Sunday 11:00pm

Hi everyone--I know that I have already posted today, but sometimes when you have things on your heart, it is good to write them down. I couldn't think of a better place to write them than on Dani Jo's blog since so many read her story.

I've had 2 people just today ask me how do I deal with everything and with Dani Jo? I told them as I have told many, only by God and His Grace do I make it from day to day...usually I get a puzzled look and they go on to say, "I don't think I could ever do it"... I was thinking of all the ways that I deal with everything that has happened and every thing that may happen in the future. First of all, I live day to day. God's promises are so true and real to me.

I usually start my days with prayer...I pray for strength...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. Through it all, I guess I've learned to be patient. This scripture tells us to "wait"...WOW what a concept in such a crazy fast paced world. I have learned to stop or slow down and hold on to what is important in life...I pray for strength at the end of the day, because I usually have grown weary by then. It is hard to think of yourself and taking care of yourself in the midst of your storm. I have to remember my body is just borrowed, It is God's Temple as a result, what goes, shines outward. ..."they shall mount up with wings as eagles"... I feel that this means that God always has us under His wing no matter what situation we are going through, and He gives us the strength to stand tall and be a testimony for Him...

Another promise God has given us is "Psalms 37:39-40 But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord; he is their strength in the time of trouble. And the Lord shall help them and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in Him. I have learned to trust the Lord and realize that He is in control of all our situations and turmoil. When I get down on myself, I have to remember what Jesus went through on the cross--the stripes he bore, the nails in his hands and feet, the spear in his side, etc...I realize very quickly that I have my daughter and I cherish each and every moment and I never have to worry about any thing of that travesty happening to Dani Jo. I have learned not sweat the small stuff...God will deliver us...His promise is true. It may not be the way we think he should deliver us...the flesh wants sickness healed, blind eyes opened, lame to walk, deaf to hear, but God is the almighty!!! He decides the outcomes of the situation and even though I don't understand everything and why Dani Jo might be going through this, God knows all and he will never forsake us! Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. I have no fear, for I know that God is beside me all the way. I am not saying that I haven't been afraid of situations that has happened, I have just learned to trust that God will "help" me.

I want to end my post with this scripture: Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. I have learned that this scripture is true without strength from my Saviour I wouldn't be able to stand and face the trials of each day.

I called one of my "prayer warriors" for scripture on Friday and couldn't have sent better scripture. In the scriptures she chose to send to me, they were also of God's promises to the righteous. So many times we wait answers from the Lord, "right NOW". As we all know God doesn't work like that. He will answer prayers as He sees fit. A lot of times, it isn't the answer we expected....but as my "prayer warrior" sent to me..."Be still and know that I am God"...

If after reading this you still don't understand how we get through...I encourage you to evaluate your life and pray for understanding. God has given me a peace in knowing that He is always there holding my hand...even on days I feel he's so far away...I just close my eyes in prayer and He is always there...

With Love,
Amanda