Originally the title of this blog was "Seeking the Kingdom of God". Why did I change it? Because the Kingdom is here now.

Monday, June 9, 2014

I am surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses


Every since I first sang this hymn some years back, I knew it was true in my life but, perhaps, never so much so than a week ago yesterday (Sunday) when I was literally surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. Let me explain. For the past sixteen (16) years, I have volunteered at a week-long summer camp for child and adolescent burn survivors.  On Sunday morning, prior to the arrival of campers, we have a non-denominational church service with a message and prayers for a good, injury free week. Well, a week ago yesterday, the group asked me if I would mind if the group lay hands on me and pray over me. I told them I would REALLY appreciate that since I was still recovering from my pacemaker implant back in March. Little did I realize how much it would help! Even before the prayer had ended, I felt renewed strength and decreased pain. Thank you camp family!