war on grumbling day thirty six

Day 36 

I'm thankful for the Lord of breakthroughs. #WarOnGrumbling #40DaysOfThanksgiving 

It's pretty astounding how many breakthroughs I've experienced with the Lord. But I have to say the only thing better is getting to participate in other people's breakthroughs. Whether it's through loving or contending in prayer, I always find it exhilarating. It gives me a fresh infusion of hope and the solid assurance that God's heart is all about breakthrough for each of His kids.

Bob Dylan - Cover Down, Break Through

You've got an image of yourself  // You've built by yourself alone //

But it will come a-tumblin' down // Just like the walls are made of stone //

You will be separated from everything you seem to be //

You think you'll be liberated //

Yeah, but the grave won't set you free //

You've got to cover down, cover down, break through //

Cover down, cover down, break through 

war on grumbling day thirty three

Day 33 

I'm thankful that it is well with my soul. #WarOnGrumbling #40DaysOfThanksgiving 

I've been sick with a sinus and throat infection the last few days and I'm completely awed at the ways God works when I'm forced to just slow down. When I'm lying in bed and get to take a two hour phone call from Africa that turns out to be one of the most significant and encouraging conversations I've had with a dear one in years. And when I'm home so a 26 year old kid, who has spent six of his formative years in the penitentiary, could drop in for lunch and share his breakthroughs with me. 

Oh. My. GOODness. I just love how God works even in my weakness. So it is well with my soul even if it's not entirely well in my body. 

So let go my soul and trust in Him //

The waves and wind still know His name //

It is well with my soul