If we are truly followers of Jesus Christ, we will face trials of every kind. We are a tested people and each trial has been designed for the purposes for which God allows. We are all being made ready to wear the regal robes of eternal royalty. Christ is in each storm we face and it is his power that is causing all things to work for our good.
It is especially trying in these dark days as believers endure trials of every kind marking the countdown to Christ’ return. The faith of all is being put to the fire. None of us are exempt. Are you willing to stand and believe in spite of all that is happening in your life?
The above photo is one of the remarkable works done by a man named Rob Bohning. If you click on the picture, you will see the true majesty of his work. He has captured God’s creation as no one I have ever seen. Rob is a godly, loving husband and father. He is an amazing photographer. He has two gorgeous young children. And, he has a rare incurable cancer called Medullary Thyroid cancer. But Rob is not about to give up! What makes this man stand out is that he has unwavering faith that God cares about his affliction and is more than able to bring him through it. Rob is in the fiery furnace of testing but he knows full well that his Savior, Jesus Christ, is with him!
Rob and his wife, Lori, had emailed me after visiting my blog. I can say from my heart that I am blessed to have them now as friends. When writing to me about his cancer, Rob said, ” All I know is God is good and wastes nothing! That includes this cancer.” It was shortly after his forty-second birthday that Rob received this cancer diagnosis. Sadly, that was not all. The following day, Rob’s dad died from another kind of cancer. How does Rob keep his faith so strong while facing surgeries and treatments that he must endure?
My dear friends, the reason that Rob can have peace despite his affliction is because his faith has been tested and proven to be real. He understands that God’s will is good no matter what form it takes. He is a man who knows the God who created him and is willing to serve him in any way that he is called to. In his weakness, he has found God’s strength!
True sons and daughters will suffer for Christ. It has been written that blessed is the person whom the storm drives to God. It is only there that you will find true happiness. The worth of a soldier is never known in times of peace. It is only in the battle that the true strength and courage of a believer is revealed. Faith is not faith until it has been tested! Those who draw near to God in times of trials will find that they cannot leave his Presence without receiving his strength.
God has put a lot of wonderful people in my life through this blog. Rob Bohning and Lori have touched my life in such a way that I will never be the same. When I recently wrote about how I was going through some painful struggles of my own, Rob wrote again asking me how he can pray for me! I am humbled by this man’s faith and dedication to God. He has taught me that trusting that God is with us in our problems is the greatest honor we can give to him.
Rob will be having his first chest surgery on February 22nd to remove some nodes. I am humbly asking all of those who come to this site to please pray for Rob’s surgery. Please also keep him, Lori and their children in prayer. We are all in the battle as long as we are on this earth. But God never leaves us to fight alone. I am asking for the army of God’s people to rally for Rob. I am sure that he prays for all of us here on this site too. We are members of Christ’ own body. We cannot be defeated. There are no casualties in God’s army. We are performing the purpose for which he has created us. This body of death will not always be with us. Our victory has been declared. Christ has set us free!
What should you do in times of trouble? Rejoice! Great trials bring out God’s greatness in you.
UPDATE:
Rob had his surgery. The doctors were able to take some large nodes out but had to leave some with hopes of going back later. He needs our prayers still. He is determined to fight and he continues to hold on to faith that his God is going to take him through this. I believe him.
Recently, on the CaringBridge site, Rob’s wife, Lori, wrote this on March 2nd:
Many of you have not known my husband until now, many of you have known him, but not when faced with such adversity. We have been hit by bad new after another, to the point where I physically get a reaction whenever we walk into a small doctor’s room. Nothing will ever explain the feeling when I sat in one of those rooms, waiting for the surgeon to give me the status of Rob’s surgery. Nothing. Four walls and words of little or no real hope. Words like, “aggressive” “spreading” “tumors of concrete” bounced off the walls as I sat there an hour after the surgeon had left the room. I crumbled and couldn’t find my breath, as you can imagine. A few hours later I was able to see Rob in post op. There he was looking at me and holding my hand. I took a deep breath just seeing him so strong, only a few hours after surgery. We were together for a few days in the hospital room, and when night hit, the demons lurked in and took over my fears. That’s when Satan plays on my thoughts, at night when I am at my weakest. Rob talked and prayed with me all night long that first night, as I cried. He would wake up, on and off throughout the night, praying for me and for the fears to go away. That’s my husband. The same husband that would sing to me when we went through infertility. He is an amazing man, and the strongest person I have ever met in my life. I adore him and he is my life. He won’t be defeated and he will fight this beast of cancer. We are never defeated if we have the Lord, there is always victory. Through the storm, we have the peace of knowing that “all is well” and we keep our eyes on our Savior.
Lori Bohning
Rob’s Caringbridge address for those who wish to send him good wishes: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/robbohning/guestbook
My heart and my prayers continue to go out to this family whose faith has inspired me so greatly!
I pray for all who visit my site. You matter to me and I thank God for bringing you here to see the messages he gives me for you. I hope you will find peace from the truth. I am blessed to have met so many prayer warriors who also teach the good news and hope through Jesus Christ. One of them, Charles Woodruff has a powerful blog that I visit every day. I never leave his site without gleaning strength and hope from his biblical teachings. I urge you to visit his site, CyberWord of Truth, and be blessed. He never fails to pray for me and for all those who visit him.
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February 19, 2012 at 12:05 am
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February 19, 2012 at 6:04 am
Minister Aiken
Good Morning Marianne.
I am deeply moved by Rob’s story and will continue to pray God’s divine healing over his body. I too know that God is a healer. God is Sovereign and know the beginning and the end of everything that we will endure or face in this life.
In listening to Rob’s story, I have no doubt that he is a true warrior on the battlefield for the Lord. God will not leave him nor forsake him. He is right there with Rob. Remember Job? God was there through the whole thing. God is with Rob and his family, I have no doubt about that.
I will continue to pray and trust God for Rob’s healing in the name of Jesus! I confess healing right now over his body by the stripes of Jesus Christ he is healed. God has given us the authority to speak His word over our life and over our situations. I claim healing right now in the name of Jesus from the crown of Rob”s head to the soul of his feet. Jesus was wounded for his transgression, bruised for Rob’s iniquities, the chastisement of Rob’s peace is upon Him and by the stripes of Jesus, Rob is healed. I claim it, I believe it and I consider it done. I speak those things that be not as though they were over Rob’s life right now in the name of Jesus Christ. Be it unto us according to our faith!
Let us believers continue to touch and agree with the Word of God which declares that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we could ask or think according to the power that worketh in us. Where 2 or more gather in the name of Jesus, He is in the midst. I feel His Holy presence right now!!!
Father, I thank you for Rob’s healing. I thank you Father that you have heard and answered this prayer in the name of Jesus. I consider it done!!! I know that you are able! You did it for me and your word declares that you are no respector of person, therefore, I know that you are able to do it for Rob.
Thank you Lord for divine healing this morning in Rob’s body. Help him to believe and receive!
God, you are the Sovereign God!!! There is none like you!! You are truly an Awesome Wonder!!!
We love you Lord. In Jesus name! Amen!
1 Thessalonians 5:18-in all things give thanks for this is the Lord’s will concerning us in Christ Jesus. Do remember, to tell the Lord thank you!
I love you all with the love of Christ!
Your sister in Christ,
Debra,
February 19, 2012 at 8:10 am
Linden Wolfe
Hey Marianne! Another powerful and poignant word for our edification and encouragement. Thank you so very much. We will continue to pray for you and now add Rob and his family to our list to intercede for. God is good all the time, all the time God is good! Grace!
February 19, 2012 at 8:48 am
Don
My wife Sheila has been sick for years and received the gift of donated life thru a new liver & kidney. She had serious complications and still has to fight each day. On her birthday last fall, I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The fiery trials go on and the evil one keeps us in his cross-hairs daily but most importantly, victory in Christ is certain and God is still good. John 16:33!
February 19, 2012 at 9:09 am
Dzifa
Hi Marianne,
This is another touching post. Thank you soo much. I feel very encouraged by this. Every time things get really tough for me, the Lord’s word is my only source of hope that everything is just a phase and will surely pass away.
There is nothing too difficult for the Lord to do. He has performed uncountable miracles, our current situations are no work for him to do all we need to do is to have faith always in this ever-loving Father of ours. Who loves us despite all our faults. I would definitely keep Rob and his family in my prayers and i am very very confident that All would go well for them and he shall have a testimony…Amen
God richly bless u Marianne and may love, joy peace and all the spiritual gifts from our Father be your portion in His name. Amen
Dzifa
February 19, 2012 at 9:53 am
Jeremy Strang
Marriane,
Keeping you in prayer. Rest assured, the Lord will do what is the ‘best’ for you. I pray that His will be done and that you (myself as well) will be obedient to follow the Lord’s will for your (our) life (lives). May we both have ears unplugged, eyes unfogged, and minds uncluttered. Oh that the Spirit of the Lord would have His way in us. May Christ be glorified. May God’s holy name be vindicated at all times.
You brother in Christ,
Jeremy
February 19, 2012 at 5:09 pm
Noel
Marianne, thanks to posts like this one, I can stop myself from complaining about trivial things that happen in my life. Rob’s story is truly an inspiration and reminder of the power of faith… I am also reminded of some personal stories such as a friend of my wife who also suffers from cancer and depression… the agony of my older brother who struggles with diabetes and financial hardship, and my other brother’s life long bondage with cerebral palsy, who continues to be cared for by our aging mom.. No, I should not complain about anything in this life. Yet I am one of the I guess the “unlucky ” ones who have allowed the “stones on the road kill the seeds that the Lord has planted ” by not remaining faithful to God…. but at the same time, I don’t want to live a religious life that offers promises which I no longer can fully embrace. Promises like “Jesus is all you need “or “God understands your pain ” or “you need to repent in order to be ‘saved ‘ “. Sorry if this sounds discouraging to some readers. I truly respect those of you who remain in your faith. My journey as taken a slightly different path which includes more questions and uncertainty, but I can finally be honest with myself. I continue to seek God… and I still hope I will find the truth about my existence..I don’t know why I am writing all of this…. but thanks for reading anyways… I sure hope Rob continues to grow in his faith in spite of his physical limitations. Prayers to you too, Marianne. Peace.
February 19, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Pat
Hi Marianne,once again the table is set and fit for feasting! I am always blessed when I come in and this post has given my faith a boost! Rob & Lori are also blessed to have you as a friend,gosh everything is so good I’m at a lost for words.When I read where Rob said God uses everything,what joy that gave me,I mean we know these things but reminders are so very good! And then he added God’s will is good no matter what forms it takes LOL!! And we know it can be some strange and unlikeable forms for sure,but God knows and he cares and he’s using it all Wow! Thanks Marianne for the blessings I am going to pray for Rob and his family.
Love you much 😀 😀
February 19, 2012 at 9:06 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Debra, I knew you would step up and be a prayer warrior for Rob. That was a beautiful prayer. I truly appreciate all that you do for everyone, my sister!
February 19, 2012 at 9:10 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Linden, thank you for stopping and God bless you for keeping Rob and his family in prayer. I love the family of God! You are a blessing to me and so many, dear brother!
February 19, 2012 at 9:16 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Don, I am so sorry for the trials you have been through and are currently going through, dear brother! The fact that you still proclaim victory in Christ despite your struggles just proves that your faith is real! I will keep you in prayer, Don. Evil is always around us but we are in the army of Christ and we have won the battle no matter how bad it seems now. I will lift you and your wife up each night. Please stop back again and let me know how you are doing. God bless you, my dear brother. Your faith is an inspiration to me.
February 19, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Dzifa, thank you for you kind words and for your prayer for Rob. You are so right that there is nothing too difficult for God to do. Sometimes when I feel weary, I just take strength knowing that my God is on the throne and that he actually has all of my problems under his control. I pray that we all can understand that and keep our eyes on the source of all of our power – Jesus! God bless you, dear friend!
February 19, 2012 at 9:24 pm
Marianne Lordi
Jeremy, thank you, dear brother. I appreciate your prayers. I do pray that the Spirit of God has his way in me. No matter what I am going through, may I still sing the praises of God. He will never fail me. I appreciate you, Jeremy. Thank you for praying for me.
February 19, 2012 at 9:28 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Pat, thank you for your prayers for Rob and his family. I feel like they are my family so I have made them family. Rob really inspired me to keep the faith no matter what is happening. I know God hears our prayers and I truly am trusting him to take Rob through this cancer.
I appreciate you stopping by, Pat. You always have a good word to bring and really love ya! You are a friend that I value more than gold!
February 19, 2012 at 9:35 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Noel,
I am glad you stopped by. I have been praying for you, Noel. I am saddened to hear you say that you can’t believe that Jesus is all you need or God understands your pain or you need to repent to be saved because all those statements are absolutely true! I know you once taught bible study at your church but now have fallen away from your beliefs. I can see you are struggling with what you believe but it is still going to be the truth that will set you free from whatever is holding you in bondage. I don’t know your whole story but somehow you got into the idea of works to get you to heaven. You felt that all you needed to do is help others. The truth is that unless your faith is in Christ alone, nothing “good” you do will ever matter. Maybe you can email me and we can talk if you want to. I care about you, Noel, and I know that you truly want what is good. I will be here if you ever want to talk. I am praying for you and I will continue.
February 19, 2012 at 11:37 pm
pbus1
Hi Marianne,
This post really touched me, in a very real way! The unfailing faith and love that Rob has for the Lord, even while in the furnace of affliction, has been extremely encouraging to me! He expressed his love for the Lord so beautifully, in all that he said. I give God praise for him, because his unfeigned faith is a beautiful testimony, that he is sharing with the world! It’s wonderful that the Lord brought Rob and his family into your family! The effectual fervent prayers of the righteous availeth much! I will be praying for Rob and his family! God bless you Rob and Lori, beyond measure. Marianne, May the Lord bless you and keep you continually in His care! Paulette
February 20, 2012 at 8:20 am
Linden Wolfe
Marianne,
I am honored to be a good friend of Don’s. I know he is encouraged by your comments and, like you, I admire his faith – moreso than he will ever know.
February 20, 2012 at 10:39 am
Marianne Lordi
I thank you for your words of encouragement for Rob and his family, Paulette. Rob is such a man of faith buthe needs our help to get through this battle. His family needs for us to come along side of them and cover them in prayer. I am so grateful for all who have written to say that they are praying for Rob. May God bless you all for helping a brother who needs us to lift him up. God will not forget your kindness. I won’t either.
February 20, 2012 at 11:39 am
Anonymous
Hi Marianne,
This story touches me as well. I just finished another treatment of removing bladder tumors. They always catch them in time before they can be life threatening. I find the more someone shares Christ and helps other people the more struggles they will have. satan is trying to get as many souls as he can and people like you are getting in his way. I am glad you don’t give up either.
I have my days of depression thinking this storm will never end. I have major confusion about different interpretations that someone says what the word means when it says this or that. I pray constantly that God would speak to me. I am praying for Rob and his family and of course always for you!
February 20, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Pat
Thank you so much Marianne I love you so much and appreciate your friendship! That post is sure enough carrying me,because for some reason I’m feeling so sad,and Rob’s words just ringing my ear’s God sends trials in all kind of forms and nothing is wasted.So I’m still praising him in the midst of this.
February 20, 2012 at 5:39 pm
Marianne Lordi
Anonymous, Thank you for visiting and sharing with us. I also believe that as we all share our struggles and blessings we help others who are going through the same but are feeling alone.
Let the Holy Spirit guide your heart as to the meaning of verses in Scripture. If you are seeking the truth, God will surely unveil your eyes and give you understanding. If you are faithful to read his word, he will speak to you as you do.
I will be praying for your healing of those bladder tumors. Thanks you for prayimg for Rob and his family! God bless you, dear friend!
February 21, 2012 at 9:09 am
charles woodruff
You wrote such a good message, my friend. Of course I will be now praying for Brother Rob and his family. You were also very kind to mention my name, and give a link at the end. I can see that God is still blessing you, even though you are facing trials. He is using you to strengthen others, so keep on writing. You are such a blessing to me! I hope you, and your readers will pray for me. Pray that God will give me strength, and guidance, and that I will not fail Him as I often have. God has been so gracious to me. He has helped me, or I would have fallen long ago. Praise His name!
February 21, 2012 at 6:52 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Charles,
I am so glad you stopped by. I am always praying for you. You have such a great ministry and I know you live to work for God’s kingdom! You are always ready to help anyone in need. I thank God for your faithfulnes, Charles. I pray that he will continue to use you to bring the truth out to those who are struggling. God bless you, dear friend!
February 22, 2012 at 4:26 am
Kerry Hamilton
Thank you Marianne for Rob’s story, we are praying for him and his family. You have some amazing people here, the words of encouragement keep us going, and I pray for God’s love to reach us all!
God Bless, Kerry 🙂
February 22, 2012 at 8:41 am
Marianne Lordi
Thank you, Kerry! It just humbles me to see how God sends his people in a time of crisis to lift up a brother. We are not alone in our battles. Christ is with us and he knows those that he will send to help encourage and strenthen us. I am so grateful for God’s people! That is why I love and pray for all those who come to my site.
Rob’s surgery is today. I have begun to pray for it to be successful from the moement I opened my eyes. I pray that Rob is in peace and his wife is too. Rob belongs to Christ! He is not going to fail him.
I am so glad you stopped by, Kerry!
February 22, 2012 at 9:21 am
Mike
Last night (in jail) I talked about 2 storms. One with the disciples who gave up before they got started good – Jesus got on to them for having so little faith.
The other was Paul’s storm. The more he prayed, the worse his storm got. I wondered why the Lord didn’t get on to him for not having more faith.
It never was about being able to calm the storm – in either of the two situations – it was always about believing that God would see them through it. And Paul, because he had this faith, was able to encourage the others with it.
I especially like the phrase, ‘last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me.’ We can bear an awful lot of stuff when God comes and stands beside us. We can be encouraged and have encouragement to offer those around us who are in need of a little it.
It is good to see so much of that encouragement through your blog. It is obvious that the Lord has stood beside you and some of the others who comment here. Very evident that He has stood beside Rob.
February 22, 2012 at 11:26 am
Annie Gordon
Nothing is impossible for God to do, keep the faith. He that waiteth upon the Lord, he shall renew their strength.
February 22, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Marianne Lordi
Thank you, Mike. I always appreciate when you stop by and comment. I loved what you said. It is good for me in my situation also. My mind and heart are with Rob today as he has surgery. I know that our God is with him even more. It does bring joy in my heart to see so many of God’s people come together when one of us is need of support. I pray for all who come here and all who have needs. I give thanks to God for bringing his people of prayer to help in this battle. God bless you always, Mike!
February 22, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Annie, you have spoken the truth indeed! God is always there to help those who wait and trust that he is with him. I am so glad you stopped to remind us of that. Bless you, dear sister.
February 22, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Glenn Iverson
Hi Marianne! I am moved by your post about Rob and Lori and my prayers are with them and their children tonite. He is certainly an inspiration to all of us who struggle with trials, some very trivial compared to Robs. I am well. My father passed away in November and my mom is in a home being cared for by loving people.
When I look back I realize my strength to deal with all that was going on when I posted often last year came from no other than our merciful Lord. I will keep Rob and yourself in my prayers tonite.
Glenn
February 22, 2012 at 9:51 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Glenn, I am so touched by your kind words. It is true that our strength comes from God at the time we need his power. He is always faithful. I thank you for your prayers for Rob and his family. I am also grateful for your prayers for me. Trials hit us all. But our God is always going to be bigger than any battle we face.
I pray you are doing well, Glenn. God bless you for taking time to encourage and pray for others. You are such a blessing!
February 24, 2012 at 12:31 am
Ambrose Otieno Ounyo
Yesterday, I had no fare to take me to place of work, our budget had started showing signs of failure and in the past, this has been a tool for the devil to plant bitterness, complains n worries.But yesterday, the devil was caught and exposed.I got a revelation which I want to share with saints, especially Rob.His looks serious than mine but this revelation applies to all.God placed it in my heart n words not to ask him according to the problem of the day, but just to ask, in the midst of all, how can I benefit from the multitude of his mercies? Goodness? Kindness? Love and compassion? I told God not to give me money, not food, not a better place to live in, I told him to give me something from above! Something man cannot access by his or her wisdom, but something that only God can give. As rob goes to hospital for surgery,people can access healing n restoration from such ways
even non believers as long as they have money, so let him ask God and I ask God on his behalf, for something that man cannot access by his power, money or his wisdom, something sent from above! Isaiah 41:20.When I did this kind of
prayer, before the day ended two people had
borrowed me money n now my focus is still on something from above so I dont worry about my debts
February 24, 2012 at 5:55 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Ambrose, Jesus told us to seek first his kingdom and everything else will be added to our lives. We are all facing trials of every kind. This will happen until the Lord returns. He is watching those who can still trust him in the middle of our struggles. He is watching for those who can reach out to others for Christ despite what they are enduring. God knows how to rescue godly men from trials. Keep your eyes on Christ, Ambrose, and let his truth fill your heart. Whatever your need is, he knows and he will help you. I will be praying for you, dear brother.
February 25, 2012 at 10:13 am
S
Praying for Rob & his family. You are a blessing!
February 25, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi S, I appreciate you stopping by and offering your prayers for Rob. I have you always in prayer also. We are one family and by us all joining to pray for one another, we show ourselves to be children of the King.
February 26, 2012 at 1:49 am
Susan Gulash
Do you believe in receiving messages from the Lord even if you find it in a fortune cookie? This evening my husband was craving for some chinese food, so needless to say we ate Chinese food for dinner. Once finished with dinner my oldest daughter had given everyone their fortune cookies, and mine read, “God will help you overcome any hardship.” I felt complelled to have received this little message from God, since myself I too have been given much trials of faith. In the last few years of my life I have been faced with such trials with health problems, losing loved ones, was faced with eviction not once but twice, lost a business, my oldest daughter was diagnosed with Aspergers, and all along the way we were always asked by people, “Wow, how can you be so happy in a time like this in your life?” Our simple answer was,”Faith!” To this day, my husband and I are very blessed to have gone through such trials at a young age. We are now in a position in our life’s , that we are able to share our testimonial of faith in the lord. I pray that Rob and his family stay strong through this test of faith. Thanks Marianne for the lovely blog, keep it up. I would love to use some of your post for my online magazine called, “Florida Creative Living.”
February 26, 2012 at 11:33 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Susan, how wonderful that you can share your faith through your trials! That is the sign of true child of God. Anyone can speak the word of God but what matters is if you live it! The demons in hell believe in God; they know that Jesus is the Son of God and that he is the Savior of this world. What makes you different from them? They do not bow down in surreneder to Christ. To be saved, we must surrender our wills to his. That is what sets us apart. the fact that you have been through so much and yet can praise your God shows that you are surrendered to him and his will!
Thank you for your conintued prayers for Rob. He is a living testimony of faith in action. You can use any of my articles in your magazine – as long as none are changed please. God gives me his word and it is for us to share all around. God bless you, my sister. You are a blessing to me!
February 28, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Minister Aiken
PRAISE BE TO GOD!
THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE; I WILL REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT.
I AM CONTINUING TO GIVE GOD THANKS, PRAISE, GLORY AND HONOR FOR HIS WONDER WORKING POWER IN THE LIFE OF ROB. I AM THANKING HIM FOR THE PEACE THAT SURPASS ALL UNDERSTANDING FOR ROB’S FAMILY AND FOR YOU TOO MARIANNE.
I THANK GOD FOR THE POWER OF HIS WORD THAT KEEPS US THROUGH THE STORMS OF LIFE AND THE POWER OF HIS WORD THAT GIVE US HOPE, EVEN WHEN THE CIRCUMSTANCES SAYS THAT THERE IS NO REASON TO HOPE.
I PRAISE MY LORD ON TODAY FOR WHO HE IS. EVEN IF HE DOES NOT DO WHAT WE WANT HIM TO DO, WE KNOW THAT HE IS ABLE.
THE 3 HEBREW BOYS TOLD KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR, THAT EVEN IF OUR GOD DOES NOT DELIVER US FROM YOUR HANDS, WE KNOW THAT HE IS ABLE TO DO IT.
OUR CIRCUMSTANCES HAS NO CONTROL OVER GOD’S POWER AND ABILITY. HE IS THE SOVEREIGN GOD AND HE IS ABLE TO DO EXCEEDINGLY ABUNDANTLY ABOVE ALL WE COULD ASK OR THINK ACCORDING TO THE POWER THAT WORKETH IN US.
THE QUESTION FOR ALL OF US TODAY IN THE MIDST OF OUR STORMS, IS “DO WE BELIEVE?” DO WE BELIEVE THAT OUR GOD IS ABLE? I BELIEVE GOD! I TRUST HIM! THERE IS NONE LIKE HIM ON TODAY, NO POWER GREATER THAN HIS!
I BELIEVE GOD!
I LOVE YOU AND KNOW THAT GOD SEES THE BEGINNING AND ENDING OF EVERYTHING WE HAVE GONE THRU, WE ARE GOING THRU AND EVERYTHING THAT WE WILL GO THROUGH IN THIS LIFE.
GOD HAS THE FINAL SAY SO!
I TRUST AND BELIEVE GOD!!!
I LOVE YOU ALL WITH THE LOVE OF CHRIST!!!
TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY, PRAISE AND HONOR!!!
BY FAITH I DECREE AND DECLARE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALING OVER GOD’S PEOPLE IN THE NAME OF JESUS!!!
I LOVE YOU MARIANNE!
YOUR SISTER IN CHRIST!
DEBRA
February 28, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Marianne Lordi
Debra, you are such a sister to me and a true loving friend!!! I appreciate you so much. You know that I am in the furnace and yet my hope remains that Christ is my help, When I am struggling, he always sends me the kindest people to help lift me up and keep me in prayer. I am blessed by you!
February 29, 2012 at 8:44 am
concernedx2
Marianne; you have presented some jewels of wisdome throughout this post that feeds my soul. Your followers bless me continually with testimonies of faith that can’t be found in mega churches. I miss the days of the small church when being a Christian wasn’t a once weekly spectator event viewed on a megatron. I don’t know how often you speak from a pulpit but I find you continually within the trenches and it is from there that battles are fought and victories are won. Thank you abundantly for your faithfulness.
February 29, 2012 at 8:53 am
Minister Aiken
Marianne,
Just wanted to check in on you today. Know this that out of all we go through, God is cleansing, purging, purifying and sanctifying us daily into what He originally intended for us to be. Conformed to the likeness of His son. He says “Let us make man in our own image”! Unfortunately, to make us into His image, we must go through the fire. It is in the fires of life where our true identify is revealed.
Transformation into the likeness of Christ can only take place within. Location has no limits on God and His abilities in our lives.
It is not where we are in life, but Who is in us. Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. God is Sovereign. He is everywhere, all sufficient and needs no help.
Trust Him on today, knowing that regardless of where you may find yourself on today, God is right there with you.
The true church is the believer and not the building! The true church must be purified and tried by the fire!
David askt he ? where can I go from your presence? if I go to the depts of the earth, thou art there, if i ascend above, thou art there. God is everywhere and He sees and knows all things.
Remember, let this mind be in you which is also in Christ Jesus!
I have no doubt that God has a great purpose for your life. This too shall pass. Eyes have not seen and ears have not heard, neither have entered into the hearts of man, the things that God has in store for them that love Him. I know you love Him Marianne!
Must Jesus bare the cross alone and all the world go free? NO!
You are already victorious, more than a conqueror. Nothing shall separate you from the love of God.
NO CROSS, NO CROWN!!!
I love you my sister!
God bless and do remember to tell the Lord thank you!
Debra
February 29, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Rev. York, I am so glad you stoppd by. I look forward to your comments and your encouragement! I think more than anyone that you know my heart and basis for all my writing. Sometimes I struggle to stay focused when the storms surround me. God has a way of showing me his love through believers like you and that truly helps me. As you have written many times on your blog about the ending times that we are in, the increase of evil will continue until Christ retuns. I expect to have problems. None of us are exempt. It is difficult for me now, but God will alays be bigger than that which comes against me. I keep that truth in my heart and even speak it aloud. That is my hope. I always appreciate your support, my dear brother. You have taught me so much and I am grateful. God has blessed me indeed with your friendship.
February 29, 2012 at 8:40 pm
concernedx2
Hi Marianne; I always try to return to your comment section to read your replies but seldom make a second comment. I am reminded that “A MERRY HEART DOETH GOOD LIKE A MEDICINE: BUT A BROKEN SPIRIT DRIETH THE BONES.” As I read over my comment I noticed that I had attached an E to the word “wisdom. “What an idiot,” I thought to myself. I then read your reply and discovered that you had dropped an E from the word STOPPED.
Well; trully, the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away for the E he taketh from you he giveth to me, BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD.
A little humor never takes away our pain but it can sometimes EE,s us through. Have a good night.
February 29, 2012 at 11:05 pm
Marianne Lordi
Well, it hasn’t been an eeeeasy day for me! Humor is good for us all!!
March 1, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Minister Aiken
Marianne,
I truly believe that the “WAIT” is the road from the “PROMISE” to the “PRAISE”!
GOOD GOD AMIGHTY!!! YOU CAN SHOUT RIGHT THERE! PAY DAY IS COMING AFTER WHILE. KEEP HOLDING ON TO GOD’S UNCHANGING HANDS! KEEP TRUSTIG AND WATCH GOD! HE WILL COME THROUGH FOR YOU!! I HOPE YOU ARE THANKING HIM FOR HIS COMPLETED WORK FOR THIS SEASON IN YOUR LIFE!!! THIS TOO SHALL PASS.
LOVE YA.
DEBRA
aikend@comcast.net
Minister Aiken
http://tellgodthankyou.wordpress.com
March 3, 2012 at 9:09 pm
David/Kenya
Dear lord,i believe the greatest cry around the world is”PRAY FOR ME”. All of us are here today because someone has prayed for us.Father,its your love that heals us.body and soul.I pray for rob & his family n many who are going through difficuties and hard times.give them confort,hope and help them realise that their bodies are your temple and through persistent prayer they shall earn great power and wonderful results.I pray also for your devoted daughter in christ marrianne,who has really transformed many lives through your ministries,especially my life,she has totally made me feel your love every other day,may u shower your blessings to her life and family.AMEN
March 4, 2012 at 12:06 am
Marianne Lordi
David, that was an absolutely beautiful prayer for all of us! You have such a heart of compassion that literally shines the light of Christ. We all face periods of darkness in our lives and that is why it is so amazing when God sends others to reflect his love and his light so that we can know that we are never alone in our struggles. Thank you, dear brother. You are a blessing and I pray for God to help you in all that you are going through. I truly appreciate you!
March 19, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Minister Aiken
Hi Marianne,
Just checking in. I hope and pray that all is well with your soul! God is still on the throne. The battle is not yours it is the Lord. Read 2 Chronicles 20.
God bless and do remember to tell the Lord thank you.
Your sister in Christ.
Debra
March 19, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Marianne Lordi
Yes, Debra, God is on the throne and he has the authority to help me through all of my struggles. I am weary from the battle, dear friend, but I am holding on. God bless you for your concern and love. I really appreciate you.
March 23, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Rachel (@WhatsMyPart)
What an incredible story. God allows us to share our faith with others as we go through our struggles. This couple is definitely a blessing and a witness to many.
March 23, 2012 at 11:22 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Rachel, yes, Rob and Lori are indeed a remarkable couple and an inspiration to us all. The demonstrate true faith in the face of adversity. I pray every single day for God healing mercy and restoration on Rob! He is such a powerful witness.
March 25, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Minister Aiken
Hi Marianne,
I pray this day find you full of life, joy, peace and the love of God in your heart and soul.
My mind ran across Rob and his family today! I asked God to touch His body, mind, spirit and soul. I pray that God would use this sickness as an opportunity to save souls for the kingdom. I know without a doubt that God is a healer. I too was once sick. Maybe not the same sickness as Rob, but I was sick for 3 months and the enemy of my mind brought all kinds of thoughts that I rejected with the power and authority of God’s Word.
I pray that Rob cast down any thought or high imagination that tries to exalt itself against the knowledge of God and His word concerning Rob’s condition.
I pray for spiritual, physical and mental and emotional healing of all around this world on today. We are truly living in perilous times. The enemy has beefed up his attacks, but my God is still on the Throne. He sit high and looks low. My God sees and knows all things. Nothing happens without his knowledge.
We must find rest on today in knowing that whatever it is that we all are going through, God has it in the palm of his hands. He can open doors no man can shut and He can shut doors no man can open. He is the Sovereign God, The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The True and Living God.
Be encouraged, be blessed and know that the best is yet to come! You will reap a harvest if you faint not. Let us not get weary in well doing, for in due season, we WILL reap a harvest.
God bless and I love ya.
Debra
March 25, 2012 at 11:24 pm
Marianne Lordi
God bless you, Debra, for your continued prayers for Rob. He is so much in my heart and I lift him and Lori up every single day. They are a shining example of faith that endures no matter what the circumstance. I hope that everyone continues to pray for Rob.
Also, Janet Coss, who is being treated for lung and brain cancer needs all of our prayers, too. She is another believer who trusts her life to Christ. She needs us to join with her in faith that God will keep her in peace while he works out his perfect plan for her.
I pray that Janet and Rob will both feel the Presence of Christ who is always with them. I pray for them not to have bad side effects from their treatments and that the have peace knowing that even cancer must bow to God’s will.
Thank you for your faithfulness, Debra. And I do thank you also for your prayers for me. You are such a blessing!
April 9, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Alan Higgins
These situations really put life in perspective. Thanks for sharing Marianne
April 9, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Marianne Lordi
Thank you for stopping by, Alan. Yes situations like Rob’s puts all of our problems in perspective. To see Rob walking in faith and encouraging us all is a testament of his trust in the God he serves. I hope everyone will keep praying for Rob. He has an uphill climb and it helps when believers come along side him and help lift him. God is still in control and Rob understands that. He and his family need our prayers right now. I thank God for all who care enough to help.
April 11, 2012 at 10:32 am
Minister Aiken
Hello my sister. Just checking in. I am still lifting up Rob and the rest of the saints, as we all battle the attacks of the enemy. We know without a doubt that we have Risen Savior who holds all power in His hands. The power to heal emotionall, spiritually, physically and financially. The power to lift us up and the power to lay su down if he chooses.
I trust Him on today. I know that He sees and knows about everythign that we have been thru, going thru and will go thru. I know that He has us in the palm of His hands, eventhough sometimes the enemy wants us to believe the oppostie.
I touch and agreed on today that God will do just what He said He will do according to His Word.
I miss you my sista.
love ya.
Debra
July 21, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Patrick
Ok this was posted up in feb n although im reading this in july,i feel a strong desire to act according to my faith cause Jesus did say,WIT FAITH AS BIG AS A MUSTARD SEED,IF U TELL THE MOUNTAIN TO MOVE….IT WILL MOVE. I dont knw hw big my faith is but im not gna sit bk n do NOTHING anymore!! In MATHEW,the friends of the paralised guy didnt care hw big the crowd was wen they got to the house where jesus was.they pushed their way through the crowd n didnt bother bout going through the door but ripped the roof open n lowered the man down at the feet of jesus. In BLACK N WHITE it is written that it was the action of those man,that moved Jesus. In that same spirit today i quote from from the bible,ACT 3:6,”Silver and gold i do not have,but what i do have i give you:In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,rise up and walk, Amen” .Thats it,I believe in this prayer ,this spirit of sickness has to leave ur life rite nw. GOD’s promise,”if u ask in the name of JESUS,it will b given to you” is written in black n white,so IN THE NAME OF JESUS,THIS INCURABLE SICKNESS OF CANCER,GET OUT!GET OUT OF Rob’s body!GET OUT of his life!GET OUT of his families life N RETURN NO MORE! IN JESUS NAME I PRAY,AMEN!
August 1, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Minister Aiken
Hi Marianne,
Just checking in on ya my sister. I pray all is well.
God bless and I love ya.
Debra
September 6, 2012 at 1:18 am
Raakee
Greetings in Jesus name. Rob & Lori. “Be still & know that he is God “. He promises to never leave nor forsake you. The Lord is at your side ,I understand the pain you goin threw. I’m believing God for your recovery. All things are possible to those who believe ,for God has not given you.a spirit of fear but of faith. & a sound mind .
September 6, 2012 at 8:10 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Raakee, thank you for your thoughts for Rob and Lori. I appreciate that you care. Please keep them in prayer.
September 26, 2012 at 9:37 pm
Minister Aiken
Checking in on ya Marianne.
Keeping us both in prayer.
God bless and I love ya.
Debra
October 11, 2012 at 2:36 am
cgiles
ROB AND FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. WHAT A BLESSING and inspiration
October 11, 2012 at 8:55 am
Marianne Lordi
Thank you for praying for Rob and his family! They are and will always remain an inspiration to me. I have never seen such amazing faith in action. They both truly have put their faith in Christ and it has been tested. I believe that they are going to come through this by the merciful power of God!
October 19, 2012 at 10:25 pm
Benson
I am blessed with all these testimonies & i have decided to give my life to Jesus since all depends on faith to him i promice to pray for each & everyone in this site may Lord keep on blessing you and us with such ablessing site amen.
October 20, 2012 at 12:03 am
Marianne Lordi
Glad that you stopped by, Benson. I pray you truly will surrender all to Christ and let him rule in your life. It is only then that you will have the true victory over all that comes against you. God has a plan for your life when you are in Christ Jesus. I will pray for you, dear frieng. Please know that I am here if you have any questions or need prayer. God bless you..
November 15, 2012 at 12:08 am
ademola oke
rob i known it is will with your soul, i known that god we not you down he with to the end. And the hand of god that is too shout rich well be with your family in jesus name.