Last Wednesday night I got to hang out with some friends from western Kansas. At the end of the evening we gathered to pray for Parker who was going to Europe on a choir trip. Our primary purpose was to pray for his protection and that he would experience God's presence and leading throughout the trip. But just before we prayed his grandmother said, would you pray for his shoulder. He hurt it wrestling and it was a constant pain. She was concerned that the challenges of the trip would exacerbate the problem and delay the healing.
It was one of those times where even as she made the request I felt confident that God wanted to heal him. I appreciated the Spirit's presence and the words flowed easily. I love those times when family and friends gather to seek God together. The next morning he left for the airport at 4 a.m. And he reported that for the first time in a long time his shoulder didn't hurt. Isn't God good! Just think, we get to do this! We are a part of what God is doing on the earth! How cool is that?
Last night we got to go visit a young couple who just had a new baby. We sent pizza to their house for supper and then dropped by later in the evening to take them a gift. Some in Indian Creek Community Church knew that the hospital stay was longer than anticipated after the birth of their child. They also knew that the bills were greater than expected so they took action. They passed on a substantial gift. And we got to deliver it! We are so privileged to do what we get to do!
Today there is a Cancer Walk at Indian Creek. Two people very dear to us have recently been declared cancer free. They have miles to go in their journey to heal but we get to walk with them, support them, and share their journey. They are heroes of our faith! We've prayed with them, cried with them, contributed to their financial need and now today we get to walk with them another lap to health. Their faith is inspiring. We get to do this! Really? God, thanks for sharing your redeeming love and for giving us a chance to get in the game! There is nothing better!
Gary Kendall
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