Hi friends and family,
We now have a confirmed surgery day and time. So, the time we need all of you to pray is from 11:45-2:45 tomorrow, Thursday, December 10, 2015. Greg's Doctor's name is Dr. Anthony Asher and he will have a team working with him, but I don't know how big that team will be.
We have our moments when we start to think about the what-ifs, but are really trying to capture those thoughts. Please continue to pray for us! We love all of you!
Here is a tip. If you know me well, you know I ain't your average missionary. I have a horrible ability to memorize and although I try, I don't have all the verses of the Bible down by memory! ;o) I am keeping it very real for all of you. So, if you want to encourage us, please write out the verse because I will not know what the verse is and won't have time to look it up! I need to have those encouraging verses sent our way, so please do send them!
Thank you all for walking and praying us through this journey.
Blessings, Missy
This blog was started in 2004 when Annie was badly burnt. Over the years we have seen how God has continually provided for us and answered our many prayers.
... But God did notcreate us from a spirit of fear, but of Power, Love and Self-control.
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This verse has comforted me in times when I have NO control over situations, especially medical ones. As a worshipper, there is always a song in my heart. But, I recall a time I could not sing and THIS verse offered the comfort with His Promise that I needed.
Praying without ceaseing for you all. ������
Praying and love you and Greg_. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart". My daughter Paige put your family on her church's prayer list also.
ReplyDeleteI don't have references committed to memory but "do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition,with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phil4:6-7. Praying this over you and Greg. 🙏🏼💕
ReplyDeleteOh God, our Father, bless and help Greg Wood in the illness which has come upon him. Give him courage and patience, endurance and cheerfulness to bear all weakness and all pain; and give him a peaceful mind which will make his recovery all the quicker.Give to all doctors,surgeons and nurses who attend him skill on their hands, wisdom in their minds and gentleness and sympathy in their hearts. Help us not to worry too much, but to leave our loved one in the hands of the wise and skill full men who have the gift of healing, and in Your hands. Lord Jesus, come to us and to our loved one this day and at this time, and show us that Your healing touch has never lost its ancient power. This we ask for Your love's sake Amen.
ReplyDeleteMissy and family, this is a prayer from a book that Carl got for me in India. It is called Prayers for the Plain Man, by William Barclay (Selected & Edited by Fr. Trevor.) I hope it brings you comfort. I will keep Greg and all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Robin
Missy,
ReplyDeleteThis is Brian (and Gina). Unfortunately we know all too well what you are going through. Uncertain times, but knowing He is Good is comforting. We will be praying for you tomorrow, for skill for Dr. Asher and his team and peace for you and Greg and family.
Exodus 14:13-14 And Moses said to the people, "Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today...
...The LORD will fight for you, and you have only to be silent."
"Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16
ReplyDeletePraying for you 5 and Dr. Asher today! Love love love you, sweet Missy!!!!
"He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together." Colossians 1:17 ~Praying!
ReplyDeleteJoshua 1:9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Praying for all of you! Brian & Kim Johnson
ReplyDeleteJoshua 1:9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Praying for all of you! Brian & Kim Johnson
ReplyDeletePsalm 60:1-4. Hear my cry O God,listen to my prayer;from the end of the earth I call to you, when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I; for you are my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. Let me dwell in your tent for ever! Oh to be safe under the shelter of your wings.
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ReplyDeleteYou don't know me, but Jesus gives us a bond like none other. I want you to know that I am praying for your whole family as well as the surgical team. I hope that you can feel the many prayers upholding you. I hope you feel the concern all of us are feeling. I do know what it feels like to have a doctor's few words turn your entire world upside down as both my husband and I are cancer survivors. Please know that when we say we are praying, we really are. Hold tight to Jesus hand, just whisper His name to feel Him close. Thanks for keeping us informed through this blog. I am sure it is hard even putting things into words. Your sister in Christ, Diane
Hi Missy
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me, but Jesus gives us a bond like none other. I want you to know that I am praying for your whole family as well as the surgical team. I hope that you can feel the many prayers upholding you. I hope you feel the concern all of us are feeling. I do know what it feels like to have a doctor's few words turn your entire world upside down as both my husband and I are cancer survivors. Please know that when we say we are praying, we really are. Hold tight to Jesus hand, just whisper His name to feel Him close. Thanks for keeping us informed through this blog. I am sure it is hard even putting things into words. Your sister in Christ, Diane
Praying!!! <3
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for Greg and his medical team as they do surgery this morning. Our community group prayed last night too. Love and prayers Leanne and Neil
ReplyDeleteA friend of yours and mine ask for prayer for your surgery. Jeff Holeman. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16
ReplyDeleteI am praying, Missy. I met Greg, but not you, at an Orality conference in Celaya a few years ago that he participated in. Trusting the Lord for all the blessings and healing He has on the way for you both and your family.
ReplyDeleteIsaiah 54:10 "For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, but My loving kindness will not be removed from you, and my covenant of peace will not be shaken," says the LORD who has compassion on you."
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"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
"Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. "
You guys have been on my mind all day. Praying earnestly for you! These verses have been a huge source of encouragement to me this year. I also would listen to a song called "though you slay me" by Shane and Shane almost every day. You should find it on YouTube! I love you guys!
Maria (Underwood)
My life verse is a faithful promises of God to Greg and Missy Wood today, Fear not for I am with you, be not dismayed for I am your God, I will strengthen you and help you and uphold you with my righteous hand. Isaiah 41:10.....
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