Sunday, April 29, 2007

Father Hear The Prayer We Offer

Father hear the prayer we offer
Nor for ease that prayer shall be,
But for strength that we may ever
Live our lives courageously.

Not forever by still waters
Would we idly, quiet stay;
But would smite the living fountains
From the rocks along our way.

Be our strength in hours of weakness,
In our wanderings be our guide;
Thro endeavor, failure, danger,
Father, be Thou at our side.

Let our path be bright or dreary,
Storm or sunshine be our share;
May our souls in hope unweary
Make thy work our ceaseless prayer. Amen.

This song has been stuck in my head all day. It's special to me because it was sung at our wedding, 29 years ago next month. I was only 19 years old & was definitely counting on more sunshine than storms to be our share. I must say it has been almost all sunshine & only a few storms. Tonight we find ourselves in a storm. Most all of you who read my blog know Christine has had such a difficult pregnancy. She's 26 weeks along, & has spent several months of it in the hospital. Tonight she was moved to labor & delivery so she could receive magnesium sulfate to stop contractions. She's not officially in labor, but is having way too many contractions. Please pray for her, for baby Sam, Matt & Jack. Pray for God's perfect timing & His power to touch, heal & protect Christine & Sam. I can't thank you enough for each prayer that goes up!

6 comments:

jody said...

We are lifting all of you up in prayer. You are so loved. JoJo

Lynn said...

I am on my knees, Sissie....Praying for you all. Loving you all. Lynn

Kate said...

I'm praying for Christine and Sam to both be healthy, and for God's blessing and strength to uphold all of your family. All of Tine's girlfriends are being her "prayer warriors" now too!

Linda said...

Kathy, know that we are praying for your sweet family....especially little Sam right now. Love you, Linda Letz

Unknown said...

So glad we got to talk tonight at the hospital. We ARE blessed, aren't we?
Hugs, and more hugs...
M

Ashley said...

We continue to pray to the God of perfect timing and perfect peace to have his mighty hand in EVERY aspect of Christine and baby Sam's health. We're thinking of all of you often, love you!