"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength."
Isaiah 26:3-4
God's peace is:
1.) guarded - "Thou wilt keep him.."
2.) complete - by nature of the word used for peace - shalom encompasses a wide range uses regarding safety and wellness; health, prosperity,peace, rest, wholeness.
3.) unending - "the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength."
Our response then must be of:
1.) a mind stayed - literally "propped up by" or leaning on
2.) on God alone - "Whose mind is stayed on thee."
3.) that continually trusts. "Trust ye in the LORD forever."
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made know unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:6-7
The new year has begun!
January 1 - Happy New Year
January 3 - Our three year anniversary!!
January 7 - Collinsville Bible Church, Dracut MA
January 14 - Baker River Bible Church, Wentworth NH
January 17 - Mountain View Bible Church, Dublin NH
January 21 - South Hope Community Church, South Hope ME
January 24 - Faith Baptist Church, Palmer MA
January 28 - Center Barnstead Christian Church, Barnstead NH
However, time in the car is starting to get a little more uncomfortable for Becky as her due date with the new baby Diem approaches (March 9th!). She is measuring up what she should and is at a healthy weight. We are praying for a safe delivery and a healthy baby.
Steve has recently been in the emergency room. An infection on his leg went out of control and the redness was soon the size of his hand. From his knee down was entirely inflamed and swollen. They let him go that night from the ER but he had to return for 3 more visits to receive more of the IV antibiotic regiment. Under doctor's order he is took it easy for a few days. After which the swelling and redness is virtually gone they are confident he is going to be fine.
We Praise God for:
Steve is back to normal
A full schedule of meetings
We have heard from two churches: we are at 20%!
God's abundant provision
Please Pray for:
Good health
Becky's pregnancy
Our ministry to churches to challenge and bring about lasting impact
Our walk with the LORD to growing and abiding
