety attacks while here in the house with her but i am better now since B is better.
B went to dr.s appts last week, a pabst smear showed abnormal cells, possibly pre-cancerous. she has to have a more detailed test done on tues with the same dr./ ob/gyn. She has had a foot infection, causing swelling big time. she was taken to the dr. antibiotics prescribed.
Meanwhile, on Wed night Bev took her to church for the wed nite bible study. B did come to the front to be prayed for and was slain in the spirit and said she had never felt God like that before! She has continued to improve.
Today, sat morning bev and her went to the ladies luncheon. the pastors wife had a word of knowledge that someone's foot was being healed. B claimed it and the puss in her infection started coming out! She felt the healing anointing in her foot !
Another word by the pastor's wife said 'someone concerned with a possible cancer report will not have cancer'. !
All i can say is Praise the Lord Jesus Christ and I do my part by just sharing the report.
Now, B is scheduled to go to TC / teen challenge/ in San Antonio on WEd. she has all new ''gear'' and seems to be looking forward to it.
All i can humble say it to thank each one of you for your love and prayers. This last episode of the dark side, was when i felt like i was on that boat where paul was and ''all hope was lost''. I became zombie like.
Please pray that God will continue to finish the wonderful work now began again in Brittany. She has a ways to go as she comes out of the pit.
''I will deliver them from the darkest gloom and the deepest pit and break away their chains'' says God.
God bless u all and please keep us in your prayers as i do each of you. 'He/she who waters will himself/ herself be watered. '
david