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Message: "An Expected End - Part II"

My unexpected end was losing my husband of 37 years to a brief illness that took his life within six weeks. He died February 4, 2012. I depended on him for everything. I was 16 going on 17 when I met him, and 19 when we married. I felt like I couldn't live without Allan and often said that I would prefer to die before him because I knew I would not be able to handle it. God showed me a few things from the death of Allan. God taught me to depend on Him solely and not man. I saw some difficult times, financially, mentally, and physically. People who said they would be here for me did not live up to their word. I was in a place where all I could depend on was God. God had never left me. I felt like I was being stripped, and was at my lowest point in life. I felt like everyone I thought I could turn to let me down. God allowed this to happen to get my attention. I believed in God before, but now I really know what it is about to fully trust God and not depend on man. God is my provider. Everything belongs to Him. He has given me the strength to continue on, and not to look to man who often let me down. God brought me through an ordeal I thought I could never face. I give God all the praise and glory for seeing me through. If it had not been for the Lord where would I be. Thank you Jesus for never leaving me and for bringing me through a tough time in my life. I continuously seek His kingdom and believe in His Word more than ever now.
M.B., Missouri City, TX

Message: "An Expected End - Part I "

I love your site and be so eagered as I await the next devotion. As I read today's one and went back to July's to glance and reread, it occurred to me I had missed one-"An Expected End". I immediately clicked to read. It was of great inspiration to me. It blessed me! When my mother died six months ago after a two year battle with cancer, though the doctor told us we needed to prepare ourselves-when she passed I still was not ready to lose her, so to me it felt unexpectd.
God's timing may not always be ours-his plan may not be our plan, but we can rest assured HE knows best. In order to truly see and understand that we have to learn his will has to be fulfilled.
Then when an expected end comes even in the midst of our sorrow we will still be able to stay strong like the couple knowing that those he put in our life was a gift for a purpose.
I find myself now thanking God for the time he gave me my mother than mourning for her like I did when she passed. For I know that God doesn't make mistakes and won't put any more of us than we could bare. I think about the big smile on her face knowing she would not choose to come back if she could. Keep spreading the word of God, for only what we do for Christ will last!

Be blessed,
Gwen - Lafayette, LA

Message: "An Expected End - Part I"

Just finished the message on Expectations as I am sitting in the waiting room at the VA Hospital for G's surgery. I am praying that both G and I are prepared for the unexpected even as we expect the best. I am asking that you continue to pray for us and minister to us. Please include all the men, women and children who are sick physically, mentally and emotionally.   Thank you.

J. T. - Houston, TX

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