Hi Mom of 6,
I thank you for your encouragement. You are a good mom, daughter and sister. Regardless of the trying circumstances. It is just like SCC early song Higher Ways (Album 4 1990, song # 5)
I don't have the lyrics, but here is the link:
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Select play music find the album (For the Sake of The Call) BTW, IMO this was SCC greatest Album no matter what anyone else say.
then select song 5.
In a small way, the situation that you found yourself in with your brother, was something that I experienced when my mom laid in the Hospital CCU fighting for her life (11/18/1994), and we were all gathering around praying. Of course, I was praying for my God to show her and all of us mercy and provide a healing that she could sojourn with us just a little more. I was devastated to know that my sister (there were just 2 of us, my sister passed away 3/24/2008) was praying that God show her mercy and take my mom from us.
I didn't fight or argue with her, but made a mental note to myself. Be careful of what other people pray for on your behalf. That is the very reason that I make my prayers plainly known to those that I pray for.
Anyway, getting back to you and your brother, reminds me of the Sermon on the Mount. Bless those that curse you. It is clear that is the same instruction that many already knew from their studies of the book of Psalms. It is great advice.
Anytime, or nearly anytime, I find myself in a situation similar to that, I think at very instant, bless them, bless them, bless them, and then I will speak and just say: thanks so much for those thoughts (depends on the situation) may God richly bless you for those kind words, and just let go and let God.
As long as we are in our flesh, it is common to do or say things that we do not mean, and that is why the song I linked you to is so appropriate. God understands the pain and anguish that you must have felt at the moment, and He loves you and your brother. I think you know what is next. Go to your brother and apologize for the response you made to his not so thoughtful remarks, and forgive him for the remarks he made to you, otherwise it will be nothing but baggage that you will have to unload somewhere down the road.
Just remember that as long as you are in the flesh, these things can and do happen. It is how you turn it around, learn from the experience, and act to make it all good. If you find that your brother can not bring himself to forgive you, have follow in the steps of what Christ would have done, had he made that same mistake. When we all return to Our heavenly Father, he will explain it all to us, because we all have an advocate that can not lose any case He is assigned to.
Please do not beat yourself up anymore over this. God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit all Love you, and in this case you must show love to yourself and to your brother.
Heavenly Father, Abba God, Daddy God. Incline your ear and hear and answer your humble servants prayers, as I lift up Mom of 6's whole household and her extended family. Father, I don't know them, but you do because you made each and every one of them.
Lord, I pray that You show Your Love, Kindness, Mercy, Grace, and all the good things You have in store for them and all of Your loved ones. Praise God for his mercy endures forever.
Lord, I pray that You fill their home with the essence of Your Love and that it may be as a sweet fragrance that is pleasing to You and to them, and that Your presence be an everlasting sign of Your Grace, Love, Peace and Friendship toward her and her family.
Lord, I pray this sacrifice of praise be pleasing to You and that it may as a sweet and pleasing fragrance to You.
Lord, I pray that if You find that there is anything I have prayed for has offended You, that you please accept my apology and extend Your loving hand of forgiveness to me.
Lord, I pray all these things in Your Son, Yeshua's Precious Holy name. Amen
Mom of 6, I pray that these prayers and observations all serve to be a blessing, comfort and consolation to you and many others. We all have to Love and Learn (SCC Heaven in the Real World, Song #6 1995 Song 1 is great too), in order to grow in wisdom and God's wealth. All the Praise and Glory go totally and completely to God. Amen!
God Bless all of you!
Super Big Hugs, In His Love-
Gman5256
) but went through it with flying colors!!! They believe that they got ALL the cancer and the surgery actually went easier than anticipated. They didn't have to do the reconstructive part of it, as they had planned(removing muscle from his chest and bone from his thigh) Everything they used to reconstruct his face came from the face. THANK GOD!! It will be a painful recovery, but even in recovery, my father has a great sense of humor! He is a very spiritual man and has GREAT faith!!! He had many people praying for him and I DO BELIEVE God directed the hands of the physicians...thank you ALL for your kind words and your ferverent prayers...
again for your encouraging words!!! The last couple days have definately tried my faith and emotions. But I was able to use the skills I've been working on and THEY WORK!!! Thank you GOD..you are worthy of ALL MY praise and worship!!! I owe it ALL to HIM!!!!