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Sep 4, 2009

The God Word

He will pass through the fire, but not be burned.
Those are the words I felt were impressed upon my heart two days ago.
"But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel:
'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you"
Isaiah 43:1-2.
This week I have been thinking about God's preparation. For many weeks I have been preparing for a women's conference that my best friend, Alisa, and I were planning for 9/11 & 9/12. God had been taking me in directions that I had never traveled as far as studying His Word and writing teaching notes. Numerous times, I had retreated to my "prayer closet," the SECRET PLACE, and lain prostrate before God, seeking Him, worshipping Him, listening to Him.
Last week I realized that the preparation for the conference was actually preparation for what we are going through now with Andrew's situation. The report is he has an inoperable stage 4 brain tumor. It is in the white matter of his brain which is why it is inoperable. The oncologist does not offer much hope. (I detest even writing that but want you to know what we are dealing with.)
BUT WE ARE GOING WITH GOD ON THIS. WE BELIEVE HIS REPORT.
Each day the Holy Spirit speaks another LIFE GIVING WORD FROM THE LIVING WORD. Sometimes one of our family members will tell us what they are feeling and the Word that is coming to them and it is the same scripture or impression that I or my husband has been sensing for that day. THAT'S GOD.
Sometimes I will receive a comment or an email with a scripture that is like God answering my present question.
Yesterday morning I woke up with this, "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen" Eph. 3:20-21.
I have also been thinking about some of the entries that I have posted on this blog over the past year. This one has had me thinking for a couple of day, especially in the light of Isaiah 43:1-2.
And now this is it for me: "And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished; and he rose in haste and spoke, saying to his counselors, 'Did we not cast three men bound into the midst of the fire?' They answered and said to the king, 'True, O king.'
'Look!' he answered, 'I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.'"
He will pass through the fire, but not be burned...because Jesus is in the middle of the storm with Andrew. Don't give up on YOUR miracle. We aren't giving up on THE MIRACLE FOR ANDREW.

49 comments:

  1. Amen dear sister, God is in this with Andrew. He will pass through the fire, and not be burned. Our miracle is coming, I believe by faith. I love you.

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  2. I just want to let you now that I am continuing to pray for all of you. I am so sorry to hear the report that the doctor's have given you but as you know and believe, God is SO much bigger than that. All of this has been filtered through His mighty hands. Each time I come to your blog to receive the latest update, I am in awe of the peace and hope that you continue to have in the midst of this storm. Again, that is something only a loving God could give. I am sure that you are blessing others in ways you don't even know. Keep hanging onto those life giving words.

    Praying and believing for a miracle too,
    Christy

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  3. I keep thinking of the testimony that God is using throughout this ordeal. MANY see your faith and your family's testimony and I pray God will use it and you to bring others to HIM. I also pray for your sweet Andrew, that he will see the hand of God working mightily on his behalf. For God does have plans for him as you know....."For I know the plans I have for you, for a future and a hope".......praying for y'all.

    Suzanne

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  4. God is a God of miracles, and you have a personal relationship with his son.

    It's not what you know (what the drs are saying) but WHO you know. You know THE ONE.

    Praying for you all.

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  5. I stand with what Kelly Combs said. I need not say any more!

    A MIRACLE WORKING GOD IN JESUS NAME!!!

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  6. Oh dear sister~ I am praising God that He has given you His Words of LIFE for Andrew! It's one thing when we desperately search Scripture for "hope", and entirely another thing when the Lord brings His Words directly to you. Cling to them!!!! I'm clinging to them for you.

    And I stand with you in full belief that God will restore Andrew's health - and that He will be greatly glorified in the best of ways through this situation.

    With love and continued prayers...
    Jennifer

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  7. what a beautiful way to start my morning with reading such hope and faith and true, true, trust in the Lord. your trial inspires me to love my Savior more and trust in His control! praying for you all today sweet friend!

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  8. Miracles can't be explained by man. All the glory has to be given to God. After the three came out of the fire, the king had these words to say.
    Dan 3:28
    Then Nebuchadnezzar said, "Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants!

    Everyone recognized the Most High God and He got all the praise!

    Praying. Expecting no smoke smell. God can. Thank you Jesus.
    Love, B

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  9. I was at the beach with my two sisters when I received the email from Heritage Community Church in Severn, MD. It was from the Pastor's wife and forwarded by the Ladies Ministry Director, Joan Bowman. After reading the email, my sister Michelle, who was recently laid off at John Hopkins Hospital as a manager in the OR billing dept, immediately picked up her cell phone and called a friend who is still at Hopkins and relayed the urgent message concerning a visit with Dr. Ben Carson. Her friend, Carol, stated without hesitation that she would make the phone calls to see if anyone she knew could get in touch with Dr. Carsons office. So many people who do not even know you or Andrew or your family are concerned. We care for you and we love you!

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  10. You are an inspiration. God bless you. I visit a handful of christian blogs but in the days before your news of Andrew and now, I’m driven there every day. It’s my first stop. I’m thinking of him and praying for him. My hope is that God will continue to place him on my mind so that my lips will offer up prayer for him. Yes, for a miracle, Lord. We need Your miracle.

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  11. Hi Melanie. I will continue to pray fervently for Andrew. Nothing is impossible to God. Nothing. We will continue to pray with much faith.
    I can do all thing thru Christ...

    Oh Lord, hear our prayers. The bible says "Ask and you shall receive". Let all our prayers be a point of contact.
    All praise and glory to our Heavenly Father.
    Blessings,
    Sandra

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  12. Life Giving Words...
    Gives us hope when we cannot see or we do not understand.

    Love you, praying for you.

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  13. I was reminded to visit your blog again this morning through Lisa Shaw on facebook. I will join in and pray for your Andrew. I'm going to place the prayer button on the sidebar of Heart Choices. We will get the word out that Andrew is in need of prayer. May you know that sisters in Christ will be standing beside your family.

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  14. God put you all on my heart right away this morning Melanie. I was praying for peace and comfort and for your time together as a family to be blessed, that you might have laughter and love abundantly.

    We can praise God that there is NO DEFEAT with Him, only goodness and mercy. And, of course miracles. I pray for the treatments to help but am also praying that if God's will is to perform this miracle Himself so He gets all of the glory...all the better.

    Melanie, you have such great insight to know that God was preparing your mind, heart and spirit for this earthly battle. I know He will make you all stronger regardless of His outcome.

    Philippians 4:4-7
    Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord i near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requested to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

    God bless you all. Storming those gates for you!

    Trudy

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  15. Praying, praying, praying! I can't even imagine the pain you are all currently in. I am just grateful that you have the love of Jesus to carry you through this valley. One thing about valleys is they never last forever. In time the Lord delivers us to the mountain and the SON always shines.

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  16. Melanie! God is so using you and sharing His words to all of us. As Christy said, to people and ways you do not even know. We're praying for the same miracle from the Healer! God bless you dear. Standing in faith for your precious son, Andrew!

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  17. Bless your sweet heart, you are such a woman of faith. Praying for a divine visitation to your sweet Andrew from the Lord with His healing touch, in Jesus mighty name ~
    Nothing is impossible with God.
    In His Love and Hugs,
    Cathy

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  18. Indeed, GOD is the Great Physician and the only one who knows the outcome. I, too hold these verses tightly. I have clung to them many times in my life, especially when my youngest sister was killed in 1989 at age 17. I pray GOD will continue to lead, guide, and comfort you.
    Andrea

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  19. My heart just hurts for your Mother heart.....You sound so strong....but I know that fear is knocking hard at your door....and being relentless. I pray for your peace, for wisdom, for physical rest, for encourgement to come at the very moments you need them....and send my love and prayers....Teresa

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  20. Wow, look at this mighty army of prayer warriors lining up to pray and intercede for Andrew and your family.

    God is being so GLORIFIED already!

    Thanks for this awesome word.

    Looking unto to JESUS, and giving thanks already for what He has done and WILL do in Andrew's life♥

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  21. Cling to His Word & Stand!

    Blessings Melanie! Each day you amaze me more and yet I know that Our Heavenly Father has His hand on you & Andrew & indeed He is being glorified by what He speaks to you & through you.

    I come here to pray but I am always blessed so much by your words, what God is speaking to you and I know He is at work. By the time I arrive to leaving a prayer, I feel like I have been so lifted, I forget how I was going to pray and can only say AMEN! He is our Consuming Fire & ohhh yes, He IS there in the midst of the fire, the storm, the praise!
    No matter how hopeless or dark, he is there. Yet it is much better to stay & keep our focus on the HOPE
    & the LIGHT and stay as beautifully positive & filled with PRAISE! May the Holy Spirit continue to breathe
    LIFE GIVING WORD from HIS WORD!

    "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen" Eph. 3:20-21

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  22. Holding to the Word and our Lord for His mighty miracle for your Andrew. Your faith filled post is a true testimony of your relationship with Jesus. Appreciate the words you share.

    Still praying and will not let up.

    Love and prayers.

    T

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  23. And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, ‘KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.’ -Revelation 19:16

    The LORD has established His throne in the heavens; And His sovereignty rules over all. -Psalms 103:19

    Jesus, You are Lord and there is no other. I rejoice that Your sovereignty rules over all, and under Your wings Andrew, Melanie & family can seek refuge. You are unchallenged in the heavens and there is none like You. You are high and lifted up and yet You regard the lowly.

    You are greatly feared in the counsel of the holy ones, yet You lift the afflicted from the dust heap. I worship You Jesus. Your Lordship has restored my soul. You have been firm and yet very kind. Your word says You, ‘work within us both to will and to do according to Your pleasure .’

    I ask that You would fill them with fresh power to obey You more quickly and willingly. Let the mark of Your loving kindness be on their life to shine and draw others to You. Thank You dear Lord.

    For the LORD your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God who does not show partiality, nor take a bribe.
    - Deuteronomy 10:17

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  24. Melanie,
    Dear sister in Christ, I have been reading over the last two weeks and have been praying for you. The verses that you have quoted in this post are some of the same ones God has been speaking to my heart.

    Also in Isaiah 43:19, "See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland."

    I love this verse, the "I am" is making a way in the desert and streams in our wasteland. I just love that.

    Praying for you all dear one,
    Dawn

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  25. Amen, God is with us always. I don't have to wait for Andrew's total healing to see a miracle performed, I see a miracle in you. You Mel, are a walking miracle, an example of God working through the life of a woman of faith, a woman choosing to walk by faith and not by sight. You are such an incredible blessing and example to all. (((hugs)))

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  26. the oncologist does not offer much hope. (I detest even writing that but want you to know what we are dealing with.)
    BUT WE ARE GOING WITH GOD ON THIS. WE BELIEVE HIS REPORT.

    amen amen amen sis

    The other day I was reading old entries also at my blog!! Back to the time when the Dr. told my mother she had two months to live and the other Dr. that told Randan, 'in my years of experience...you have this'...

    Like you, BUT WE ARE GOING WITH GOD ON THIS. WE BELIEVE HIS REPORT.I kept saying..You Lord are their Great Physician. It doesn't matter what any Dr. says,,YOU HAVE THE LAST SAY!! And I will listen to Your Word and what You have to say!!!!!

    ((hugs))

    Added Andrew and the exact specifics that you requested for prayer on Fearless Friday so that everyone could pray over..

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  27. I am praying! I am. To the I am.
    I am emailing you later My faith is strong for your son, friend. I can feel it rising up within me. May your be strengthened as well. Love you!

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  28. I am reminded of Jairus when He received some bad news. Don't be afraid,Friend. Only believe. I am believing with you for a miracle!

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  29. Amen, Melanie...God cannot be limited by a bad report or a doctor's opinion of the situation...He is a God of healing and miracles, and I believe Andrew will be one of them. I am praying these scriptures that God has given you, and any others that He shows to me as I pray. I think of the mustard seed, which is very small, but it is very pure...God hears those prayers...He hears yours and mine, and all those that have come to love you and are kneeling by your side at the feet of Jesus. May God quickly bring His healing power to Andrew, Melanie, and may you not grow weary...we are holding you up!

    Mary

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  30. Amen, Melanie...God cannot be limited by a bad report or a doctor's opinion of the situation...He is a God of healing and miracles, and I believe Andrew will be one of them. I am praying these scriptures that God has given you, and any others that He shows to me as I pray. I think of the mustard seed, which is very small, but it is very pure...God hears those prayers...He hears yours and mine, and all those that have come to love you and are kneeling by your side at the feet of Jesus. May God quickly bring His healing power to Andrew, Melanie, and may you not grow weary...we are holding you up!

    Mary

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  31. Oh, Melanie. I woke up thinking about you and your Andrew in the middle of the night lastnight. Prayed..and prayed some more. Then, I came to your blog to read an update and give you some words of encouragement. However, YOU are the one who encouraged me today! As I am dealing with an ongoing health issue myself (nothing like Andrew's, but still major in my life!) I have felt very discouraged the last few days. You reminded me of His faithfulness and ability to heal! His promises are true. We just have to believe and stand on them. Blessings to you dear sister. I continue to pray for your dear family.

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  32. I am new to your blog and am so sorry to hear of the path you are walking right now. I just have come to hate cancer even more...as I have battled it for 3 years now. It really breaks my heart when it is a child. But I have found in my walk through this that my God is so faithful. He is more faithful to me than I can ever try to be to Him. I will Andrew to my prayer list. I don't know what tomorrow holds, but I KNOW WHO holds tomorrow.

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  33. My cousin (ceekay) sent me a note to check out your blog. We've been diligently praying for her as she walks this hard path of cancer. She is walking with the Lord each step of the way. So, know that we add Andrew this very evening to our list. We will pray diligently for him as well. My grandma had a plaque in her kitchen that simply says - Prayer changes things. It now hangs in my bedroom - and I believe it still. God is still a God of healing and miracles.

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  34. Look at all the people praying for our dear Andrew! I agree with Connie (In comment above!) Prayer changes things! We are praying for God's miracle. Praying for Andrew, Nancy from OHIO

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  35. How is your sweet Andrew handling all of this?

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  36. Amen, Melanie, God is in control even when we walk through the fire. Praying for your precious family.

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  37. Amen, Melanie, God is in control even when we walk through the fire. Praying for your precious family.

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  38. Amen, Melanie, God is in control even when we walk through the fire. Praying for your precious family.

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  39. I am praying and praying with you and all these sisters.

    He is the God of Miracles, the Great Physician, Healer, Protector, Giver of Life, the Great I AM. He hears our cries before we even utter them. He is with you and promises never to leave you or forsake you.

    Much love to you friend.

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  41. Oh Sweet Melanie - with tears I write this but know you are ministering to all of us more than you'll ever know.

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  42. What an encouragement your faith is to all of us! I've been praying for you & your family since I first read of Andrew's illness a few days ago. A mother's heart is directly connected to her precious children, but what would we do without our Heavenly Father who loves & cares for us & for them far better than we ever could?! Your witness & testimony is far-reaching & God honoring. We will keep on praying!

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  43. i'm wondering how andrew is doing? emotionally? how could i be praying specifically for him.

    thanks (again) for pointing us to Christ and to remember that He is still in the miracle business.

    love ya and praying in michigan

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  44. We are praying, we know God is bigger than this...
    Much Love and Prayers.
    Lori and girls

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  45. Returned this morning over the quiet of my coffee and time with the LORD...the house is still, the dogs rest at my feet and I am thinking of and praying for ANDREW.

    "Heal Andrew LORD and he shall be healed. Save Andrew LORD and he shall be saved" for it's by Your stripes LORD that Andrew was healed." Thank You LORD...

    I continue in prayer this morning...

    With love and faith dear sister -- know that I'm praying for you and the family as well.

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  46. I am praying for Andrew often daily.

    Patty in Tennessee

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