the battle rages on . . . . .

I just read this status on Loren's dad FACEBOOK page this morning;

"Hi Folks, It is after three in the morning and Loren is in bad pain again. It seems beyond our comprehension and beyond our ability to cope with this constant specter of pain always hanging over us. At some point all of us have to come to grips with the apparent conflict in the Bible about God answering our prayers. Loren has said that some times he feels that God has turned His back on him. The key word here is "feels". Loren holds fast to God's promise never to leave or forsake us. But that doesn't help our weakness sometimes.

The apostle Paul was a great healer. In Jesus' name people were healed from all kinds of conditions. Even by the touch of pieces of cloth that came from Paul. But in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 Paul describes his "thorn" in his flesh. It seems unbelievable that God wouldn't heal Paul even after him begging three times. (remember that Jesus asked His Father three times to avoid the cross if there was any other way) Paul clearly says that his thorn was to keep him from being prideful. Loren says that there is always some of that but the other reason is to show Gods strength in our weakness. Even though Loren says he feels like he has come to the end of himself God forcefully caries him on. We continue to hope for the opportunity to praise God at the end of this journey and give Him the glory that is His alone. We hope that your journeys can be enlightening and that God will bring each one of you the answers needed. God always hears our prayers! And even though some people are quick to say that healings and other requests aren't answered due to our lack of faith or even due to sin in our lives, it is more likely that God is bringing us through so that we can help others on their journeys through the valleys. It is a most obvious fact that we live in a broken world. Because of that one fact there is all manner of sickness, pain, suffering and difficulties. But God if faithful and will provide for us freedom from all suffering for an eternity to come. Have faith everyone we will persevere with God's help. And keep praying no mater what. Love you all."

Would you please be willing to pray for Loren? his parents, Greg and Sheryl?  They are now into week seven at the hospital.  Den went over Monday for the day to bring some relief to Greg so he could rest and sit with Loren.  Thank you, I'll keep you posted.