As I write this, apparently, my 13-year-old granddaughter, who lives a thousand miles away, is being taken to the hospital for suicidal thoughts. This isn’t the first time this has happened. I was woken up at 4:30 AM, spent a half an hour on the phone, and then had to let go so the next steps can be taken. At this point, I’m not sure exactly what is happening. I can’t fix this, but I can pray, and I am. I offer this situation to God, trusting Him with what I cannot handle. I am grateful for John and the entire Become New community. When I got off the phone, I played today’s video and am reaching out my withered hand. Thank you, Father God. Update from my Daughter: Police and fire talked her down, she is at the school and took her meds. We are moving one step at a time, so please keep praying. Love you.
I'm so thankful for finding this video ministry! I already mentioned that I survived horrible injuries from the Munich Oktoberfest terrorist bombing on September 26,1980. Today's lesson resonated with me! Before the bombing I was already a broken jar from sexual abuse, and my parents not protecting me. After the bombing when I was 22, God strengthened me, both from within and without! After 8 months of hospitalization and learning to walk on two artificial legs along with a spinal cord injury, God's light shone through me! My physical brokenness did not define me! I always took broken people under my wing, I still do, and now broken veterans like me are seeing that they can become new! I know my broken body will become perfect when sin and death are done awaywith. Like Paul said, we are like worn tents. In the meantime, I let God's light shine through my brokenness like the gold in the Japanese broken pots for all to see!
God is using you John to light the path of the Way. I am a recent widow. Thank you for showing us your Withered Hand and asking us to show God ours that we may be healed.
John is such a great example of a beautiful treasure crafted out of pain. I’m so grateful for this channel!! Y’all have a blessed break, and I can’t wait to see you again in 2 weeks❤
I love the Kintsugi story - the art of fixing what's been broken, making it more valuable and more beautiful than it was originally! How perfectly that describes those of us who have been redeemed by the Master of masters! Thanks again John, what a wonderful message.
Just shared this text with a dear friend. So grateful this morning for all that came together(metaphor of the repurposed precious pieces of our lives from the Grief Share lesson, a conversation with Billy about that metaphor and him knowing about that Japanese art, a stomach bug, being alone with no one to do for) that have come together to make this morning and this final episode of the Fellowship of the Withered Hand series such an incredible experience of God’s faithfulness. Please remind me of it often.
I’m suffering from chronic depression and digestion problems, my wife is barely functioning bc of past trauma and my 13yo is showing symptoms of anxiety and eating disorders. I humbly ask for your prayers.
As I write this, apparently, my 13-year-old granddaughter, who lives a thousand miles away, is being taken to the hospital for suicidal thoughts. This isn’t the first time this has happened. I was woken up at 4:30 AM, spent a half an hour on the phone, and then had to let go so the next steps can be taken. At this point, I’m not sure exactly what is happening. I can’t fix this, but I can pray, and I am. I offer this situation to God, trusting Him with what I cannot handle. I am grateful for John and the entire Become New community. When I got off the phone, I played today’s video and am reaching out my withered hand. Thank you, Father God.
Update from my Daughter: Police and fire talked her down, she is at the school and took her meds. We are moving one step at a time, so please keep praying.
Love you.
Thank you saying for that again...we are not our withered hand, we are healed.
I'm so thankful for finding this video ministry! I already mentioned that I survived horrible injuries from the Munich Oktoberfest terrorist bombing on September 26,1980. Today's lesson resonated with me! Before the bombing I was already a broken jar from sexual abuse, and my parents not protecting me. After the bombing when I was 22, God strengthened me, both from within and without! After 8 months of hospitalization and learning to walk on two artificial legs along with a spinal cord injury, God's light shone through me! My physical brokenness did not define me! I always took broken people under my wing, I still do, and now broken veterans like me are seeing that they can become new! I know my broken body will become perfect when sin and death are done awaywith. Like Paul said, we are like worn tents. In the meantime, I let God's light shine through my brokenness like the gold in the Japanese broken pots for all to see!
God is using you John to light the path of the Way. I am a recent widow. Thank you for showing us your Withered Hand and asking us to show God ours that we may be healed.
I haven’t had anyone I thought of as “my pastor” for a very long time. I do now. Thank you, John.
John is such a great example of a beautiful treasure crafted out of pain. I’m so grateful for this channel!! Y’all have a blessed break, and I can’t wait to see you again in 2 weeks❤
I love the Kintsugi story - the art of fixing what's been broken, making it more valuable and more beautiful than it was originally! How perfectly that describes those of us who have been redeemed by the Master of masters! Thanks again John, what a wonderful message.
WOW! Cherish the treasure… Accept the jar! Awesome close to this series.
Just shared this text with a dear friend. So grateful this morning for all that came together(metaphor of the repurposed precious pieces of our lives from the Grief Share lesson, a conversation with Billy about that metaphor and him knowing about that Japanese art, a stomach bug, being alone with no one to do for) that have come together to make this morning and this final episode of the Fellowship of the Withered Hand series such an incredible experience of God’s faithfulness. Please remind me of it often.
Thank you for this, I'm going to listen again, very helpful! God bless you all & glory to God!
You are an amazing man. Thank you. God is so good. Love you guys
Like all of you, may I reach out my weathered hand to sustain a hand near me that may need help.
I’m suffering from chronic depression and digestion problems, my wife is barely functioning bc of past trauma and my 13yo is showing symptoms of anxiety and eating disorders. I humbly ask for your prayers.