That's right. Hot or cold...not lukewarm.
I was just picturing what it would be like if every single christian man, woman and child gathered into one place. It just popped into my head. Then it hit me. We are not to gather together in the true sense of say, meeting in Indiana on Tuesday...But we are to gather together as one body in Christ. Not by fearing the one who can kill our bodies, but by standing firm in fear of the One who can kill both body AND soul!
FRiends:
Tonight has been an amazing time. Singing, praising, encouraging, exhorting, sharing about our Terri. Though we have all grown to love her, He loves her still more. We can rest, leaning on the everlasting arms.
I am going on to bed now. It is very late, and I have to get up with the little ones early. See you here, there, or in the air!
One last petition:
Father, You have said in Your word that You will never leave us or forsake us. As Your Son, Jesus prayed on this night, many, many years ago, so we pray that Your will be done. We know that You will life, and we pray for living water for Terri.
We pray again for the miracle of your Son, who takes away the sins of the world. Oh, Lord, that Michael Schiavo, the judges and attorneys would bend their knees to You, God of all Creation and Author of and Sustainer of Life.
Jesus, You promised us that in this life, we would have trouble, yet we do take heart, for you have overcome the world. We ask humbly that you would sustain Terri's life, that you would confound the media, the doctors, the judges, and, Lord, even us...for your glory and for your sake. Show yourself strong through this precious woman. Show the world that You are risen indeed, and that Terri, that the world regards as "vegetative" is on the forefront of your mind.
Forgive them, Lord, for they know not what they do.
Be with those who continue diligently in prayer through the night and into tomorrow. Show us what actions to take, and we will be faithful.
In Christ's Precious Name, Amen
What true words.... thank you!