June 14, 2021 Tuesday Eve
We have arrived at the Schnabel home, we lovingly call it the Schnuments Clan. We have lots of stuff to organize here, and it is so awesome! The pups are happy and we are home. Now we just need Steve to join us on these beautiful 10 acres with a pool and the best of friends. Honestly we have been planning this compound for years. LOL Now we just need to integrate my two little fluffballs and their five big pups. The moving trucks come at 8am tomorrow morning and we are ready to roll.
Steve Schnabel went to minister to Steve today, what a blessing he is. He said that Steve was very alert today, eyes open and noticing things going on around him. Steve's coffee buddy, and Church friend, Brian will be visiting with him tomorrow. It is good to have others available to pray, worship, read and chat with him when I can't. What a blessing.
Steve is holding steady with his blood pressure on no meds which is awesome, but his heart rate continues to be high and the cardiologists are all meeting to figure out the best path for Steve. Praise God he has been steady for days now. Continued prayers for brain healing, kidney healing, and heart healing. Adam continues to heal, it is so hard for young ones to stay still and let the healing happen. Prayers for complete brain healing, pelvis healing and his wrist which is still casted.
Going back to the "MOVE" theme from the other day. Are you unable to move? Do you feel stuck? Well, for me, stuckness has been a symptom of a stagnated relationship with Jesus. I have been there again and again and again, sometimes for long periods and sometimes for a short period. When that happens I find that the thing that's causing this stuckness, is usually my own sin. My sin that separates me from Jesus and hearing His voice. There are many reasons that I have found in my walk. It could be something that I haven't yet repented of, it could be someone that I have unforgiveness toward, or, it could be something that I am believing that's not truth, believing lies about myself, or about my perception of a situation or person. In Isaiah 59:2a "It’s your sins that have cut you off from God." When we live unreflected lives, we accumulate sin, unforgiveness and lies we believe. These things dim our hearing, understanding and ability to connect to The Lord. Even a simple lie like I am not worthy of that job or a relationship, or If they only knew the "real" me, they wouldn't want to be around me. Lies from the enemy separate us from The Lord who is truth and make it almost almost impossible to live out your God-given purpose! Make it a priority to know who you are in Christ and capture the negative thoughts you are thinking about yourself and others, bring them into unity with The Lord. Live a reflective life. I don't mean introspection (digging around and punishing yourself), but reflective. The Lord never condemns or shames us, He convicts us and guides us to change. When a situation arises, how do you respond, how do you feel. These things point to false beliefs, unforgiveness, or an area that needs repentance. When we spend time with Him, bringing all these things to Him, He washes us clean! We are made NEW! AND, bonus, as we work through this, we have less and less negative thoughts!
Thank you to all of you who continue in prayer and hope for Steve, praying for all those who come in contact with him, praying for the patients of ICU and those who are ministering to us in so many ways. Have a blessed day tomorrow. I will update as soon as I can after the move and any calls with the doctor. Love you all!
Comments
- Laura AnthonySuch a beautiful post, Heather. The goodness of God moves me to tears as I read your updates. Happy to hear that Steve is able to show his alertness a bit more and more! Praise God for the body of Christ ministering to Steve daily. Praying for your move and for *you* and your girls to stand up under this trial. God is the lifter of your head. Such a comfort to know that you have the Holy Spirit to walk with through it all. Keep in step with Him; He loves you so!6/16/21
- Nicole HorschPraying today and movers are a blessing!6/16/21
- Jeannine Santo ZupoPraying for the move tomorrow and all the wonderful friend visits for Steve. And that we can all be in sync with God. When that happens- we find the joy. Thanks for always being an inspiration to us all.6/15/21
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