Friday July 28 2017  WE NEVER KNOW

WE NEVER KNOW

Kathleen Martens

July 28, 2017

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The day dawns bright and cheery;

And we anticipating a normal day.

But what we think and what we get

Sometimes doesn’t go our way.

We never know what the hours hold

As we breathe, eat, and live.

Without expectation the floor drops out

And time no longer gives.

But no matter how very serious

God is always by our side.

Though a loved one is seriously ill

In God they still abide.

And the future may seem quite bleak

Because the future is always unknown.

And when you are at your lowest

Is the time to seek God’s throne.

This evening, just as I sat down to write a poem we received a phone call from Dave’s sister.  Her only son had a very serious stroke and has a blood clot in his brain.  He is fighting for his life.  They are in California and we are in Wisconsin.  We know not what the outcome will be.  He has been in extremely poor health for the past several years, but a mother is never ready to let go.  Please pray for our nephew Wade, whom we love.  And please remember his Mother, Faith, in your prayers.  Pray that God’s will is accomplished in this situation and hearts are comforted during this time. 

Thank You God for Your continued presence in our lives even through the dark valley of the unexpected.

“Psalms 23:

¹ The Lord is my Shepherd, I lack nothing.
²     He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
³     He refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
    for His name’s sake.
⁴ Even though I walk
    through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
    for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
    they comfort me.

⁵ You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
⁶ Surely Your goodness and love will follow me
    all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
    forever.”

GOD BLESS YOU!

Thank you for your prayers!