Philippians 2:27,3:1
2 27He was indeed so ill that he nearly died. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, so that I would not have one
sorrow after another.
3 1Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord.
God’s mercy is great, and sometimes, it’s hard to believe that someone would do something so incredible, like dying on the cross for us. It doesn’t stop there. He also defeated death; He does it every day. He saves lives of people who are important to us.
Nine years ago this year, someone very dear to me was diagnosed with the deadliest form of skin cancer, Malignant Melanoma. I was only 6 years old but able to understand everything that was going on. My family and I prayed like crazy until it seemed like hope was lost. And eventually, the
doctors did not know what else to do but go into emergency surgery that had a 50% survival rate. I never stopped praying because at 6, praying was all I could do.
When you cry out to God, He hears you, and when the doctors told my family and me that she made it through the surgery with no cancer left in her body, I knew for sure that God can do anything and everything. Never give up hope and rejoice in the Lord forever. Have you looked back and
rejoiced for what God has done for you in your life?
Pray
Until
Something
Happens
Amy Grasso
For more on all of our ministries, visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org Join us for worship on Sunday at 8:30 and 11. Wednesday, September 24 will be our Seder Dinner. Email office@allsaintspalatine.org to reserve your spot. Easter morning (April 4) we will have a breakfast. To contribute cooking or service, be in touch with Sandi Bolinger or Lori Quinn (847-991-4513).
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