Sweet Sweet Spirit

I have been meaning to post all week and am just now getting around to it. It's been a good week. One of those weeks where God has shown himself so vividly that there was no mistaking his presence. While I realize that God is present all the time,I have to admit there are times when I take for granted his presence or simply ignore it.

On Thursday of last week our Pastor had emergency surgery for some intestinal problems. Due to complications he was airlifted on Saturday evening to a hospital on the coast. He has been (and still is)a very sick man this week. As of today he is off the ventilator and actually sat in a chair for almost an hour. We are praying that as the days pass he will continue to gain strength and be back with us soon.

It has been a delight to watch our church family pour out their love upon Brian and his family by praying for them, helping out with their two sons, etc. The members of First Baptist Clewiston are such a loving, gracious, and caring body. We had a prayer vigil last night for him and their family so that our body could come together for the specific purpose of lifting him up before the throne. Other churches and individuals in our community joined us. I can’t tell you what a blessing it was to be with other brothers and sisters in Christ interceding for our pastor. What a sweet time of prayer. We are commanded in His Word to pray for one another and to bear one another burdens. Our community and church have done just that this past week. If I haven't been answering emails, I'm answering the phone for updates on him. I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God!

Continue to pray for Brian, his family and our church. May God receive all the Glory as He shows his majesty and power among these people.