It is no coincidence that a prayer for David was the last piece I posted. My brother was diagnosed with a very tough form of Melanoma that had already metastasized to his brain by the time we found it. He took the radiation treatments even though doctors and health care agencies tried to tell him there was no hope at all.
Although it’s been sad to watch David deteriorate, we never gave up hope that Jesus would touch his body and heal him. David was baptized June 27th, 2010, but had given his life over to Jesus a long time ago. As David put it “I just kept doing stupid human tricks”.
I kept telling him he had to let that head knowledge about Jesus drop 11 inches into his heart, and finally it did, but it wasn’t without much prayer and confrontation. I know that he was battling addictions and so many other things….but God out of His great love for us, gave us a way out through Jesus Christ. David did a 180* turn-around and quit everything he was doing and began to preach as much as he was able to talk to anybody that would listen. He told them of the great love God has for us until he lost his ability to speak. Even then, David remained steadfast and with great courage looked towards Jesus in faith to heal him. David really did want to live on this side of the green grass, but God has a great plan for him at home too. Be at peace Dragon Slayer! The following is a poem that I wrote…..I may have posted it before, but this is what we read at David’s services. Be blessed.
TODAY
Today…
Eternity came to speak to my heart
and told me of the many times during all of my life
He had longed to hold me within unfailing love.
Today…
Love simply spoke my name
and although its sound seemed new to me
I somehow knew it was me that Love was there calling.
Today...
I looked into the eyes I have longed to see
and knew within my spirit that I was rising
to greet all of the universe at Love’s calling.
Today...
I have found as so many times before
and though I knew the darkness had sought to destroy me
that it is Love alone that caused my heart to be assured.
Today...
I watched the darkness in its darkest hour
and knew at that moment that the depth of Love shone
and all that was set from the foundations of my soul...borne.
Today...
Though through my life I have beheld every shadow of death
and I knew at my back like a lion always roared
I fear not the evil intent of this world...for…
Today...
My every sorrow has been borne...my every infirmity healed.
And by the depth of unfailing, patient and resilient Love…
my body, spirit, mind and soul will forever be lifted up.
Today...
I beheld the core of Love…
and I, seeking Love’s warmth, bathed,
was filled, rested, and I shed many tears in the light of Love.
Today...
I am made perfect concerning all things,
and being forgiven every wicked deed...
found myself covered in the Love shed upon death’s door.
Today....
Love opened the darkness
and the darkness and all that is of that darkness
was never found...ever more.
DEANNA WEST © 1994
Psalm 40
Psalm 91
Although it’s been sad to watch David deteriorate, we never gave up hope that Jesus would touch his body and heal him. David was baptized June 27th, 2010, but had given his life over to Jesus a long time ago. As David put it “I just kept doing stupid human tricks”.
I kept telling him he had to let that head knowledge about Jesus drop 11 inches into his heart, and finally it did, but it wasn’t without much prayer and confrontation. I know that he was battling addictions and so many other things….but God out of His great love for us, gave us a way out through Jesus Christ. David did a 180* turn-around and quit everything he was doing and began to preach as much as he was able to talk to anybody that would listen. He told them of the great love God has for us until he lost his ability to speak. Even then, David remained steadfast and with great courage looked towards Jesus in faith to heal him. David really did want to live on this side of the green grass, but God has a great plan for him at home too. Be at peace Dragon Slayer! The following is a poem that I wrote…..I may have posted it before, but this is what we read at David’s services. Be blessed.
TODAY
Today…
Eternity came to speak to my heart
and told me of the many times during all of my life
He had longed to hold me within unfailing love.
Today…
Love simply spoke my name
and although its sound seemed new to me
I somehow knew it was me that Love was there calling.
Today...
I looked into the eyes I have longed to see
and knew within my spirit that I was rising
to greet all of the universe at Love’s calling.
Today...
I have found as so many times before
and though I knew the darkness had sought to destroy me
that it is Love alone that caused my heart to be assured.
Today...
I watched the darkness in its darkest hour
and knew at that moment that the depth of Love shone
and all that was set from the foundations of my soul...borne.
Today...
Though through my life I have beheld every shadow of death
and I knew at my back like a lion always roared
I fear not the evil intent of this world...for…
Today...
My every sorrow has been borne...my every infirmity healed.
And by the depth of unfailing, patient and resilient Love…
my body, spirit, mind and soul will forever be lifted up.
Today...
I beheld the core of Love…
and I, seeking Love’s warmth, bathed,
was filled, rested, and I shed many tears in the light of Love.
Today...
I am made perfect concerning all things,
and being forgiven every wicked deed...
found myself covered in the Love shed upon death’s door.
Today....
Love opened the darkness
and the darkness and all that is of that darkness
was never found...ever more.
DEANNA WEST © 1994
Psalm 40
Psalm 91
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