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June 2017 Count It All Joy – Manna by
Dorothy Callies
James
1:2 NLT, “Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be
an opportunity for joy.” KJV, “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into
divers temptations (trials).”
On
June 8th, after riding with Tony in the mobility van to his Orthro
Doctor and coming back to Rehab Nursing Home, the driver took Tony’s wheelchair
and going back into the building, and I said “goodbye to Tony” and would see
him later in the evening. I was so tired
and I had a little car accident when I backed my car left rear-ended to the
other car who parked on no parking zone. [Wonderful news from the Doctor at the
end of Manna]
I
went into the building to find out who parked on that ‘no parking zone’ area.
After exchanged information, I went back to my car and suddenly, Holy Spirit
spoke to me, “Count it all joy … count it all joy when you comes into trials …”
Suddenly I felt the joyful spirit. I understood why this happened to me.
So
I said to the Lord, “I see why You do not want me to become so overly anxious
of my car and other cars. I see that You
did not want me to become so anxious or worried about getting hit or how I
would I hit other car.” After the little accident, I felt different as if I had
been delivered by entering into the joy of the Lord. So I went to State Farm
and asked the staff for help to make a claim through their computer and they
automatically contacted Paul’s Auto Body shop and gave me claim number and
rented Hertz so everything went smooth when the appointment was set up to fix
the car.
So
I put my sticker post written, “count it all joy …” in my car where I could see
and remind myself whenever I got into my car … And also “Set your mind on
things above, not on things on the earth” Colossians 3:2. I had more peace than I had before. It is amazing how powerful the Scripture take
control of my life. Thank You, Holy
Spirit.
News
of Orthro Doctor took x-ray of Tony’s right shoulder, arm and his hip. The Doctor
said that it was good and Tony didn’t need the sling arm. The Doctor asked Tony
if he had walked before. He did and
said, “By next month, I expect you out of wheelchair and using walker to be
able to walk again. We’ll decide when you are ready to go home.” So the next
day, therapist started working with Tony using walker since both of his arms
could hold the walker now. Tony has go through all kinds of therapy to re-build his muscle
and be able to walk through bars, etc. This is a good news and thank you for
your prayers.
Also,
maybe you had in mind and want to donate something to Tony and me. You
could use the gift cards such as Panera, Bob Evans, Olive Garden, Red Lobster,
and better yet, Visa card would be a blessing since it’s easier to use it. You
could mail to: Tony and Dorothy Callies, 1003 Arlene Court, #5, Bloomington, IL
61701.
Tony and I will also be
celebrating our ‘Mini-50th Anniversary’ joining with Illinois Statewide
Deaf Churches Picnic at Normal Assembly of God on Saturday, July 8th, 10
minutes before lunch time and cards are welcome. It would be a sight for all of us to see Tony
up and around. Truly, God had plan for Tony and me.
So I remind myself and say, “Count it all joy when we went through a lot of trials.” Thank You, Lord
for your love and prayers from all our friends. God
bless you!
Dorothy
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