"I had a dream that I was washing in a pool and felt weak but stronger as I washed. I felt immense authority to be there as if I had been invited. God clearly said BETHESDA! When I woke up I said to God " thanks Daddy for the geography lesson but Im dealing with a brain tumor and 12 plus seizures because the only thing I know about Bethesda is it's a city in Maryland. I felt compelled to look it up on my bible AP and came to JOHN :5. I instantly burst into tears.
Sometimes God speaks to us so perfectly it practically sings to our heart. The man in the passage was afflicted for 38 years with an illness (I'm 37) and wanted to be healed but every time he tries to go the pool others go in ahead. Recently I spoke to my students at school on National Epilepsy Day! I said I'm an epileptic. I've been that way since 17. Don't worry it's managed by drugs. Epilepsy is noncurable but can be handled by drugs and people can live a very normal life. Jesus had a better plan! Jesus asks the man in the passage if he wants to be healed, when he says yes Jesus answers "arise take your mat and walk." I started praying to be free of seizures and meds 2 weeks ago and I was told by my neurologist that when this tumor comes out I will be free of seizures and meds forever! I am picking up my mat and walking all be it weak and tired!
Rick has been dreaming of the chance to have a green mohawk at some time in his life. He had the chance years ago in college while playing in a band, but chickened out. Teaching at a small private school does not lend to the realization of his dream.....but having a brain tumor with likely brain surgery does. This blog will track his latest news, progress and with any luck a picture of his green mohawk.
Rick
ReplyDeleteThank you sharing what God is showing you about His grace.
Neil
Rick,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your blog with me. I am with you in prayer and I know that God is in control. Your faith is awesome and it is inspiring each one of us to recharge our daily or even hourly dialogue with the Lord. We love you so much and I'm sending a huge hug your way.
Love,
Auntie Mich
wow rick! this is simply amazing! so so cool to see how God is at work in your heart and life! what a testimony of God's nearness and faithfulness, and a picture of the supernatural power of the Spirit in you! this SO encouraged my heart! praying for you and julia and your family!
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