Anointed prayer

 Joyful Sunday morning to all!

This is too powerful not to share.

This morning I came out of the bedroom to start coffee for Elise and myself and put on some praise and worship music. Miracle Power was on (the one I just posted) and all of a sudden I was filled with the Holy Spirit and began to weep, hands lifted, with a heart filled with praise and thanksgiving.

What happened next was amazing. 

I was carried into intercession with great passion for my Brothers, Sister, Son’s, Daughter’s, Spouses, Grandchildren, Friends, Relatives, and all those “afar off”. The words and the tears flowed as I sat there amazed at such a powerful manifestation of intercession. 

For some, claim was made for salvation, some for healing, each one for whatever the Holy Spirit showed needed. 

I prayed until the Holy Spirit “loosed” me from these prayer burdens. In the old days this was called “praying through!” When it stopped you knew He had answered your prayers and could believe by faith they were answered. 

Know that I had no hand in this prayer or it’s direction only the anointing to bind myself to Him and pray His Words as given. It was out of my control but fully in His!

Some of you reading this have little hope of change, take hope.

Some don’t see the need for salvation, you will.

Some don’t understand about the “baptism in the Holy Spirit”, understanding is on its way, with experience. Seek and you shall find, ask and you shall receive, knock and the door shall be opened unto you!

Some are asking for healing, you serve the Great Physician who cannot fail.

Some have never had the experience of being Truly Loved, God is Love and you are Unconditionally Loved by Him.

Every need is satisfied in Jesus. 

Him alone!

Prayer has been made, all you have to do is “enter in” by faith.

May God meet all your needs through Christ Jesus our Lord.

God bless!

Love

Jerry and Elise 

Lord Jesus I lay this posting at your feet to do by Thy hand that which you would bring to fruition. I claim these hearts by the ”blood of Jesus” for your strongest manifestations to them, that none should perish but all should have eternal life. I also ask that You would “pour out Your Spirit on all who do and will believe that they might “glorify” their Father in Heaven and thereby fulfill Your will O’God!

In Jesus name:

Amen

Another Miracle

 ANOTHER MIRACLE:

If we are not sensitive to the Holy Spirit during our prayer time we could miss His guidance in our prayer time. Most of the time we pray what’s on our hearts and minds, and that’s good but we should not be so adherent to our hearts and minds as to forget He “who prays with groans and utterances that cannot be spoken” for us. We should “pray with our conscience and we should pray with our spirit”. Our spirit is the prayer that we want to offer because that’s where the Holy Spirit excels with the supernatural answers and miracles to us ward.  

Kinda works like this: your having a conversation with God, (many times just a monologue as God isn’t allowed to comment through ignorance), telling Him what all you need to tell or ask HIm. All the while the Holy Spirit is off to the side praying what really need to be prayed. You sort of hear Him but your not sure and don’t want to be distracted because no one has ever explained it to you. Needless to say, (admit it or not), its in Scripture where all Spirit led instructions are gleaned from but the catch is that you have to “read” them in order to “know” them.

Ok then now about the miracle that happened to me just after breakfast this morning:

It started several weeks ago in prayer. As you would so would I; I was going through my prayers but keen to the Spirit of God so that we could have a “monologue” if I was invited to do so. I was and this is the result of “praying in the, with the, Holy Spirit as the Spirit gave utterance.

He showed me to start praying for something that’s really important. Something I never even thought of until now: and that was “praying that each and everyone of you would receive your own non arguable personal miracle of your own, so that you would be forever convinced that God has proven His presence and Love, and your value to Him in such a way that you cannot shake it.” Yes a miracle so powerful that religious training, church doctrine or teaching could not make you see otherwise! After 40 years of being born again this is the first time this was made known to me.

Why?

Revelations 12:11

“And they have conquered him (the devil) by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony,”

Many people have never seen the power of what they have been told about in Jesus Christ manifest in their own life, so they helplessly follow a “religion” hoping for it to be true but never sure or fully convinced. Well when you delve into this receiving of miracles personally through prayer in Jesus name all of a sudden a “Light goes on in your soul” and you can see clearly now. 

Now the actual miracle that happened this morning:

I made and ate breakfast with Elise the usual time. Slightly thereafter a grave 

Illness started to manifest its self in my body (His temple). I knew that this was significant because of the way it came upon me and how out of sorts I felt. 

Body sweats, cloudy ness of thought, very sharp pains in my torso, weakness over all my body, an awareness of something unnatural trying to take over, and shortness of breath. I walked around praying and claiming the will of God for healing as my body is the “temple of the Living God” but I just got worse. Almost toe the point of passing out. So the first thought that came to mind was to text my son (son in law but I Love him like a son) Kristian and petition him for prayer. Absolutely was his answer. Right after that I fell into a deep sleep. I woke up several hours later completely healed, feeling good as gold. Reading these few words might not seem like much to you as to call it a miracle but I went from a “shut down” sickness to a complete healing in 2 hours. Praise God for His Love and mercy shown to His people.

This is the kind of power I pray would become evident in your own lives so that you might “know beyond a shadow of doubt” that you are His and He, the God of creation cares about you so much so as to “manifest” His (very real) glory in your life.

“Pray without ceasing for this is the will of God concerning you in Christ Jesus.”

Love 

Jerry and Elise

Blessed above and beyond: 1 Timothy 6: 6-10

 1 Timothy 6:6-10

6. But godliness with contentment is great gain. 

7. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 

8. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 

9. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 

10. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Sometimes we forget this.

“Food and raiment” is enough to be “content” with. A good measure of the world today is without either!

Example:

Water: to our taps, showers, washers, spigots, dishwashers, in fact anywhere you want water most places in the USA its available. Our potted plants get more water then much of the world does for a week, and we don’t have to walk 5 miles to get it to carry it back for a family of 5 or more. Let alone bathing.

Food: we have so much food here in America that only he poorest do without. In fact those who have throw away more food every day then could be used by the needy (here) so none would go hungry.

Electricity: you can just about “plug in” anywhere. Not just availability but consistent availability.

Health care products: Soaps, tooth paste, health care products, over the counter aids, glasses, almost everything’s you can imagine.

Fuel: not just for vehicles but for airplanes, homes, and BBQ’s Ect.

Travel: all types, anywhere!

Money: we are the wealthiest nation (for now) in the world. Some would say “not me” but Truth be know, your here so you made it this far so “be content, grateful.” Tomorrow is on it’s way and God can open up the doors of heaven and pour out a blessing that you can’t contain. We have personal testimony for that one. Explained later if needed.

The list goes on and on!

We (you implied also) are blessed above and beyond measure and beyond what we can think or imagine.

Did you note that He didn’t promise: houses, boats, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, 4-wheelers, transportation, air conditioners, and other “extra’s” that we readily indulge in. Why is that? Because they are not needed for life and Godliness. It doesn’t mean they are bad just that “with food and raiment THERE WITH BE CONTENT.”

With all your “trappings” are you content? If yes great! If not then “with food and raiment there with be content.” Go back to being grateful with the basics promised.  

During every meal I can’t help to say “this is incredible”. To eat so well such a fine repast. Think about it.

When I get into the shower I thank God for hot water, not just there but at every tap in the house hot water can be had. Think about it.

This is a small foot note to remind us of how blessed we are in this country.

More on this later.

Think about it.

Love

Jerry and Elise

God, Elise, a second brain tumor and more miracles

 What's been happening the last couple of months at the Luray, Tn. Cavasin's house?

Nothing as we haven't been here instead we have been at the Mayo Clinic and Kristian's and Sarah's house following the second "resection" of the brain tumor that had aggressively returned.

I feel at sorts to recount what happened but it's been since Sunday that we returned and the craziness of restructuring life has kept us a little a-skewed. So right now I am pushing myself to elaborate on the past happenstance as much as strength of both spirit and body allow. That being said I will begin.

Elise's symptoms that seemed to be at bay through prayer and fasting by both Children, Family, and participating Friends came back with a vengeance and we rescheduled a date for the operation. Yes the second one. At the Mayo on 3-29 getting ready for the MRI so that the operation could be done on 4-1.

The same Doctor Meyers was to do this operation also. Looking at the latest MRI he was very concerned at the size that the tumor had grown in such a little time and had no encouraging comments to say except that "I'll do my best." Last time he was very positive with percentile recuperation percentages and probability of 100% recovery over time. All his predictions came to pass (last time) miraculously and within 50 days we were home with Elise well on her way to normal. Strength was the only thing lacking to "making it happen", normal that is.

This time not so. The first words we heard from Doctor Meyers was "all I can say is I'll do my best, no promises." He predicted that the operation would take 10+ hours with no promises. Sarah and I sat in the waiting room for the update texts, and at 3.5 hours we get one that they are "closing her up." What!!!!! 7 hours supposed to be left and they are closing now????? Several hours later we were put in the consultation room for the overview, (Sarah can polish up the mistakes if I have made some.) Backing up a bit before she went into the operation room we laid hands Elise and prayed that God would make the tumor "slough off" the brain. We were praying in the spirit and that's what came out. I thought it quiet strange but that's what it was.

Back to the room!

The door was ajar and Sarah could see out into the hallway and I couldn't. She looked out the door and making a puzzling look she exclaimed that she thought she saw Dr. Meyers "skipping" in the hallway. Yes skipping!

He came in with a look of surprise and Sarah had to get the conversation going by sayiing "what happened?" Why did a 10+ hour operation end in 3.5 hours? He began to explain how that he had never seen an operation go that way in his careers. He said that the tumor "was very soft" and he was able to get it all 100% even the part that was left from the last operation. Memory bands were clean and recovery will be complete over time. First answer to prayer (yours and ours) and first miracle.

Before it took 5+ days for her to be able to communicate but this time 2 days out of Neuro ICU she had one slurred word and then full sentences softly but clearly. Second Miracle.

Entered into there're acute rehab within a few days, third miracle, then out of that in about 21 days. Fourth miracle.

Small seizure 14 days after surgery with another miracle recovery following it.

Released 4-28, home on Sunday 5-2 to Sarah's for R+R 2 wks then home to Tn. 5-15 last Sunday. Another miracle. Since then setting up appointments and getting settled back in. On Friday 5-7 God gave me a "Word/vision" that Elise would start walking without the walker by Saturday next week. Another miracle she was. $130 new walker with low miles for sale! She started Therapy's last Monday and was already performing beyond expectation.

Prayer is still needed en-masse for the pain in her side (not me), and that the monitoring of the tumor cavity does not allow the tumor to start coming back. Next miracle to come.

Life is good when God/Jesus/Holy Spirit is your Father/Savior, Brother/Counselor, Comforter in the most intimate form by Faith, prayer, and Love of all three.

All who have participated you have witnessed an incredible miracle through your participation in prayers and Love. This is her second deep brain operation, second! Recovery is taking place at a miraculous rate and to all that have witnessed this an undeniable proof that God is the miracle working God of today as of yesterday.

Sarah chime in when you want as I cannot remember everything.

Now we are somewhat caught up.

Thanks you all again.

Love

Jerry and Elise

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Our Christmas gift to you!

 Merry Christ-mas everyone!

Our gifts to you all:

The message of salvation through Jesus Christ, this is that He died for your sins and rose again from the dead and if you confess with your mouth "the Lord Jesus" and believe in your heart that He was raised from the dead, the scripture promises that "you will have eternal life."

Now some of you haven't already done this so now is a good time. Humbly (this is the key) bow your head and confess His name with your sins, and believe in the Resurrection to inherit this promise. It's the only way regardless what you have been taught by "religious" orders.

For those that have already "inherited" the "promise" of eternal life then you are already to qualify for the "second gift!"

The "baptism in the Holy Spirit."

If you have not already received this "gift" then it's time to "tarry" for it. Prayerfully ask to receive this "promise" of God so that "you will receive "power from on high" with boldness to present the gospel to "all peoples." When your words and actions are in agreement with Scripture then "signs and wonders will follow." Because Biblical based Truth (the Word) sets free both you and others then Wonders by God's Word will naturally follow without effort or even thought.

Mark 16: 14-20

14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover

19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

Verse 20 is the repeated promise which makes it mandatory then to have happening, proving His promise: "The Lord working with them and confirming the Word with signs following. Amen"

A most blessed gift/promise from our Father in Heaven.

Do you want Him "working with you" with "signs following"? Well there it is a never ending promise from God for you.

These are our/His gifts to you, all free for the asking.

Unwrap yours this Christmas Day.

God bless and keep.

Love

Jerry and Elise

Update on Elise and I

15 months ago I decided to "get disciplined" and start watching what and how much I ate. My starting weight was 268 lbs rather ponderous for the last 15-20 years.I set a goal of not weighing myself for 1 year but let that lapse into 15 months. That decision to get things under control also led me to following whatever food limitations Elise had to follow to further encourage the elimination of the rest of the tumor. An old song from our time as youth says "we all need someone to lean on, and if you want to baby you can lean on me." So we leaned on each other as we both entered into her fray.

Victory came for both of us as tenuous as it might be. Her tumor stopped growing as of the last MRI and when this "pandemic" subsides we hope to confirm with another MRI that the tumor is in fact shrinking by the healing power of Jesus Christ through constant prayer and supplication of you all.

Now for my good news........I just checked my weight this morning and have lost just over 40 lbs. This was my first "prime objective" when I started. My goal is to drop down to 210 lbs which is another 18 lbs. Right now we are eating "cleaner" and a lot of veggies. Most the time the proper meats and fish are only enjoyed 2-4 times a week. Grass raised animals with no antibiotics or hormones and Alaskan line caught fish. Still no matter what goes into the mouth it still has to be moderated as to portion. There in is the difficulty for me. Elise never seemed to have that problem in fact just the opposite. Making sure she gets enough protein to enhance her recovery of strength and endurance. But we are doing it together! That's the key. Together.

No one stands alone in this family. We may be apart by distance but always united by Love, prayer, and faith.

I am very thankful that God has seen fit to "extend" our relationship for how every many the appointed years hold for us, and His continued blessings, interventions, and guidance will mark our way with "Truth and Love and Life" for all eternity.

Yesterdays decisions become today's harvest.

Love

Jerry and Elise

Update on Elise 10-21-18

Greetings Family, Prayer Partners, Friends and all who have been interceding in behalf of my wife Elise:
Thank you for your prayers and intercessions throughout this time of trial for us.
I would like to start with asking your forgiveness for not keeping up with these updates especially at the close of the most crucial part. There is no excuse on my part and I let my own weariness overcome my sense of duty to keep everyone informed. I found myself falling asleep every time I sat down with little energy to do anything else but "try to catch up" on rest. I would have never imagined that I would drop the ball like that. This is a new experience for me and my discovering how aging sometimes is selfish and somewhat irresponsible.
Please forgive my weakness of the flesh when so many have spent so much time faithfully to turn there hearts towards heaven in fervent prayer that certainly made the difference in the outcome. 

Now let me catch you all up:
Elise was supposed to be released on Wed. next week 10-24. Because of your prayers and Gods mighty intervention they changed that date to 10-21. We were approached by the discharge nurse of the change and asked if we could make that work. We said yes but then the Doctor that we had told us that there would be no therapy for Saturday and Sunday because there was a waiting list to get in and the new patients would get the therapy over us because we were in good enough shape to discharge now. We asked if we could discharge on Friday night and they said yes and that it would actually help them out, so we did.
All the therapists said that Elise had done great and was ready, and that staying wouldn't gain to much more, again so we opted to be discharged.
Gain:
3 weeks ago Elise couldn't move her right arm and right leg at all after the surgery. On Thursday night around 3 am I noticed her fussing in her bed and she said her leg was hurting. I got up and went to her bed and she had her leg pulled up with her ankle to her butt leg folded. I asked her if she did that herself and she said yes. Glory to God she could move it back and forth for the first time since the operation. When she would move before this all she could do is drag that leg, within 24 hours she was walking full strides. Within 30 hours she was walking 400' trips 3 times that day. Her leg was miraculously healed. The very next day the same thing happened to her right arm but this time at 1 am. Within 24 hrs she had movement up to her elbow then within 30 hours she had it up to her shoulder. Soon she was lifting it over her head, all she needed was to build strength exactly what the therapy was meant to do. Praise God another miracle so mighty and quick the Doctor in charge of the therapies called Elise his "miracle woman". That coming from a German Phyc Doctor (named Schmidt) was rather incredible. He was the one that had the say on whether or not Elise could get into the Acute Rehab there. Up until that time he said "no" and wanted her to "find another place' as she didn't qualify. But God had other plans!
Now:
She has finished what they considered to be "more than enough" healing to be released so the recommendation was to let her go.
A note:
Every therapist that worked with her fell in love with her "don't give up attitude" and when asked if she wanted a rest she would almost without fail say "lets keep going". That brought her to her first 1000' walk rather quickly then she went into the 4 hours of divided therapy without hesitation. The hand of God and your prayers got her there successfully. If I may boast I will boast in the Lord and your endless, passionate prayers. Now that's being part of something big, something miraculous. A heart felt thanks again. When it was time to leave there were plenty of hugs and tears all around.
Sarah has arranged to meet us in Chicago on our return flight Thursday and Rachael is going to drive here to help us pack and get on the plane to leave. Soon we will be at outpatient rehab at Sarah's when we will finish up our strengthening and safety rehab 2-3 days a week near her house. Then home to Tn.
We will have follow up MRI's every 3 months until they are convinced that the last chapter has been written on a recurrence so prayers are still needed there. Also there will be a follow up with a Neurologist to see how long she has to take the seizure meds. She suffered a small clot in her right leg during the time it was dormant so now she is on shots (2 x a day) for the next 70 days to make sure that doesn't move and dissolves. There is no follow up on this because it's a prescribed treatment for a set period of time. We need this to also be kept in prayer as we have no Rx insurance.
Discharge:
We discharged on Friday evening and came back to the hotel room. First a private shower, then a celebratory meal at the local Saints on 2nd restaurant next door, then for the first nights real sleep we have had in the last 30 days at least. Finally a dark, quite, undisturbed room for a almost perfect sleep. Together at last. Now that's a miracle too. Then Saturday a late wake up call and a home (hotel room) cooked meal of fried eggs, sausage, toast and coffee with my wife a benefit that we haven't had since we left Sarah's to come here. Once breakfast was over there was exercises to do mostly walking. So we walked the halls and rode the elevator, visited the exercise room for a little workout on the cycle and the elliptical. That kind of effort was rewarded with Elise getting a very sore back and me getting cramps in my calves. Easy does it is the word on that stuff. Saturday night was JJ's Gargantuan sandwich split between the two of us and a very welcome bag of Lay's chips for a side. Delightful. Sunday breakfast was Elise's favorite homemade egg burrito's with coffee and a cherry turn over. God is God all the time. We slept in late today and then took a needed nap to get up to speed for the rest of the day. Lol.
Time to wrap this up, more for later as it comes to mind.
God bless and keep.
Again thanks for your prayers.
Love in Christ
Jerry and Elise     
 

Update on Elise 7-27-18

Elise and I just returned last night around 7 pm. from a needed hiatus to see and visit all the Children we have, except Mike as he was working on a project. My Brother Al had a small get together with my Brother Bart and his wife Eileen, and my Sister Sandy and her husband Bill.
There was much laughing and crying as we received the comfort and fellowship that only family can give in a poor situation. Hugs were plenteous as was holding hands and the expressing of sorrow or confidence.
All showed love and concern. We rested in that.
As for the family and those who read this goes many did not expect to see her in the actual condition that she was in. Here was a strong independent woman/mother now needing to be helped around most of the time just to walk. By the grace of God several times on the trip/visitations she was able to fend on her own howbeit there were times that she needed to be helped, or at least stood near for safety reasons. There were even times at my Brother Al's and Linda's house or at the campground and Sarah's and Kristian's house that she had enough strength and balance to walk freely, even great distances (distances being from the bedroom to the dinning room table or 800' down a road). There were times when her strength and stability were almost normal, but there were also times when it was lacking and difficult.
Her best times were at my Brother Al's house. The several days we were there she had a remarkable recovery so prompting us to name that place "Al and Linda's House of Healing". Was it the trout caught in Lake Superior? The hand rubbed, vac sealed rotisserie grilled pork loin? Or was it the great fellowship one gets when we spend time with family? Whatever it was God's anointing was on it and He was there.
We also received the same benefit from our Children's domiciles. Seeing Children and Grandchildren, sharing in their joy and concerns, seeing them all participate in the care of Elise, was a blessing of the greatest kind, God using each and everyone of them to encourage us and make us smile. "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine" was the order of all the time visiting, and we are thankful that so many of them took the time to sacrifice the distance and drive to be there for us. They also sacrificed their homes and apartments to make us comfortable, and food/homeopathic helps to give Elise the best of chances to succeed against this obstacle.
As to how she's doing?
Man's effort:
Again the need to understand that aside from a couple of prescriptions (high blood pressure pills and low potassium pills, which has no effect on the tumor,) there is nothing they can do but operate. Do to the deep position of the tumor that is very risky. The side effects could be devastating for the rest of her life aside from the hand of God intervening.
As part of "man's effort" we are partaking in God given herbals and oils. We don't believe that anything can work outside the "anointing" of God but they comfort us to a degree, alluding to the fact that we are doing something until God heals her. God did ordain them to be "upon the earth" and they have been used for thousands of years just for that purpose. We always use them "in the name of Jesus" that He would work His design through them and effectuate His divine results through them. So our part comes "in Jesus name" no matter what we use, for our comfort and effort, but it's "in Jesus name" that we put first and rely the most on.
God's intervention:
From the beginning of this whole affliction we have seen God's hand in it both divinely and using our "in Jesus name" applications. The fact that this affliction has existed for 20-30 yrs and is just now being made known is a miracle in itself. This could of been a more aggressive type that could of showed up in the middle of our child rearing days! God is good all the time.......
This incident has pulled all our family and friends together in a greater intervention through prayer that seemed not necessary before. It has also taught us that all battles are not in the flesh but in the heavenly's not against flesh and blood but against powers of darkness. Anyone who feels that the answer to this is in the hands of man and not God's intervention alone, (no matter how He orchestrates this) please don't continue to confuse the "prayer of faith" with the surrendering to man's plans and sidelining God. Faith puts God's will and ways first, man is only a gap filler till God moves. I believe that God uses any means that we choose to apply to our needs, He is the "Lord God Almighty" and can (and does) use doctors and guides/anoints them too, but if we put the doctor first and then ask God to help we are in error. He will because He is "Unconditional Love" which allows Him to "intervene" on our behalf even if it starts Him in second place.
The end of our trip home left Elise ill nourished and dehydrated so her symptoms flair'd up, and the same as on Fathers Day, when she went into the Fast Pace Clinic then to the hospital. Feeding her something and hydrating her "in Jesus name" roused her around from physical exhaustion and the thought that she was dying. Again "God is good, all the time". Here we are 4 hours later and she is resting listening to the Psalms, still a little weak and shaky but a far cry from what she was going through this morning.
So as not to make this representation seem small here are a couple of things she is experiencing:
A dizziness like a bad vertigo, even to the point of vomiting.
Loss of strength and weakness that makes it difficult to stand or walk unless assisted.
Headaches both pounding or sharp.
In spite of these there is the need to get up to use the bathroom every half hour or so always assisted.
The knowledge that only God can fix this as all the "presented" help of man is not an option.
But...........
In all this she still has great days when she can walk around on her own, wants to do laundry or make a meal. Again God does not leave us hopeless but proves His power over and over again.
The difficulty I have in all this is the fact that we have seen so many miracles in our lives that it's mind boggling. People coming out of sure death coma's. A man who had no blood to his brain for 1.5 hours and after surgery he was in a vegetative state came fully functional by the laying on of hands and "in the name of Jesus". The dead raised, food multiplied many times, the working of miracles, injuries healed, being delivered from sure death and more than I can begin to tell. Life in Christ has at best been incredible and at least truly amazing. Now the heavens are like brass and outside of faith the experience of praying seems futile, (though it is not at all). When I used to "walk and talk with God (an experience all believers should have regularly), now there seems to be (but not fully) a "missing of the we small voice" in my heart to listen to. There is still revelation on a regular basis but not having to do with my Wife's condition. Odd to say the least but in no wise changing my heart toward God or making me ask why. My question to Him would be "how will you glorify yourself in this"? If all things exists by Him than all things exist to glorify Him. "Even the evil worked against us will be turned to good".
So there you have:
My Wife's condition
Me and my position
Doctors and mans answer
Then God's Unconditional Love, His ways. His will, and His answer to come.
I choose God's Unconditional Love. Period!
Thanks for praying. Keep it up as we thrive on it's continuance and God's faithfulness. God bless you all in "Jesus name."
Love
J&E in Tn 









 

The Challenge ..........

Today in service I was given a task from the Lord to do having to do with Elise and all those praying for her. 
Being that God wants us to "draw neigh" to Him so He can draw neigh to us this little practice might just accomplish that.
Regardless of your prayer practices or "style" all prayer proves the level of intimacy we have with God the one we are praying to.
So here is the challenge:
I would ask those who are praying for my wife Elise or anyone else for that matter to implement this action the next time they "feel inspired" to pray again for Elise or anyone else.
1. Find a quite place where you will not likely be disturbed for a period of time.
2. Kneel, sit, stand or lay on your face before God.
3. Lift, or fold your hands with a sense of submission to the Lord.
4. Relax, breath deeply and begin to think of the one your praying for.
5. Let the Holy Spirit lead you into you heart breaking for them. Start with words that you think of. Then let God lead you into weeping, then groaning without words if that comes, then distress for their condition, tongues may follow whether or not you ever had that gift before.
Romans 8:26,27

26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

 I guarantee that if this progression follows your prayer time for others in need, you will find a very satisfying and a powerful faith filled prayer time that will lead you to expect a "seen"answer for your prayers. 
When done with regularity this mode of seeking, interceding prayer will grow from a fledgling seed to a mighty tree able to carry the burdens of all that you pray for.  
Prayer is the "privilege" of those that want to "talk to God" claiming His fellowship and conversing with the most High.
Soon you will be having this "intimacy" with Him no matter what you are doing "praying without ceasing".
"Ask, seek and knock!" God cannot fail. 
Love
J&E in Tn


   

Update on Elise #1

On the previous post we asked for prayer for my wife and we gratefully thank all who participated.
We are seeing and learning what is going on both in God's will and in her body. An MRI revealed a rather large brain tumor deep in the center of her brain. About the size of a lemon. I has been growing there for the last 20 to 30 yrs as the surgeon said it's a slow growing cell. Because of that he is sure it's not cancerous, but it is getting to the size that it is rubbing the right and left lobe (as it is in the middle of the two), and causing some motor skill effects in her walking and strength.
The choices are: operate to remove it (which could have some bad side effects because of how deep it is), live life until either a natural demise or such from the tumor, or (what we chose to do) measure it on the MRI and recheck in 3 months for speed of growth. If growth has been negligible and symptoms haven't increased then do nothing and check again in 6 months.
We believe that by faith God will manifest His glory regardless of "the hands of man", medicine, or any other hope that might be employed.
We have found that when she is fed, hydrated, and rested her life is almost back to normal, but when anyone of these are missing the side effects of the tumor are obvious: walking off to the left or right, leaning in either of those two directions , can't stop herself once she starts moving, headache, restless limbs, ect.
A secondary part of the problem (related or not to the tumor I don't know) high blood pressure and slightly low potassium. She was given a low dose BP pill and a potassium chloride pill and that's about all her meds. We are supplementing her diet with high potassium fruits and veggies in the form of juices and produce praying that God will "cause these things to help as He designed them".
Our only hope is in His Unconditional Love for us now and forever more, and His unfailing precious promises that we have in His Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ.
More to come as God "divinely intervenes".
Pray without ceasing, giving thanks in all situations.
Praise His Holy Name!
Love
J&E in Tn

Today

HELLO!

It's Sunday and what a day it is, let us rejoice and be glad in it.........

Today is set forth for praise with joy unspeakable and full of glory!

Is today just another day to exist in this world or is it a day to "soar like Eagles" to the very throne of God?

As for Elise and I we will take the high road that leads upwards into the heavens. We will embrace the praise and worship in today's services and be encouraged/challenged by it's message.

We will come home filled with God's presence and prepare a feast of BBQ'd chicken wings to also fill up the flesh.

We will cling onto the fellowship of each other that has been growing stronger every one of these 46 yrs and marvel at the experience of Unconditional Love that enhances this union.

Life is not only good here but "great"!

Love is more than strong but "Unconditional".

God/Jesus Christ is more than just religion here but "King of Kings and Lord of Lords".

Here the Bible is not just a book of stories and suggested rules it's the Book of Life, non optional, God's Words to man.

Because of Him we are blessed!

Because of Him we know Love!

Because of Him we have Hope!

Because of Him we have eternal life!

Because of Him "Life is Good".

Praise Him!

In Jesus name, Praise Him!

Love

J&E in Tn

My King.....Powerful recital

This is my God and I am humbled that He found me redeemable as He did all mankind.
Profound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzqTFNfeDnE


Listen, lift your hands, worship with joy and brokenness.

He chose us.

Just realizing how blessed we are who have taken part in the Lords "harvest". Loved by God, bought with the price of Jesus Christ, called to Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, now part of the Family of God. We always hear the preaching about "the harvest is great but the laborers are few" but seldom hear about the blessings of "being the one harvested." Christ, perfecting the harvest of the seed (us) by "winnowing" out the chaff of our lives and empowering us to be conformed into His image and likeness.

What an amazing blessing to be taken out of our sin by the Creator of all that exists, and just for coming out by His promise, to be "washed and cleansed" white as snow, our sins forgiven. On top of that we receive a "position" in His ranks of believers to serve Him, and then He empowers us to do the things He asks us to with the power of he Holy Spirit. Not leaving us on our own but "working through us" to do His will. When we need to pray He says "pray in the Holy Spirit. When we need strength He is our strength in weakness. When we are hungry He is our "meat" and when we thirst He is the "living waters."

He promises to "meet our needs" and to do more than we can think or ask.

All this because, from before the beginning, He loved us with an Unconditional Love, even though He knew our sin and rebellion against Him, but Love never fails, and God can not fail because God is Love. This kind of Love has been available for all men for all of time, past, present and future.

"He stands at the door and knocks" with forgiveness and position to all who will "answer the calling."

We did and we have not been disappointed but blessed.

Love

J&E in Tn

Loss, comfort.

Hard week! Questions, sleeplessness, sorrow, all culminating in where we are at this moment. Taking comfort in some old gospel songs sung by one of the "greats." Amazing how passion, pain and the gospel can give hope and bring joy. Worshiping the True and Living God can redeem one from grief and comfort the aching heart. It's there that we have hope and relief with His presence filling the hole left behind. Loss of a loved one can set the spirit low but Jesus came to give wings to the broken hearted so we can fly to His bosom for comfort.

Isaiah 40:31

"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."

1 Peter 5:7

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."

Those who are partaking in this event/loss we hope this post will bring you comfort and help ease the pain. Here is a worship song that will complete this post:

https://www.shazam.com/track/114049408/turn-your-eyes-upon-jesus

Love

J&E in Tn

Mothers Day 2016 A salute to my wife

Happy Mothers Day!

All of us no doubt will confess that we have/had amazing mothers.

My Mother was a great cook, she could make a succulent meal out of just about anything that my Dad dragged into the house. She could bake goodies and made bread like no other that I have ever known. Having 7 children she still kept the house immaculate and we never lacked for clean, ironed (yes ironed) clothes. She comforted us when we hurt and disciplined us when we needed it.

Being a stay at home Mom she was always there for us.

Thank you Mom.

She was singularly the example of what I have today and what to expect out of a "till death do us part" marriage.

She set the bar so high that only one person in God's creation could not only meet it but surpass it with Love, honor, dignity, humility and the statement "that's what Mom's/wife's do! Period.

But I would like to take that one step further.

I not only had an amazing Mother but also have been twice blessed with a most amazing wife, who not only is the mother of our children, but my best Friend, Soul Mate, Love of my life, and since my Mom passed in 1999, my surrogate Mother.

Her laughter brightened our home, Her tears proved Her passion, Her prayers safeguarded our children, Her dedication was implicit, Her love was and Is "UNCONDITIONAL."

Anyone who has spent any time with Her has been blessed, (I having been with Her the most am "very blessed indeed.)

She has always been hospitable and every one that enters into our house is treated with grace and kindness. She not only has completed me but has helped to give direction to many who was seeking completeness by word and example.

In my opinion she is a true Biblical Mother.

She not only worked hard in the hearts of our children but also in the field (gardens and animals), not suffering the household chores to lack at the same time.

Of all the things in the world that can fascinate or amaze she (to me) is the most amazing. No invention, discovery, or product of man's cunning can meet the depth or provision of her personality, comfort, provision, or ingenuity. As it should be in the eyes of every husband toward his wife by God's design.

Today is the day the we "celebrate Her" but everyday is the day that we have the opportunity to show Her how "priceless", valuable, extraordinary, and "loved" she is.

Elise A. Cavasin, aside from Jesus Christ you are the most precious gift that God has ever given me, but not only me, but our progeny also.

Because of you I have been blessed with good: health, unmeasurable wealth, an abundance of children/grandchildren, joy, laughter, humility, sensitivity, hope, and above all "Unconditional Love."

May God our Father bless and keep you through many more years letting the light He gave you shine a good while more.

God bless and keep...........

Love you Dear

Always & All Ways

Mio.