Greetings from Austin Street

TGIF Today God is First on Friday!  All is well at 811. Bruce had some sort of participation in a music group today at the Center. I am not sure exactly what he does, but there is a family conference coming up in a week and I am going to find out. I will support anything that will help him find his singing voice again. Currently he sings the blessing at each meal we are together and “Happy Birthday.” I think some frustration is beginning to happen because tonight he expressed that he felt he was going to be this way forever.  So if you have an extra prayer, say it for him to try and celebrate the victories and the progress he has made and to not become road blocked when his language does not come out as he would like.  Thanks. God is good and love wins. 

God, tonight I ask you to send encouragement to Bruce. I know you have not forgotten him because so many of us lift his name each day. Help him to not become discouraged and to continue to push through this time and expectantly believe that his brain and abilities will be restored.  You live in eternity Lord, and we your children live on earthly time and it is difficult for us to wait. I know this waiting and working is not in vain. You will do more that I can ask or expect. Thank you Lord for your provision that helps us rejoice in all things. I love you Lord. In Jesus name, Amen.

Waiting is one of the toughest things we do here on earth. I think waiting on the Lord to work on our schedule is particularly difficult for us. We get weary and our hope might begin to fade. Do we ever think, “Why isn’t God working on this? or Why is this taking so long? and my personal favorite, Why aren’t You answering my prayers NOW?!” Faith is a gift from God, but trust is something that has to be worked on and renewed everyday. When we learn to trust God in EVERY circumstance then the desires of our hearts are received in joy to our Savior and the power and faithfulness of God will not be returned in discouragement, but in ways that we never thought possible giving us cause to rejoice.

“I’ve thrown myself headlong into your arms—I’m celebrating your rescue. I’m singing at the top of my lungs. I’m so full of answered prayers.”

Psalm 13: 5-6

Take joy in the journey remembering that hope does not disappoint. Wear comfortable shoes and get some sleep. Love you all, Bruce and Gaylene