Author: ObtainingMercy

A Beautiful Moment

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, Blessings, How Great is Our God, Just My Thoughts, KJV Graphics, What's Happening

I watched the Opening of the American Embassy in Jerusalem today. It was a truly touching ceremony for anyone who knows the Word of God.

Israel is the apple of God’s eye, and Jerusalem is the city He chose to put His name on:

“…that David my servant may have a light alway before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen me to put my name there.” ~I Kings 11:36

So it was truly touching to watch our Nation and our President honor that city by finally placing our embassy in the capital there.  We, as a Nation, had promised to move the embassy there many years ago. But not until President Trump has there been a president courageous enough to keep that promise.

God promises to seek the good of those who pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.” ~Psalm 122:6-9

It could be that the Lord will pour out His mercy on our country, give us a bit more time to repent and turn back to Him, because of this move by our Nation to honor Jerusalem.

It is a remarkable day in the history of our Nation and our world. I don’t know about you but I’m keeping my eye on Jerusalem even more than I usually do. All of prophesy hinges on that city. It will be exciting to see those things come to pass in our lifetime.

Do you know the God of Jerusalem? Is He your Saviour? I would certainly be thrilled to share with you how He can be. Just drop me a message if you’d like to know Him today.

In Him,

Alesha Kay

Fighting the Gale

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, KJV Graphics

He is not the safest sailor who never saw a tempest;

he will do for fair-weather service, but when the storm is rising,

place at the important post the man who has fought out a gale,

who has tested the ship,

who knows her hulk sound,

her rigging strong,

and her anchor-flukes able to grasp and hold by the ribs of the world.

~excerpt Streams in the Desert

My friend, if you are sailing through a storm, be assured that your Saviour is strong, His grip is sure and He will sail with you through this tempest to bring you safely to the other shore.

In Him,

Alesha Kay

A Super-Overdue Isaac Update

by ObtainingMercy, posted in Isaac Update

It’s been a very long time since I’ve done an Isaac update. I think that’s because of a few things:

  1. He’s been doing so well for so long! Praise the Lord!
  2. I started working part time on-again, off-again, and that sort of uses up any extra energy that I have.
  3. I haven’t done any regularly scheduled blogging in quite a while either.

So – let’s remedy that lack of Isaac updates today!

This is a significant month for Isaac. He turns 18 on the 20th!

He has finished all of his “schooling”, meaning we no longer have to send in homeschool updates to our county. He will be considered an adult by all legal and medical entities. Some of his doctors will no longer see him, as they are “pediatric” doctors. His adoption subsidy comes to an end.

Some of his doctors – his neurosurgeon and gastroenterologist – will continue to see him until he’s 21, and we are incredibly thankful for that!

Since Isaac is non-verbal, once he becomes an adult, he needs someone who can speak for him – a legal guardian. Being his parent is not enough – even if you are his adopted parent!

So today we went to our county courthouse, went into the judge’s chamber and petitioned to be his legal guardian. They say it is “merely” a formality, but that didn’t take away the nervousness we felt that something – God forbid – could go wrong.

We thank God that it didn’t! And we are both now Isaac’s legal guardians when he becomes an adult.

Some really interesting things happened today.  The Lord restored something to me (which I will blog about at a later date), our judge gave God the glory for our adopting Isaac and desiring to be his guardians, and our lawyer mentioned that any other work that he will do for us with be of No Charge.

We also found a pretty decent parking space and due to Doug’s long legs, we also arrived in the court house on time! 🙂

We saw God’s hand on us multiple times today. It was reassuring and humbling and overwhelming (but in a good way!)

Thank you for loving Isaac. Thank you for praying for him every time we ask. Thank you for supporting us with your kind words and acts of love.

We are so grateful that he has been happy and healthy for such a long time. He is usually content and settled, with only a few he-man, teenage outbursts to remind us that he has a mind of his own. His appetite is always growing and his sense of humor is still tickled by silly words, loud noises, being ornery, and occasionally, by nothing at all – just like a teenager!

We were thrilled to become his parents at his adoption, and we are humbled and grateful to continue to care for and love this miracle boy-child that God has trusted into our care.

Alesha Kay

Hello May!

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, KJV Graphics, Thoughtful Thursday

I thought I’d share a pretty wallpaper with you today.

 The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come…Song of Solomon 2:12

I pray that you have a Happy May!

Alesha Kay

The Hardest Thing to Do

by ObtainingMercy, posted in A Door of Hope, How Great is Our God, Just My Thoughts, KJV Graphics, Thoughtful Thursday, Uncategorized

There are times in life when God calls on us to do the hardest thing possible.

And often, that hardest thing is…nothing.

Just wait.

Stand still. Be ready. Have your armor on. Grasp your Sword in readiness.

And do nothing.

Just wait.

See what God will show you.

And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. ~Exodus 14:13

It’s hard to do. We want to grasp the problem by its horns and wrestle it to the ground.

But often, God says, “Wait. I will do the work for you. I will get the glory. Your strength cannot do this work. Only Mine.”

I encourage you, today, friend.  Be ready to do whatever God asks of you…gird your loins, put on your breastplate, have the Sword ready. But if God says “Wait,” then do that to the best of your ability.

In times of uncertainty, wait. Always, if you have any doubt, wait. Do not force yourself to any action. If you have a restraint in your spirit, wait until all is clear, and do not go against it. ~excerpt Streams in the Desert

Praying you will see a mighty victory as you stand still and see what God will do today.

In Him,

Alesha Kay