The Shepherd's Desk
Thankful For God's Mercy.
July 22nd, 2020
Psalm 28:6,7 CEB
6 Bless the Lord
because he has listened
to my request for mercy!
7 The Lord is my strength and my shield.
My heart trusts him.
I was helped, my heart rejoiced,
and I thank him with my song.
For the past few months I have struggled with physical maladies that have made it very difficult for me to function appropriately. My doctor in April had figured out the best way to address it with surgery. However, with the Covid-19 changing the rules of normal hospital procedure. My elective surgery ( not elective to me, LOL ) was put off until July 1st.
This left me to suffer and try to make it through each day, with a variety products to use to make my body function so I wouldn't have so much pain, or infection. It was to say the least inconvenient, and at times very painful. Nevertheless, the Lord helped me to persevere, and we made it to July and now after the surgery I am experiencing a wonderful healing.
After three weeks I am now seeing my body functioning properly with little pain. Also, I no longer am seeing difficulties with infection, or anything else. I actually feel better than I have for years, so thank you Jesus!
I know we sometimes go through great trials in life, and this physical scare was certainly the most challenging I have had in a long time. Yet, God's love remains the same, and even though I was confused at times wondering how God was going to work this all out. He brought me through, and used some wonderful doctors, nurses, etc.. along the way.
I just want to rejoice for His mercy and thank God for all those who physically helped me, spiritually encouraged me, and the patience of the ministers and pastors that work with me in the ministry. Thank you for each and every one you encouraging me in every way possible. In a addition, I want to thank my friends and family who were there for me as well, as it meant so much to me.
In Gratitude for Jesus and Everyone's Love,
Patrick Vossen
Founding Pastor
July 22nd, 2020
Psalm 28:6,7 CEB
6 Bless the Lord
because he has listened
to my request for mercy!
7 The Lord is my strength and my shield.
My heart trusts him.
I was helped, my heart rejoiced,
and I thank him with my song.
For the past few months I have struggled with physical maladies that have made it very difficult for me to function appropriately. My doctor in April had figured out the best way to address it with surgery. However, with the Covid-19 changing the rules of normal hospital procedure. My elective surgery ( not elective to me, LOL ) was put off until July 1st.
This left me to suffer and try to make it through each day, with a variety products to use to make my body function so I wouldn't have so much pain, or infection. It was to say the least inconvenient, and at times very painful. Nevertheless, the Lord helped me to persevere, and we made it to July and now after the surgery I am experiencing a wonderful healing.
After three weeks I am now seeing my body functioning properly with little pain. Also, I no longer am seeing difficulties with infection, or anything else. I actually feel better than I have for years, so thank you Jesus!
I know we sometimes go through great trials in life, and this physical scare was certainly the most challenging I have had in a long time. Yet, God's love remains the same, and even though I was confused at times wondering how God was going to work this all out. He brought me through, and used some wonderful doctors, nurses, etc.. along the way.
I just want to rejoice for His mercy and thank God for all those who physically helped me, spiritually encouraged me, and the patience of the ministers and pastors that work with me in the ministry. Thank you for each and every one you encouraging me in every way possible. In a addition, I want to thank my friends and family who were there for me as well, as it meant so much to me.
In Gratitude for Jesus and Everyone's Love,
Patrick Vossen
Founding Pastor
