Jesus never promised life would be easy. The facts have been handed down since Eve convinced Adam the forbidden fruit was good and he should try it also. Their eyes were opened and that's when the soft bed of grass beneath their bare feet became a rocky road in a land of toil.
Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give uou rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
God, in His infinite wisdom, mercy, and love, made provision by the blood of the cross. We no longer carry Eve's burden, because we are the bride of Christ and He has taken Adam's sin upon Himself that all men (and women) should be free, slaves only to His mercy, not sin.
I am about to embark on a journey. I shall climb perhaps as high as Everest of the Himalayas. I shall struggle for every breath and no oxygen tank will bring relief. I will cross many chasms and no rope will save me should I fall. The slope is treacherous and filled with pitfalls, and none go with me. If I reach the top, the return will be slow but exhilarating and full of joy.
My journey begins on Friday, June 14, 2013. Though none can physically come with me on this frightening adventure to which I am an unwilling participant, you can all go with me in Spirit and in prayer. I need you. I need your prayers.
My liver is sick. It needs medicine. The medicine is almost worse than death from the disease that threatens me. It's a six month course, no more, no less. It's not guaranteed to work but almost certain. Close enough that I'm willing to accept the challenge and take the trip. It will probably be the most difficult thing I have ever done. I'm a very bad patient. I'm told the medicine (Interferon, the same given to cancer patients,) will make me feel as though I have influenza for the next six months. Frankly, I'd rather climb Everest with no legs.
So, my dear eastern friends who are much closer to that revered mountain, look toward its great height and think of me. Pray for me as often as the Spirit leads. I will do my best to update you from time to time. And as always, I will be praying for the sweet Christian women of Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh.
May the God of all Creation be with you all!
With all my love in Jesus our King and Savior,
anne
P.S. My friend Michelle has a sister who has a special website for children. I'm told it's very popular in India. Perhaps you might want to look at it for your children?
Also, another woman I know has a website with a regularly updated Bible study for women especially for women in India. Please check it out. I'll send you the info as soon as I get it. Waiting to hear back from her now. I fear I have failed you my darling daughter.
Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give uou rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
God, in His infinite wisdom, mercy, and love, made provision by the blood of the cross. We no longer carry Eve's burden, because we are the bride of Christ and He has taken Adam's sin upon Himself that all men (and women) should be free, slaves only to His mercy, not sin.
I am about to embark on a journey. I shall climb perhaps as high as Everest of the Himalayas. I shall struggle for every breath and no oxygen tank will bring relief. I will cross many chasms and no rope will save me should I fall. The slope is treacherous and filled with pitfalls, and none go with me. If I reach the top, the return will be slow but exhilarating and full of joy.
My journey begins on Friday, June 14, 2013. Though none can physically come with me on this frightening adventure to which I am an unwilling participant, you can all go with me in Spirit and in prayer. I need you. I need your prayers.
My liver is sick. It needs medicine. The medicine is almost worse than death from the disease that threatens me. It's a six month course, no more, no less. It's not guaranteed to work but almost certain. Close enough that I'm willing to accept the challenge and take the trip. It will probably be the most difficult thing I have ever done. I'm a very bad patient. I'm told the medicine (Interferon, the same given to cancer patients,) will make me feel as though I have influenza for the next six months. Frankly, I'd rather climb Everest with no legs.
May the God of all Creation be with you all!
With all my love in Jesus our King and Savior,
anne
P.S. My friend Michelle has a sister who has a special website for children. I'm told it's very popular in India. Perhaps you might want to look at it for your children?
Also, another woman I know has a website with a regularly updated Bible study for women especially for women in India. Please check it out. I'll send you the info as soon as I get it. Waiting to hear back from her now. I fear I have failed you my darling daughter.
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