Greetings from Austin Street

Happy Wednesday!  So far the plan I have made for Wednesday being errand day has worked out okay. I have been able to take Bruce to the doctor and schedule one more appointment by phone as well as accomplish other tasks. This may be the only time it works out like this, but for today it worked!  Also, we are using a representative company to work with Social Security for Bruce to receive disability benefits until he is able to return to work. The company called to day and scheduled a phone interview for next week. So as you are so graciously praying for Bruce’s recovery, please add this process to your prayers also.  It will not be a great deal of money in benefits, but it will certainly help until Bruce re-opens the business and I find a position as a chaplain somewhere.  Thank you for your continuous soaking prayer;  family, friends and mighty prayer warriors. God is good and love wins.

“Come near to God and he will come near to you.”

James 4: 8

“When there’s nothing left to do, but just depend on You and the power of Your name.” That is a line from a piece Sandy Patti sings.  This is my “hurtin’” song. When I do not know what else to do I sing this song and call on the name of Jesus. When we invite God into our thoughts in loving trust we acknowledge our need for Diving Presence and are drawn closer to the Savior. Most of us do not need a King, or even a Lord, but most of us at one time or another need a Savior.  The Savior we count on is Jesus and we rely on our Savior in ordinary and extraordinary moments.  God responds by the power of the Holy Spirit through Jesus not only to our needs, but also responds in love. I think God delights in our need for His Presence in our lives because our need draws God closer to us.  When we call on God we are calling on the very being of God and God responds by coming nearer to us out of love and a desire to have a deeper relationship with us. “When there’s nothing left to do, but just depend on you and the power of your name.” There is power that we can receive by calling on the name of Jesus. The Divine power we receive when we call upon the name of the son of God is peace.

Take joy in the journey remembering that hope does not disappoint. Wear comfortable shoes, pray with a heart filled with gratitude, let us cast our cares upon the Lord and get some peaceful sleep. God is up all night anyway so there is no reason for all of us to be awake.  Love you all, Bruce and Gaylene

Prayer alert:  Please pray for Dave as he prepares for surgery in the morning. My God's perfection be int he hands of the surgeon. May Dave's body have the strength to withstand the surgery and may his spirit have the courage to heal.  In Jesus name, Amen.