I saw Ana Mae today. The difference in her appearance is remarkable!
This week's treatments have been paid for but as of the end of this week, there is no more money.
Please join us in prayer for the following:
1) Complete and miraculous healing for Ana Mae
2) That the CT scan she had today shows better than expected progress and will result in a better prognosis
3) Financial provision so she can continue and complete her treatment. Ana Mae's sister is going to another government agency tomorrow in hopes of receiving some help. So far, they've only received 2,000 pesos ($48 USD).
I admit, I'm worried. I'm a bit stressed about the money. I am close to tapping out my own resources and ability to be of practical help. Oftentimes I'm presented with something within my ability to act - I just have to pray and decide whether it's the right thing to do or not. But in this case, what I'm able to do isn't nearly enough. This is beyond me and I really have no idea how the Lord is going to move but I believe he will. It is uncomfortable but I know it is a good place to be because when we're desperate and willing to stake our lives on the faithfulness of God and not on our own abilities or resources, that is when we see the Lord move is mighty ways.
When we chose the bit about not worrying in Matthew chapter 6 for our discussion this past week with this family and community, I had no idea I would have to work so hard to apply it myself.
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[e]?
28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Now is the time to pray with faith in our Mighty and Loving God. I look forward to sharing what he does. Those who hope in the Lord will not be disappointed.
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| A few days before she started treatment (June 18) |
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| After 20 of 33 radiation treatments, 3 of 7 chemo treatments (July 18) |
This week's treatments have been paid for but as of the end of this week, there is no more money.
Please join us in prayer for the following:
1) Complete and miraculous healing for Ana Mae
2) That the CT scan she had today shows better than expected progress and will result in a better prognosis
3) Financial provision so she can continue and complete her treatment. Ana Mae's sister is going to another government agency tomorrow in hopes of receiving some help. So far, they've only received 2,000 pesos ($48 USD).
I admit, I'm worried. I'm a bit stressed about the money. I am close to tapping out my own resources and ability to be of practical help. Oftentimes I'm presented with something within my ability to act - I just have to pray and decide whether it's the right thing to do or not. But in this case, what I'm able to do isn't nearly enough. This is beyond me and I really have no idea how the Lord is going to move but I believe he will. It is uncomfortable but I know it is a good place to be because when we're desperate and willing to stake our lives on the faithfulness of God and not on our own abilities or resources, that is when we see the Lord move is mighty ways.
When we chose the bit about not worrying in Matthew chapter 6 for our discussion this past week with this family and community, I had no idea I would have to work so hard to apply it myself.
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[e]?
28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Now is the time to pray with faith in our Mighty and Loving God. I look forward to sharing what he does. Those who hope in the Lord will not be disappointed.
3 comments:
Wow Jenni Ana Mae looks so different. I am praying and will see if we have anymore to give. Thank you for sharing your feelings and heart with us. Thank you for sharing Ana Mae's story and progress.
Thanks for the update, Jen...and for your courageous commitment to Ana Mae and her family. We are praying for complete healing. Ana Mae's appearance is so remarkably improved.
Such an amazing difference!!! We'll keep praying and get back to the fund raising!! Again, so thankful for your life and where God has put you.
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