Annointed
The mother of two discovers she has cancer; the college athlete shatters his leg; two brand new parents discover their two-month-old baby has a tumor...the parents of a beautiful baby girl hear the words, "Your baby needs extensive surgery."
Remembering the painful journey of cancer that our friend Diana recently walked through, so many questions of faith were asked over and over again. Every question asked could either go unanswered or could point to a journey of deepened faith...faith in a God of mercy.
We recently visited our church in Dayton, OH (Parkview Church of the Nazarene) and were blessed to be there when Rev. Bob Taylor, a seasoned evangelist brought the morning message. At the conclusion of the service, Rev. Taylor invited those seeking to be annointed with oil and to be prayed for to come forward. As an act of worship and obedience, we brought Annikah forward to be annointed.
In the midst of the powerful prayer that was being prayed for MY baby, my mind went to that emotional Sunday morning in May, when our friend Diana approached the altar of our church, along with her husband Jeff and their two kids - Jordan and Danielle - to be annointed for healing. The crying out to God on her behalf was faithbuilding in itself!
Less than two months later, Diana is experiencing TRUE worship of God as she dances before Him in Heaven. For the athlete, what will his faith produce? For the mother of the child diagnosed with cancer...how will faith be displayed? For the parents of Annikah...our journey of faith is taking on new dimensions. How does this faith journey change those who are sharing this experience with us?
Here we are...on OUR journey of faith. How will God work? We know how we WANT Him to work...how will He work?
Joel (Daddy)
posted by The Tooley Family @ 7:36 PM
4 Comments:
Joel your family is in my thoughts and prayers... I really dont want you all to move to FL. I wont have anyone to hang out with and have fun with if I come to KC?!:( Please let your family know that I was truely blessed to be with them this summer and I wish you all the best of luck in the next couple months with Annikah's surgery and the big move. Please keep me updated on the family and I hope I can come see you all before you move to FL if not then its a trip to FL to soak up the sun.. I mean hang out with the Tooley family :) Thanks for everything and Ill keep Annikah in my prayers
Joel, The unity you display as a family and your personal courage and streadfastness are inspirational. Do whatever it is that you feel God compelling you to do and know that Annikah and the rest of your family are in my prayers.
Joel -
You were in Ohio and didn't call us!!!
Love you guys.
Pam
HI Joel and Pam, Nicholas, Allison and little Annikah,
What a beautiful family you have!
Our prayers are with you during this trial. We serve an All-sufficient God, who is touched by the feelings of our infirmities, and we are believing with you that He will carry you and precious little Annikah through this time.He is our Healer, Shepherd, Provider, and all-knowing friend. Be assured that there are prayers rising from the west (beautiful colorado springs!)on Oct 2.
With you in the hollow of His almighty hand,
Joel and Nancy Faulk, Kristen and Jillian.
ps: we'll never forget what a blessing you guys were to us back in 2003, during a challenging time for our family! thanks!
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