I have good news from the biopsies that were done on me. I have cancer, but it is “only” the basal-call variety. For me, that is a comfort. During November, I will be having incisions on four locations. The prognosis for complete healing is strong. Thanks to all of you at Knox who have been praying for me and asking Jesus to bring healing to my body.
Prayer Journal
Speaking of prayer, I have found my personal prayer list to be growing almost on a daily basis. People seem to trust sharing things with me about their life situations. The Holy Spirit has guided me to spend more time in prayer and listen carefully to conversations that I have each day. Do you have a daily prayer journal that helps you to guide and direct your prayers? If not, then I highly suggest you begin one immediately. Prayer is what helps connect us with God each day we seek to follow His will.
Begin with confessions of any sins that might hinder your relationship with God and others. Then take some time to praise God for who He is and how wonderful it is to know Him through the scriptures. You might want to take time going through the Psalms. I guarantee that the prayers listed in the Psalms will help to guide your prayer life. Next, be sure to offer thanks to the Lord for the daily blessings He brings to your heart. In order to do this, we must pause throughout each day as these blessings occur. Do not get so task oriented that you miss the things God is wanting to show you! Finally, pray specifically for persona needs and for others who God brings to our attention. Does this sound like hard work? It is! But as disciples of Jesus, it is clear in the Bible that we will have trials to face almost every day we live and breathe.
Knox Youth
The youth have an auction coming up November 9. Why is this important? The money raised will help senior high youth go on a mission trip to Arkansas over spring break. They will be helping people in Little Rock through Habitat for Humanity. Our former President Jimmy Carter continues to be a great ambassador for this ministry to underserved people in cities all around the country. So please plan to attend and support our kids financially in their endeavors to understand a life of mission.