Friday, September 3rd Update from Joni

Friday, September 3rd Update from Joni:

Anyone for prayer? Last evening my sister Jay and I were enjoying my backyard after sunset and, as warm breezes rustled the leaves, I listened as she blessed God for His merciful answers to so many intercessions. My ears perked, though, when Jay prayed softly, “And, Lord, thank you that Joni has been able to trample the serpent. You promised your people would survive even poisonous snakes, and she’s doing just that.” I never thought of it that way! Praise the Lord, my body is surviving the highly toxic drugs that are poisoning what few cancer cells may be lurking… and I’m all the better, all the stronger for it!  
 
Psalm 91 has been a stalwart through all of this, but now the 13th verse has even sweeter meaning, “You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.” Join with me in celebrating the protection and provision of our glorious God. And while you’re praising Him, thank Him for the many people with disabilities and their families in Romania who received Christ last week during our Wheels for the World outreach! Coming up next? Outreach trips to India, Cuba and Ukraine. Remember, as we persevere in our affliction, God is opening up the hearts of others far more afflicted in the darkest corners around the world. That’s the big picture!