I Chronicles 26:27 "Some of the plunder taken in battle they dedicated for the repair of the temple of the Lord."

1Great physical force is stored in the depths of the earth, in places such as coal mines. Coal was produced by the tremendous heat that burned ancient forests many years ago. In the same way, spiritual force is stored in the depth of our being and is sometimes brought about by the very difficult thing in our life that we cannot understand.
Someday we will see that the "plunder taken in battle" from our trials was preparing us to become like Great-Heart in the book Pilgrim's Progress...so that we too could lead our fellow pilgrims triumphantly through trials and difficulties..and eventually end up at the city of the King. May we never forget that the source of learning to help others is sometimes the experience of victory during difficulties.
Paul never carried around a discouraged attitude..but a chorus of victorious praise. The more difficult his trial, the more he trusted and rejoiced. He said, "Even if I am poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. Phil. 2:17...
Lord, today help us to draw strength from whatever comes to us. Help us to trust You no matter our circumstances.
Today I just want to thank all of you for your prayers for my new friend Margarita's grandson Isaiah. At last report, he was doing very well. Praise God! I have another prayer request for all of you. My sister in law Sandy, is undergoing major surgery on Monday. Sandy is my husband's sister..and she is a courageous woman of God. Sandy has been through a lot in the last couple of years. She has served her country via the military and has been all over the world. She recently served in Iraq for l l/2 years and was found to have breast cancer when she came home. She has had two mastectomies along with all the chemo and radiation, and she has done amazingly well. She is a fighter and loves God, her family, and her country. She will be undergoing surgery on Monday for pre-cancerous cells that are around her pancreas. This is not a simple surgery, and I ask that all of you be in prayer for her..for her doctors, and for her family. I know that she will very much appreciate her needs being taken before the throne by all of you. Thank you all very much and I will let you know how she is doing. May the Lord bless you today. May He make His face to shine upon you and give you peace.