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Tuesday, August 17th Update from Joni

  • By: Joni Eareckson Tada
  • Aug. 17, 2010
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Tuesday, August 17th Update from Joni:

A friend asked, "Joni, what has Jesus been saying to you through all this?" I thought for a moment, realizing there have been plenty of dry moments depleted of all energy; times when I've felt, Lord, this cross, this quadriplegia and pain and cancer and chemo... where are you leading me? Yet I know the answer for who have I in heaven but Him and there is nothing on earth that I desire above Him; where else would I turn? Jesus is the one with the words of life, and without Him, I am nothing. He's my Bread of Heaven and Living Water. And so what has Jesus been telling me? "Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. [Joni], you need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised" (Hebrews 10:35-37). And, oh, what He has promised! Join me today in memorizing Hebrews 10:35-37 and keep it handy on those days you, too, feel dry and depleted. It's the best remedy ever!

 
 

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Hi Joni, We have a frequent litigator in our family. For almost seven years now. thank you for the scripture and your encouragement. It was needed at this moment. Pam
  • Sept. 3, 2010
  • 12:51 p.m.
  • Pam
Joni, I wanted to send an email to encourage you, but, as often is the case, reading Joni's Corner has encouraged ME. Please know that I am praying for God's strength and grace to see you through these days of treatment. I am asking Him to bring you to my mind during those rough times so that I may have the privilege of interceding for you. The Lord has been bringing me through a difficult time myself and has been using a favorite Bible passage in a special way. Isaiah 43:18-19, 21: "Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold I am doing a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert...This people I have formed for myself; they shall declare My praise." Lord, give us grace to praise You, even when we don't feel like it. Blessings, Laura
  • Aug. 22, 2010
  • 7:55 p.m.
  • Laura
Oh you are such an inspiration - I will never say it enough times. Jesus shines through you even on the days you may not feel it - thank you Holy Spirit for ministering through Joni like you do. I'm still praying for your bones my friend - much love to you and Ken
  • Aug. 21, 2010
  • 10:24 p.m.
  • Shelley
Joni: You remain in my prayers. Just wanted to thank you for the blessing of your example. You have no idea what you and your ministry have meant to me this past year and a half. I listen to your radio program online every day and often am comforted by your words through your radio archives and your blog. Thank you so much for being such an incredible blessing even as you face this new challenge. May the God of all peace continues to be with you and strengthen you. You and Ken remain in my prayers. Many, many thanks! Becky T.
  • Aug. 21, 2010
  • 8:09 a.m.
  • Becky Tulipan
Hi Joni, Have never met you,have never spoken to you,have read a number of your books,and enjoyed each one. Am thinking about you and praying for you as you go through this experience with cancer. Psalms 94:19 NLT "When doubts filled my mind,Your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer." Praying today will be a good day for you. In His TLC along with you. Velma
  • Aug. 21, 2010
  • 5:37 a.m.
  • velma Wheeler
Dear Joni, As you continue your cancer treatment, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Ken. Cast your burdens on JESUS, for HE cares for you.
  • Aug. 20, 2010
  • 11:02 p.m.
  • Mara Fuentes
I thank the Lord for your example, Joni. You are such an encouragement to me. Thank you!
  • Aug. 20, 2010
  • 8 p.m.
  • Rachel
Still lifting you in prayer. Thought of you as I was driving home last week and singing along in the car with a gospel tape. What a blessing. I fully understand your loving the hymns and words. My radio doesn't work good w/o its antena so I just play the one cassett tape over and over again. Big time blessing. Best way to start a day for me is when God has me wake up with a song about Him on my mind, on my lips and then in my heart. Love you, Karen
  • Aug. 20, 2010
  • 8:55 a.m.
  • Karen Kaszynski
Dear Joni, I want you to know that you are in my prayers. I know that you will be a glory to the Lord through this. Your transparency is a blessing in the body of Christ. I miss you! Love in Christ, Veronica Joy
  • Aug. 20, 2010
  • 7:29 a.m.
  • Veronica Joy Klepadlo
Joni, we are standing with you in prayer. Your updates are an inspriation to us. A friend of ours donated two water slides worth WE are absolutely praying with and for you....you are such a life-giving, Kingdom spreading example of being filled with the Spirit of God....we love you!! Just sent Kara off to the Oregon family camp with goofy glasses and a huge water slide that was donated to us for camps. WHAT A BLAST! The healing of Jehovah Rapha....the peace of Jehovah Shalom and the nearness of Jehovah Shammah be yours and Ken's.
  • Aug. 19, 2010
  • 6:11 p.m.
  • Victoria
 
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