Philippians 1:12. Baby Quilt Finish!

Philippians 1:12
Side note: I wrote this Bible study up a couple of days ago for tonight.  A friend called me from another city.  She is in deep crisis.  We've been on the phone and texting for several hours.  This study fits her situation perfectly.  God knew.  He always does.  Please pray for her!

12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, ^b that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 

Interesting:  “what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.” 

Many times, when we hear, “Can I get a testimony?”, we hear people tell of how God has worked to miraculously worked out a situation and answered prayers. 

God is always working out situations.

God is always answering prayers.

But sometimes

It’s

Not

The

Answer

We

Expected

Or

Wanted.

12Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters,

^b that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.

Those test results show disease.

God heals us or a loved one in Heaven rather than here on Earth.

The pain is inflicted.

The tragedy occurs.

Then what?

12Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters,

^b that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.

I have seen and experienced 
many things that shook my faith.

I even walked away from God for a period.

BUT, I have come to learn that indeed

12Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters,

^b that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.

I’m not saying it’s easy

To experience or even understand.

I am saying it’s real.

Now, as crisis, pain, hurt, illness

Occur,

Or

As unexpected memories

Suddenly flood my brain,

In the midst of my tears,

I am learning

To pray for my will

And then 

pray,                                                      

“Not my will but Yours.”

found here: https://tillchrist.wordpress.com/tag/lords-passion-c/

Art Source:

Art Source: mygodmymusicmylife.wordpress.com

It’s a learning process,

And many times

An extremely

Difficult

Painful

One.

But

I am slowly learning

That these times make me stronger.

These are not the original artists for this song.  It's actually Mandisa (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFY2Hdh7cvA).  However, as a cancer thriver, this video of the song ministered to my heart.I actually purchased her song and added it to my Itunes for these times:

2Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters,

^b that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.

Prayer
My dear LORD, help me to praise You always, to trust You in the good and trying times.  Bless me, my family and friends with Your presence.  Let them know that what has happened to them,
what is happening to them,
what will happen to them 
will serve to advance the gospel.
Please strengthen and enourage us!
In Your name I pray!
Amen and Amen!  

Baby Quilt Completely Finished!
I'm so excited! I finished the baby quilt!  It's a double win because I met my OMG!  Here's a few pictures of the journey from start to finish:

Tada!

Can I get a Whoop Whoop?

I'm linking up to 

Can I Get a Whoop! Whoop! at Confessions of a Fabric Addict and 

Finished or Not Friday at Busy Hands Quilts.

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Dear Friend, This is my truth!