No I haven't recieved any new word on Paula's condition. Yet, I have received major encouragement from the Lord. The Bible says David encouraged himself in the Lord. That's what I have been trying to do, since I resigned from the pastorate. I really didn't feel bitter or depressed, but after being attacked by people; I found my joy leaking out. Then a few weeks ago came this newest battle about Paula's health. When we got the news 3 years ago Paula only had a year to live. I had the biggest pitty party I could have. Then I decided...I was not going to live my life worrying is my wife going to die today. God has proven the doctors don't know it all.
Over the last two weeks, something has happen to me. I attribute this to my church, pastor, christian friends and family. We have brought the message of Paula's heart to everyone we know. People are praying for us all across the country. Believe me.....I can feel the difference. My spiritual desire has increased.
If you don't know what it is like to feel spiritually drained, then you are one of the bless one. I felt a few months back, like I was going through the motions of pastoring. What joy I had was gone...not with the people, but with certian staff members, that I found had major diffrences with my leadership and Biblical beliefs.
Let me stress, DO NOT listen to people who claim to believe the truth, but you find out don't believe the Word. I made this mistake (I thought I was being trustworthy, but I think I was being gulible).
Now though, God has really helped me. Please keep your self encouraged. Don't let people and life get you down.
God Bless,
Steve
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