How Did My Prayer Get Answered

Praying for a non-guilty verdict seems straightforward. Praying for our family to be reunited seems straightforward. Praying for mercy and strength seems straightforward. Praying for God's will whatever that is - we don't know what that answer is - seems straightforward. A hung jury, a mistrial - is not a straightforward answer, is it?

As we consider all the events of this past week we know that God answered prayer. I had a calmness every time I was at the courthouse, I slept well every night, AND we didn't get a guilty verdict. Even though we continue down this uncertain path, 12 people could not unanimously vote guilty. Praise the Lord.

So many family, friends, and many people we don't know were praying for us this week. God is good. Friends came to support Bill in the courtroom and me in the hallway (prosecution kept me out of the courtroom for 2 1/2 days). God provided mercy and strength this week.

Our family is not yet reunited and we are not done with this trial. God's will is for us to be apart at this time. We will continue to pray that God will bring us together.

Praying friends - keep praying. God does answer prayer

All My Anxieties on Him are Laid

Finally, after 27 months our day in court will come. Right now I am extremely calm, but I know that as the weekend progresses I will become a huge bundle of nerves -- unable to eat or drink and having random thoughts and questions running through my head. Not knowing if the outcome will be favorable or unfavorable is very unsettling. All I can do is run and hide under the Shadow of His Wings. . . lay all my anxieties on Him.

My life will change no matter what the verdict. I may think for the better or for the worse, but I must rest in the Lord's promise that all things work together for good.