A daily update he is, for friends and family, an acquaintance to some, dear to others, a symbol of prayer to many, for the past several months. Waiting every evening, for the progress, the prognosis, we read, with jubilation or with despondence, depending on the contents of the report .
Daily misfortunes and crisis her portion, ups and downs, highs and lows , but calm and collected she remains. The life of her dear one, her loving mate is at stake, hanging in the balance, but undeterred she remains, as she goes about the difficult task of tending to him, with a devotion that equals none.
The battle is long and hard, yet with a smile, wearing the shield of protection, her faith unshaken, she stands firm, against the attack of the evil powers of the cosmic world. Attending to the strenuous demands of the day, undefeated by the crushing weight, ‘cause she knows, the battle belongs to the Lord .
Anxious moments, new trials and tribulations, daily she faces, only to watch them quickly erased, by the unfolding grace from above. Trusting in the Lord she prays, not for outcome, not for relief, but for comfort and pain-free days for her spouse. for peace and strength for herself, to handle the struggles each day.
Now at times, his life hanging by a thread , the pain she feels, we who read her updates, can only imagine. But her strength we see, her composure, her confidence in the Lord, which we admire. Teaching us, no matter what we are up against, no matter how great our challenges, the battle is always the Lord’s, and we can rely on Him .
Mary Jacob 