tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053443465856618763.post1394404178864310359..comments2023-06-30T04:38:12.118-06:00Comments on Semper Reformanda: HopeKelsiannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05257935516424906145noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053443465856618763.post-92011298933347324272014-07-16T11:28:16.166-06:002014-07-16T11:28:16.166-06:00Hi, there.
I don't know you very well, but I ...Hi, there.<br /><br />I don't know you very well, but I wanted to let you know that I will be praying for you, for your Mom, and for your family. May God be with you in a mighty, mighty way!Caiti Mariehttp://blossomsandthorns.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053443465856618763.post-30936149142011717142014-07-08T14:49:38.611-06:002014-07-08T14:49:38.611-06:00Dear Kelsey! I haven't been on blog world in a...Dear Kelsey! I haven't been on blog world in a while, but I saw this today and want you to know that you and your family will be in my prayers. Stay strong in the Lord and keep resting in His strength...He will carry you through the journey.<br /><br />With love,<br />JennaJennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093137590808212614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053443465856618763.post-78959478450579094442014-07-07T18:10:21.785-06:002014-07-07T18:10:21.785-06:00That was great indeed - I especially love that ver...That was great indeed - I especially love that verse at the end! "...Make me not the reproach of the foolish..." See - I have seen MANY people do Chemo and die! Well, your mother? She has done what she can - NOT just letting the doctors tell her what to do, and she is ALIVE! As far as I am concerned, this boils down, at the end of the day, to a battle of the will. "And we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only they, but we also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit - even we ourselved GROAN WITHIN OURSELVES... WAITING!... For the adoption - to whit - the redemption of our body. For WE ARE SAVED BY (or THROUGH) HOPE! For hope that is seen is not hope. For what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for. But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our INFIRMITIES: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself (some say "himself") maketh intercession for us with GROANINGS which cannot be uttered (i.e. he cares BIGTIME!) And he that SEARCHETH THE HEARTS knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God... What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?... Who is he that condemneth (this is quoting from Isaiah 50)?... As it is written, "FOR THY SAKE ARE WE KILLED ALL THE DAY LONG; WE ARE ACCOUNTED AS SHEEP FOR THE SLAUGHTER." NAY! In ALL THESE THINGS we are more than conquers (or more than conQUER!) through him THAT LOVED US! For I am PERSUADED that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.<br /><br />See, don't let that medical community get you down or make you feel bad for one moment! It makes me mad that they have tried, but it also makes sense. Your mother made the RIGHT decision! Hands down! I am reminded to remember that, while I am overwhelmed with all the things I have to do - and hope to do, but don't know exactly how (and, to be honest, I actually feel at a loss!)- there is your mother and you... WAITING! Hanging on for dear LIFE! I'm not there right now, but I sure would be if I could! I have got to be thankful for my health, and my mother's; and I am, by the grace of God! Have you ever heard, "I wouldn't have made it", by Don Francisco? Bless you, Kelsey Anne! http://www.rockymountainministries.org/free-mp3s/songdetails/i-wouldnt-have-made-it.htmlDaniel David!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01487949899955780778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053443465856618763.post-25735938101215788962014-07-07T16:25:28.998-06:002014-07-07T16:25:28.998-06:00Kelsey, this was so beautiful written. There is ...Kelsey, this was so beautiful written. There is nothing more wonderful than hearing your heart and the love you have for your mom and your GOD!!! We are lifting this up with you and trusting in GOD to care for all of you through this journey!! We love ALL the Hoppmans!!Prairie Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14480553702721666594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053443465856618763.post-15016059341881652242014-07-07T12:09:30.114-06:002014-07-07T12:09:30.114-06:00This is beautiful, Kelsey. It made me cry. Not bec...This is beautiful, Kelsey. It made me cry. Not because of hopelessness, but because of the HOPE we have in Christ, and how you are clinging to that, as am I. We have to cling to that! We have to cling to our God who is bigger than this ugly cancer! We have to cling to each other, too, as the Lord has made us a people who need people. Praise HIM for bringing His body of believers together to serve Him, glorify Him, magnify Him, pray to Him, rely on Him and to seek Him. Praise God! Praise God! Praise God! <br />You know I am praying for your dear momma, my big sister, for complete healing, as well as your whole family. You also know that I trust our Savior that He knows best. It is in HIM we trust! <br />I love you!! Keep looking to Him for your strength. Maellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08389448304017960968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053443465856618763.post-62654039043524560312014-07-07T09:27:29.965-06:002014-07-07T09:27:29.965-06:00I love you, Kelsey! Keep staying strong for your m...I love you, Kelsey! Keep staying strong for your mom and your family - God is with you during this hard time!!! Praying, sweet friend! <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561122109983699470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053443465856618763.post-34739508795014562342014-07-07T09:23:33.348-06:002014-07-07T09:23:33.348-06:00Kelsey, you have captured the essence of this jour...Kelsey, you have captured the essence of this journey in your post, including the realities of the curse of sin and death in our lives, but also the greater reality of the hope of glory, Christ in us, and working through us to bring us hope daily, during the trials He allows for our good. Hope does not disappoint. Thanks be to God who causes us to triumph in Him!Mother2manyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02034538829691292626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053443465856618763.post-38507559766325681152014-07-07T09:21:10.918-06:002014-07-07T09:21:10.918-06:00"However, I also knew the God we serve is big..."However, I also knew the God we serve is bigger than all that."<br /><br />Your family's faith and hope in the midst of your intense trials has been a huge encouragement to me. Praise God for your family and keep shining!! *big hug*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029678938751701830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053443465856618763.post-84495281722112921202014-07-07T09:11:56.421-06:002014-07-07T09:11:56.421-06:00"Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them tha..."Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;" (Psalm 33:18)<br />Well done, dear. Keep remembering your hope. Prayers are continuously with you. ~CatieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053443465856618763.post-46302725091514474462014-07-07T09:01:09.845-06:002014-07-07T09:01:09.845-06:00Praying for you, Kelsey! May God give you the stre...Praying for you, Kelsey! May God give you the strength to endure all of this and accept His perfect will, whatever that may be. I love you dearly. Stay strong! We're all here for you.Alicia Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850670601744580160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053443465856618763.post-27377926871133378122014-07-07T08:54:04.844-06:002014-07-07T08:54:04.844-06:00Thank you for sharing, Kelsey. Losing hope is one ...Thank you for sharing, Kelsey. Losing hope is one of the worst things we can do to ourselves.. and one satan often pushes for the most, I Think. Especially in these situations. And when discouragement is all around, it is so difficult to maintain that hope. <br />I'll be praying for you that hope continues to find it's way in and that God gives you His blessings every day to remind you of His love and the hope you have in Him! Not that you have forgotten, but it is good to be reminded of it. <br />Love you and praying for you!!!Lilac Bud Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338062720194663204noreply@blogger.com