Unmerited Favor

I have been waiting for the right time to post on 'Post Hope' and my wife and me agree it's time. There is so much to say but it will take a bit more time to write what the Lord has done over the past three month. I want to say thank you for all the love and prayers from everyone. Cris Ann and me read every comment and post while we were in the hospital. We had no clue that any of this was going on. We thought we were alone, helpless and cut off from the world. In a sence this was true, but we soon found out that help was on the way and so many people were there for us. 

The other day I woke up with some energy and strength I had not felt for a month. I was so thankful to the Lord for the grace He has shown me and my wife. I had an urge to do devotion in Psalms which is uncommon. I soon found out why when I read Psalms 30 my heart was expressed by every verse and every word.

Psalms 30:

"I will exalt You, Lord, for You lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. Lord, my God, I cried to You for help and You healed me. You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead; You spared me from going down to the pit.

Sing the praises of the Lord, you His faithful people; praise His holy name. For His anger only last a moment, but His favor last a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

When I felt secure, I said, 'I will never be shaken.' Lord when You favored me, You made my royal mountain stand firm; but when You hid Your face, I was dismayed.

To You, Lord, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy: 'what is gained if I am silenced, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness? Hear Lord and be merciful to me; Lord, be my help.'

You turned my wailing into dancing; You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. Lord, my God, I will sing Your praises forever." 

We are just wrapping our minds around what has happend and how much favor the Lord has shown. Thank You Lord for not giving me what I deserve and filling our hearts with joy and thankfulness, doing more than we could ever imagine!