Breakfast: So the Word Might Fall In

"A student came to a rabbi and asked, 'In Isaiah why is God's word written on their hearts instead of being in their hearts?' The rabbi answered, 'They are not yet ready for that. It is on their hearts so that when their hearts are broken the Word might fall in.'"
~from Growing Slowly Wise, by David Roper

Is your heart broken? If it isn't, do you have God's words written on it so that they might fall in when it does break?

James 1:12

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. 

We all face trials. We lose jobs. We struggle financially. We lose homes. We watch loved ones make bad choices. A marriage with so much hope and promise ends in divorce. A child becomes addicted to drugs. A close friend dies. A church splits or dissolves because of the sins of its leader. The list goes on and on.  James tell us that when we persevere, we will receive the crown of life. Oh, how I look forward to receiving that crown!

Today, we are focusing our thoughts and prayers on Adam. He needs to recover his memory. How frustrating it must be for Adam, Amy, Mackenzie, and other family members. God has heard our prayers over the past couple years. He has answered them with a continual physical healing when there was no hope offered by doctors. 

Today, we are praying specifically that Adam would recover his memory.  However, I also want you to pray for perseverance—for Adam and his family, and for all of us. We all face trials that require perseverance (it just seems that mine are so insignificant in comparison to Adam's).  

A Prayer

Dear God,  we thank You for your creation. We thank you for this day. We thank you for hearing our prayers. We praise You, Lord, for the amazing healing that you have worked in Adam since May 15th, 2010. You brought Adam out of his coma. Thank you! You restored Adam's ability to walk. Thank you! You restored Adam's ability to talk. Thank you! Lord, you have worked a miraculous healing in Adam. We are forever grateful for your goodness and mercy!

Lord, we are sinners, and ask for your forgiveness. Make us holy and pure in your sight. Wash away our transgressions with the blood of  Your Son, Jesus. We humbly come before You—as forgiven sinners—and ask that You would continue Your healing process in Adam. Lord, we are asking that You restore Adam's memory. Just as You have allowed him to walk and talk, allow him to remember his past, whether five years ago, or five minutes ago, please restore Adam's memory.

Father, help all of us to keep Your words on our hearts, so that when they do break, Your words will fall in.

Thank you, Lord, for hearing our prayers. Amem.

    There's a grace that's there
    It's everywhere and it's equal to the fall
    A grace that'll let me suffer so that I can persevere
    Equal to the Fall, Satellite Soul



Let's meet at lunch.