God can do anything

Duh, right? It sounds so simple. We say it all the time. "God can do anything" or "God has the power to do (enter thing or phrase)". The problem comes when those are just words. Faith is nothing without true belief. A belief that begins in the heart and therefore makes an outward appearance of true faith.

A year ago my husband told me he was praying that I would find my way back to God and to my marriage. He told me God has the power. I told him he was stupid. Literally, to his face, I told him he was stupid. However, for nearly a year he never stopped praying, being faithful, loving, compassionate, patient and most of all believing. He truly believed God would heal me and our marriage, and He did. I say all of this not to boast about how awesome my husband is (although he is pretty awesome), and not to show that I am a fantastic woman for coming back to the Lord and my marriage. I come as proof that God CAN do anything. We know this, we read this, we see examples every day. He has the power to do anything.

Getting down to the point...my fellow sister in Christ, Jadon's step-mom and also my friend, Catherine, has been diagnosed with cancer. She is 12 weeks pregnant. This is a time when the words "God can do anything" can't be just words. They are based upon a heart that truly believes that God can and WILL do a miracle work in this situation, just as He did in me. For the longest time I attributed my ability to get along with my ex-husband, his wife Catherine, Patrick's ex-wife, Kim and her husband Josh, as my friendly, loving nature. I just recently discovered it isn't me at all, it's God. He gives ALL of us the ability to loving get along. It is God being portrayed in our actions and our love for one another. I am proud to call Catherine my friend and I am honored to support her through her battle. A battle which God is in control of and I believe he will show his power. I ask you to please be praying for Ron, Catherine, their kids and the child that she is carrying. 

In all situations of life, be them big or small, God has the power to do anything. The bible says He is faithful to answer our prayers. However, our prayers have to be spoken with a heart that truly believes. It's that faith that God honors.

I'm out.