We are ONE!

Romans 12:4-5(NLV) – “⁴ Our bodies are made up of many parts. None of these parts have the same use. ⁵ There are many people who belong to Christ. And yet, we are one body which is Christ’s. We are all different but we depend on each other.”

Thank you to all of my faithful readers who prayed for my father’s successful surgical procedure and recovery.  I am so blessed to report that he is now home and doing very well.  It is only our awesome God who could orchestrate the removal of a pituitary gland brain tumor and have a 93 year-young man back at home in 72 hours.  The morning after the surgery he was sitting up, eating and cracking jokes and later that afternoon he walked three laps around the ICU unit… Yes, you read it correctly - the Intensive Care Unit.  He stands as a true testimony to our God’s healing power and grace.  

Our entire family sends thanks and special love to the neuro-surgical team, support staff, nurses, technicians and anyone who had anything to do with our father’s care.  From the courteous intake administrator, Jasmine who welcomed us at 6:00am - to the security officer, Michael, who collected my visitor’s badge when I left the hospital to return home, everyone was vital and important to the comfort and care of our family and we needed you and you are appreciated.  Sure, the doctors and nurses were key, but there are many of you, thousands of miles away who have never even met my dad, whose prayers guided the hand of the surgeon and supported the anesthesiologist to give the right dosage.  Everyone is special and we thank you.

No matter what our role is in the Body of Christ, we all play a vital part in the successful progression of God’s kingdom.  Not everyone is selected to be a heart, or lung or brain or what we might consider to be a ‘vital’ part of the body; some of us might be designated to serve as pinkie toes or eyelashes.  But we are all extremely important in the body.  If you doubt that  - think about the last time you stubbed your toe or had an eyelash fall into your eye.  They will remind you that no matter how small they are, they are significant and the rest of the body will wait until you pay attention to them. (smiles).

Recently I attended a revival service where the preacher reminded us that no matter what your role…do it unto God.  He stated that if you can’t be the expensive fabric that makes up the suit or the delicate silk that makes up the lining…be the strong thread that holds it together…

Remember our fallen citizens and first responders who 14 years ago were struck by the terrorism of evil at the New York twin towers, the Pentagon and the field in Pennsylvania.

Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a power-packed GREAT day!  Have a wonderful weekend. See you on Monday. Be blessed –  Dr. JoAnn