"If there's one thing we ALL know something about, it's PAIN! ..."
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Who hasn't suffered broken dreams, moments of doubt or weakness, growing pains, anxiety, panic attacks, insecurities, injustice, lost hope, passion for a turning point, feelings of hopelessness, loss, worries about the future, needs that went unmet, lost opportunities, fear of failure, unanswered prayers, rejection, ...(your experience)?!
Most of our trials and
tribulations come because of our own bad choices, but we keep PRESSIN' IN and keep on learnin' and growin'.
One week ago today, this was the miracle that began and promises great progress and returns over the next week, 3 months, and 365 days!Praise The Lord for His divine appointments and answering our prayers!
We are IN the flames, and IN pain, but we won't let it be
the END of us. Instead, we're doing our
best to offer up a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to God. Each prayer and word of strength and encouragement from
our faithful friends means more than you can ever know! Keith's pain is much
worse than I thought it would be at this point. I know that one thing we ALL
know something about is PAIN. Each one of your experiences that you share with
others can be such a tremendous inspiration! It has been a tough week here! Keith
and I have to keep reminding ourselves that his healing neck wound from, what
we didn't exactly think would be such, extensive surgery is not like a "simple
paper cut!" And the blood,
bruising, unexpected intermittent swelling, and pain that is taking much longer
than we expected to improve in his broken body, is part of it all. Whew! We're
hangin' in there and in constant prayer until things get settled down... in
time. Patience is a virtue, right?? It's a daily development here. Thank you to all
who took time to send us your love, prayers, and words of encouragement and
strength!! If you have any
favorite Scripture or advice you might offer, for waiting patiently in faith
and rest, please do share. Thank you, in advance!!
We soon became very encouraged by facebook comments and direct messages that kept coming. I was charging my phone as much as I could in the hospital, so I could check in more often and read to Keith. What I saw really helped lift him up as he suffered in post-op pain, so terribly. Every one of those kind comments, emails, and direct messages, helped take our minds away from the draining effects of the physical condition Keith's body was in, and of the raw emotions (worry, doubt, sadness, sorrow, ...) we seemed to work hard to overcome, and remain optimistic. Have you been in a place in your life when your glass seemed unusually half empty? How did you handle things and what was the result? To share a testimony with us, please e-mail us. Also feel free to write a letter and mail it to TOWARD THE MARK, P.O. Box 1152, Yorktown, VA 23692-1152.
The waiting room attendant, very nice lady, with great character qualities for doing a job like hers, was finally able to tell me that Keith was in post-op recovery and I would be able to see him, soon. I decided to look for something unique that might cheer him up. Look at this cute little "Air Walker Balloon Puppy" I found in the hospital gift shop. I simply named him "Buddy for Keiffy."
We so appreciate you, your friendship, prayers,
and generous contribution to us here at this small ministry! Each of the notes, cards, calls, and words
given to Keith in prayer and for strength and encouragement means more to us
than you'll ever know. In our every day prayers, we make sure to stand with
each friend and/or acquaintance who has let us know about a trial, pain, or
tribulation they are in. And we also
make sure to stand with each friend in their heart's deepest desires, that they
be fulfilled by our Most Holy, Wonder-full, Living, Loving God and Heavenly
Father. Jesus Christ is returning soon and very soon! Hallelujah! Amen!
*Although Keith and I were having a good time with our new Air Walker Buddy, MarGirl didn't share our sentiment. She managed to tolerate his presence with us. We love this faithful little companion, and her flexible character we've been enjoying now for 8 fabulous years!*
We hope you are able to take joy this beautiful day that the Lord has made. What a day to do some of our best thinking, singing, and talking with The Lord.
We hope you are able to take joy this beautiful day that the Lord has made. What a day to do some of our best thinking, singing, and talking with The Lord.
Keep PRESSIN' IN!
Read more messages, twelve of them, based on God's Life-Giving Scriptures and how it has been applied to Keith in his life, in our book, "XII Smooth Stones" available on our website at TowardTheMark.com.
Would you write and let us know if this, or another particular blog, message has fanned the flame in your heart for Christ Jesus, His wonder-full Ways, and His Plan and Purpose for you in this life? To place a special order for "XII Smooth Stones" or another Keith Shealy and Toward The Mark book or original music CD, click here to e-mail your request or write us a letter and mail it to us at the address below, or as shown on our website.
Toward The Mark, Inc., P.O. Box 1152, Yorktown, VA 23692-1152
XII SMOOTH STONES by
Keith Shealy and Toward The Mark is a 12-message collection:
No Matter What!
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The Magnetic Mantle...Cats Should Have Kitties;
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Fire, Pressure, and Them Slithery... Snakes
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The Ultimate Home Gym
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Vampires In The Church
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STOP...
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The Great Deception
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The Invisible Man
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God Is So Much Bigger Than You Think!
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Die Empty!
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Building Godly Friendships
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The Secret To A Happy Life
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We pray God uses this message to fan the flame in your heart for Christ Jesus, His wonder-full Ways, and His Plan and Purpose for you in this life. If you have any questions about our work, or if you would like to make a special tax-deductible donation, place a special order for any of our books, magazines, or CDs, or to share a testimony or prayer request with us, please e-mail us. Also feel free to write a letter and mail it to TOWARD THE MARK, P.O. Box 1152, Yorktown, VA 23692-1152.
May God bless you greatly as you carry this truth in your heart. We are eternally grateful for our loving Toward The Mark Family of sponsors who make this blog, and all of our resources, possible by their faithful prayer and monthly financial support!
Your friends and servants in Christ,
To Show GOD BIG in
a World that Sees Him small…
sums up the reason Keith stepped out in faith to focus on reaching the lost and strengthening believers everywhere, through Toward The Mark, Inc. Keith and Brenda's prayer is that you will be encouraged and edified by the Secrets from God's Word that Keith recounts in our written and recorded products.
sums up the reason Keith stepped out in faith to focus on reaching the lost and strengthening believers everywhere, through Toward The Mark, Inc. Keith and Brenda's prayer is that you will be encouraged and edified by the Secrets from God's Word that Keith recounts in our written and recorded products.
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This blog message, along with the complete collection of original podcasts, music, blogs, books, CDs, and other Bible-based resources of Toward The Mark, Inc. is made possible by the faithful prayer and financial support of the TTM Sponsorship Family. We'd like to invite you to come on-board, to become a part of the TTM Family as well by becoming a monthly financial partner? Your support will go toward fulfilling our God-given calling to help provide effective, contemporary outreach tools that are available to everyone, the churched and un-churched alike, who desire to know more of the love, truth, and salvation of Jesus Christ. We invite you to partner with us as we "press Toward The Mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 3:14)
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