Heavy Heart

This family in Abilene has been on my heart constantly since I heard the news that their 22 month old was diagnosed with a peach-sized tumor on her brain stem just a week ago.  Her name is Callie Cochran and she is as cute as a bug!  I just thought I would share what has been on my heart so that you all can pray for Callie, her Mommy and Daddy, and her big brother.  I have been encouraged by their trust and faithfulness to the Lord in these hard times.  Please lift them up and check out their story and updates: Callie Cochran . Courtney, mommy, hasn't had time to write our their entire story but they are giving updates and specific things to pray over Callie and their family.

When these kind of things happen to people I know I sometimes start to worry and my imagination goes nuts and I start wondering what I would do...blah, blah...and then I remember: The Lord is sovereign and in control of  EVERYTHING!!  When I start worrying, I recently started praying that I would praise the Lord in all circumstances and that I would fully rely on Him.  I pray that I will handle the hard times in a way that would encourage others to turn their hearts to Jesus and to trust Him in all areas of life knowing that He loves us so much and will take care of us ALWAYS!!
Another example of this for me is the Chandler family.  The Lord has used them in so many ways through Matt's brain cancer and I pray that I will do the same in the face of tragedy.  You can see a little of his story here: One Year Later.  His wife also has a blog: ThemChandlers .

 I just wanted to share about little Callie because she and her family have been heavy on my heart for the past week.  Please lift them up in prayer.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice." Phil 4:4

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7