What a wonderful day when we as Christians come to the realization that all that transpires on this earth, and in this life is NOT US…but IT IS GOD! It is God that bestows such blessings as freedom, the Bible, family; AND it is God that gives trials, tribulations, and at times tragedies!
I. The Source of My Strength (vs.1-3)
• When I feel like I am too emotionally, physically, or spiritually weary to go I MUST remember that my source of strength never runs dry!
• The Lord is everything I need; He is the Only One I should cling too, and He is the reason that I keep going when all hope looks lost!
II. Surrounded By Sorrows (vs. 4,5)
• Have you ever been to the place where you just feel like you can’t go on.
• Around every turn is another heartache or struggle.
• Have you ever felt as though you were drowning in misery and defeat.
• It is when I am Surrounded by Sorrows that I am supposed to run to the Source of My Strength – not away from Him!
III. The Seriousness of His Sublime (vs.6-15)
• Sublime means, “impressing the mind with a sense of grandeur or power; inspiring awe; supreme or outstanding.
• Too often we think of God as overly patient and so loving that He will not provided justice to those in need of judgment!
• Yet, here in Psalm 18 there are several verses of the Sublime actions of our God!
• The time will come – I want to be on His good side – not His wrathful side!
IV. The Statement of Ultimate Surrender (vs.30)
• Can you make this statement for your life today?
• Can you say from a sincere heart, believing that it is true?
• Or, are you thinking this morning that God has it all wrong, and he does not know what you need, nor what He is doing?
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Health Update
8/28/2010
Thank you for all who call to ask how we are doing. Below is a health update from this last week!
This last week was another exciting week in the Giovanelli home. Our school opened its doors to a record enrollment, my wife was getting three kids ready for the school year, and in the midst of it all - the cancer institute decided to have us come for my cancer check-up on Tuesday and Wednesday of the same week. It is always great to watch the Lord work as life sometimes seems to spin out of control.
On Tuesday, August 24th, we arrived at the National Cancer Institute (NIH) early. The day started off with the blood work, then it was off to the third floor for a more intense blood test that required me to lay down for a while. We then made our way to the Imaging Center and waitied patiently for the CT Scans of the chest, upper abdomen, lower abdomesn, kidneys, and pelvic areas. AFter a long day of testing we were able to get back to the hotel - take a quick nap, and then it was off to a nice dinner at the Cheesecake Factory with some friends who drove up to meet us for the evening.
On Wednesday, we met with the Doctors where we were informed that there is one tumor that is growing very quickly. They are guestimating that its growth rate is 1cm every six months. It is currently at 2.2cm. The right kidney has four tumors, the largest being 2.7cm, and the smallest is at 1.2. The left kidney has five tumors - the lergest being 2.6 and the smallest being 1.2. The left kidney has the fast growing tumor that looks like it will reach 3cm within nine months.
Each time a tumor reaches 3cm they have to do surgery to prevent the cancer from possibly spreading. Our prayer is that the fast growing tumor will not grow as fast as it has been. If it does - it will mean another set of surgeries in the next nine months or so.
Thank you all for your prayers and kindness. We are doing GREAT as a family. Our spirit our high, and the Lord is blessing us in so many unimmaginable ways. Feel free to contact us if you have any special prayer requests that we can pray with you about.
Thank you for all who call to ask how we are doing. Below is a health update from this last week!
This last week was another exciting week in the Giovanelli home. Our school opened its doors to a record enrollment, my wife was getting three kids ready for the school year, and in the midst of it all - the cancer institute decided to have us come for my cancer check-up on Tuesday and Wednesday of the same week. It is always great to watch the Lord work as life sometimes seems to spin out of control.
On Tuesday, August 24th, we arrived at the National Cancer Institute (NIH) early. The day started off with the blood work, then it was off to the third floor for a more intense blood test that required me to lay down for a while. We then made our way to the Imaging Center and waitied patiently for the CT Scans of the chest, upper abdomen, lower abdomesn, kidneys, and pelvic areas. AFter a long day of testing we were able to get back to the hotel - take a quick nap, and then it was off to a nice dinner at the Cheesecake Factory with some friends who drove up to meet us for the evening.
On Wednesday, we met with the Doctors where we were informed that there is one tumor that is growing very quickly. They are guestimating that its growth rate is 1cm every six months. It is currently at 2.2cm. The right kidney has four tumors, the largest being 2.7cm, and the smallest is at 1.2. The left kidney has five tumors - the lergest being 2.6 and the smallest being 1.2. The left kidney has the fast growing tumor that looks like it will reach 3cm within nine months.
Each time a tumor reaches 3cm they have to do surgery to prevent the cancer from possibly spreading. Our prayer is that the fast growing tumor will not grow as fast as it has been. If it does - it will mean another set of surgeries in the next nine months or so.
Thank you all for your prayers and kindness. We are doing GREAT as a family. Our spirit our high, and the Lord is blessing us in so many unimmaginable ways. Feel free to contact us if you have any special prayer requests that we can pray with you about.
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