Yah Brad,
That's what I keep saying, "this will pass."  We can learn so much 
from those who have gone before us.  In the past, Christians didn't 
necessarily pray to be relieved from suffering, but instead, they 
prayed for the strength to get through it.  Today's Asprin generation 
is only bent on running away from suffering instead of learning the 
lessons that God wants to provide by walking with us through it.  I 
know that He is faithful and I know that He inhabits the praises of 
His people.  My job is to just keep putting the next foot forward and 
keep walking, but it can be scary just the same.
Kathy





At 04:42 PM 11/27/2007, you wrote:
>Kathy,
>Will do. I know the feeling. Although no one is complaining about my 
>"salary", primarily because it is based off sales rather than 
>salary, they are just not buying like in the past with this semester 
>way way below normal, and in trying to work out some of my wife's 
>neck issues, we are in need of purchasing some ergonomic equipment 
>which is extremely expensive to say the least, couldn't come a more 
>rottener  time, but she well needs and deserves it, we've been 
>messing with her numb fingers, aching back, head and hands for a 
>long time and we're making progress towards its fix. Hopefully 
>without a surgical procedure so I'm jazzed about her getting this 
>stuff so she is in relief. The word says a worker is worth their 
>wages, and I'm sure the congregation would be surprised at what Greg 
>does for his wages,  not to mention all the pre studies to follow 
>through with his calling as pastor. I'll keep your car woes in 
>prayer as well. Take heart that even though what you are going 
>through is not pleasant, and I speak to myself as much saying this, 
>it is temporary and it will pass.
>
>Brad
>
>
>At 01:39 PM 11/27/2007, you wrote:
>>Hi Guys,
>>Boy this list is quiet.  Our family would appreciate your 
>>prayers.  Our car died again Sunday evening.  It's the transmission 
>>again.  We've been through so many repairs lately with this car 
>>that it's not worth reporting, but this is a biggy and it won't be 
>>cheap to fix.  I don't even really know how to ask you guys to pray 
>>except to pray against discouragement and to pray for the Lord's 
>>wisdom and will to be clear.  We've gotten wind of some church 
>>members grumbling about our salary again and we've been having more 
>>headaches and heart aches with Chris as well.  It all just adds up 
>>after a while.  Reciting and claiming God's promises helps, but I 
>>feel like I need a hug from Him right now too.  It would also be 
>>wonderful if God could work out some miracles, but we are just 
>>trusting and leaning on Him and asking for prayer right now.
>>Thanks guys,
>>Blessings,
>>Kathy
>
>
>
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