It Is Well With My Soul

Hey everyone,
God has just been laying on my heart the lesson that the great song writer, Horatio Spafford, penned in the 1800s. It is well with my soul. Even though trial and hardship come our way, can you say in that moment, even so it is well with my soul? Paul knew what it was like to suffer hardship and trial, but he tells us that he considers these light and momentary affliction as nothing compared to the surpassing worth of the Gospel. Hebrews 11:24-26 tells us about the faith and trust that Moses had in God and how he counted the reproach of Christ to be worth more than the treasures of Egypt. I would encourage you to spend time in Romans 8 (esp. verse 18).

To find out more about Horatio Spafford and the story behind this song, check this out. Believe me, it is worth your time! http://www.bluefishtv.com/ProductDetails.aspx?cid=1005&id=1498 Also, the new sermon posted on the right hand side is from a paster in Covenant Life Church, one of our sister churches. If you have time, I would encourage you to take time to listen to this message.

God bless you,
~Whitney

I will not be with you this week as I will be flying home that evening. Your prayers would be appreciated! :-D

9.16.07

Here's a quick list Whitney made from last night. As always, please correct any mistakes or omissions. (i don't have the Valley of Vision prayer Cheryl read)

Micah 7.8-1o...(?) an awareness of our standing before God-- His holiness vs our own sinfulness, Christ our Mediator.

That we would:
be aware of spiritual battles around us
seek to share the gospel in our everyday surroundings
reach out to visitors and new folks at Grace
become regular encouragers, especially in our speech
have clarity and trust instead of confusion, worry or fear
make good use of the time God has given us
be aware of families in our church-creative in blessing/serving them
be infused with His joy despite circumstances "joy of the Lord is our strength"
Heather's co-workers: salvation & passion for God

Grace Church:
thankfulness for Wayne and David- wisdom, grace for them
new high school ministry
women's discipleship group
singles group
Jon Morales
Cheryl- photography business
Jake-grace, photography
Meg James-healing, comfort
Dean James-grace
Swansons
Carmichaels & Courtney-healing
Heather- Phil 2.12-15a
Pienes
Landon-English group leader
Mark-work, house
Rebekah-work, grace, boldness
Whitney

Heaven-ward

As I try to recall from memory all the prayers that were offered up, I realize that it was a terrible night to forget to bring a pen to jot down the names and things that were offered up to God in supplication. So I will give up the general topics and a couple of scriptures that were read... and if you all remember something that was read or said or prayed over that I haven't included, that is something that needs to be shared, feel free to add it in.

Various Co-workers and ppl in our different spheres of life.
Teens at Grace Church
That we realize that Heaven is our home and that death isn't as bad because of our Hope.
Ustlers
James
Wells
Morales
Schwabs
Splitters
That we will cast our burdens at the master's feet
That we will remember the Beattitudes and it will produce grace in our lives

Romans 8
Revelation 21
Lamatations 3
Matt 5