"Through It All"

I am stunned. We had "all-but" an acceptance for Dad in a facility with a higher level of care; a long drive for Mom but close to the boys. Then comes the news, Dad's application has been denied. Yet again. And still we wait. And pray. The assets are quickly depleting. God is yet on his throne. How quickly we forget God sees the big picture! God doesn't need money to care for Dad (or Mom, either, for that matter).
With tears, we prayed together as a family on Sunday--Mom, her children and spouses for God's clear leading, that he would close doors and guide and direct us in this process. It was a sweet time, especially when Larry prayed about us all standing together around the throne of heaven someday, beside Dad who will be healed and whole!
So can we rejoice in a closed door? Absolutely! It means God is working, guiding and directing--we asked Him to!
Do I forget the One who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth? (Isaiah 51) He is MY God! Praise Him.
"Through it all, through it all, I've learned to trust in Jesus, I've learned to trust in God. Through it all, through it all, I've learned to depend upon his Word."