Sacrifice
I am a blessed man. God has surrounded me with people who
have:
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Paid my July rent without me even asking
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Stopped their life to spend a week with me in
the hospital
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Got on a plane just to see me
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Put their plans on hold and put my needs above
theirs for the last 3 ½ weeks
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Stayed home just to be with me
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Kept watch over me during the night
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Shopped for foods I can eat
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Handled my professional responsibilities with excellence
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Cried with me
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Fasted for me
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Prayed without ceasing for me
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Hoped when I did not want to hope
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Looked me in the eye and said “I will never
leave your side”
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Started prayer chains
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Tolerated my mood swings
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Cried for me in private- been strength for me in
public
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Reminded me that they love me
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Sacrificed time with their children to be with
me
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Searched the internet tirelessly for things that
could increase my lifespan
You know who you are. You are my friends, my family, my
church, my co-workers and my future. You have added a trait to the list of what
love is in 1 Corinthians 13- LOVE IS NOT INCONVIEANCED! Thank you from the
bottom of my heart.
Lesson- Jesus said if you give someone a cold cup of water
in My Name you will not lose your reward. I have been saturated by cold water
and I am abundantly blessed because of it! So find a cup, fill it with water
and pour it out!
.....you are that cold cup of water my Brother for so many.......Praying without ceasing!
ReplyDeleteHey brotha, It's Mike Crist.... Playing for your strength and full recovery!
ReplyDeleteMuch love my brotha!!!
CORRECTION.... that would be PRAYING for your strength and full recovery!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your journey with us on this BLOG Greg. It's been along time since I have been challenged unto Godliness in the manner I prefer....(aka....spiritual spanking). I've ALWAYS appreciated your FRANK manner and to be honest, I think that's what I miss most about you. November of last year was a tough season for me and my family and because of your encouragement and God's amazing power, we have been able to muddle through and hold tight to Christ. THANK YOU for encouraging me and helping me in my time of need. So happy to hear ALL the ways God is surrounding you during your difficult time. God bless you and your family Greg! Hope we can chat soon. Love Ya ~Gia
ReplyDeleteYou are receiving back what you have given out over all these years - it's just that right now your heart and hands are open to receive it. Thank you for allowing us to return the blessing you have been to us in our times of need. His story in you is not over. This chapter will be a turning point that will change the course of your life story and ultimately His story. You are writing it well...
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Ditto to what Nancy said. There are few people who impact as many as you have. I think of all the times you saved my rear spiritually and in real life physical circumstances - and know that it's multiplied over and over again in others. It's not lip service - it's the truth. <3 I truly am begging God to give you comfort and ease pain, sickness, and any anxiety in this time.
ReplyDeleteGreg, I am overwhelmed with feelings of sadness, gladness, thankful for every day you are here, for realizing sooo many things as your journey is in full swing. We have been through many chapters in our lives and this one is the hardest. Your words and frankness are such a gift. Through this fifth trial you have brought many people hope for their lives and their trials. You are amazing!!!! FIGHT ON! Love you Greg!!!
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