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Stubborn Faith

5/18/2021

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During one of my quiet times recently, I came across a phrase that made me stop in my tracks. I kept repeating the phrase, as somehow it resonated that it was actually a description of me. What might that phrase be?  Stubborn Faith. (Ok, don’t seem so surprised for those who know me!)

I have just walked through another battle where I had to draw upon every bit of the stubborn faith Thomas Champness describes as the faith that will keep moving ahead and let God fulfill His promise when HE sees fit.  As I have shared many times before, with my medical challenges, I never know ‘who’ or ‘what’ I will awaken to each morning. This last time wasn’t just a morning – it was weeks.

I wasn’t aware how serious the battle I was fighting was at the time. I just knew it went day, after day, after day. I was only out of bed for fifteen minutes at a time, but that’s when I did my daily devotional reading and thinking.

I already knew that God sometimes allows us to be on our backs so we will be on our backs, looking upward to Him. Yet, it was during these times I saw that God provides resting p laces as well as “working” places, and this time was a time to REST and to be THANKFUL as He brought me, tired, weary and worn to streams along the way. (No more snow! We can see the river again!)

And just as was beginning to get a bit of ‘oomph’ back, I was told it will take months to recover, as I lost all the buffer I had been building the last 3 years. At first I was discouraged. Then I looked back to the gazillions of miracles and blessings that had been poured over me. And the pressure of difficult times (Care-difficult=lay low/do little!) have brought so much value into my life.
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So – how about it: want to join me in having some “stubborn faith?
21 Comments
Cindy Emery
5/18/2021 13:17:49

Joining you in having 'stubborn faith', my friend.

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Laurie Pedack
5/18/2021 13:26:59

Absolutely!

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Julene
5/18/2021 13:44:43

I’m with you dear friend❣️❣️❣️

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Electra
5/18/2021 14:00:41

You betcha, Care. We are there with you in Spirit! We love you!

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Diane
5/18/2021 15:12:27

Oh yeah! I am definitely with you on this one. So glad to hear you embracing REST!

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Wendy
5/18/2021 15:24:06

That will be me next week - after total knee revision. Especially being where I don’t know anyone! definitely need faith Thanks

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Kathy Gaffos
5/18/2021 15:52:38

"Stubborn faith!" I love it!!! And you!! Keep on with your stubborn self!!

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Elaine link
5/18/2021 16:37:41

Rest and be thankful, friend. You’ve been blessed with a good stubborn faith, setting an example for me and others to follow. May His strength and grace ooze through you!!

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Angie
5/18/2021 20:12:10

I love you my steadfast friend!! I am so thankful you continue to amaze the doctors with your unexplainable self. Thanks for taking me on this journey with you. You inspire me more than you know.

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Lori
5/18/2021 20:19:19

Love Stubborn Faith. You are such an inspiration to all. ❤️

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George
5/18/2021 20:58:17

What is unstubborn faith? A: the kind I too often practice. God's Hostage [Andrew Brunson] learned meaningful faith in dreadful crucible. Care, you have been there, too. Thanks for the update; our prayers continue.

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Kelly
5/18/2021 21:02:11

Love and hugs to you! Thanks for continuing to be a faithful servant.

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Marjolein
5/18/2021 21:04:22

If applicable to anyone this is definitely you! Keep up the stubborn faith and know that we are thinking of you.

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Linda link
5/18/2021 21:18:58

Your stubborn faith glows to others, too. Thanks.

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Henny
5/19/2021 00:42:03

You and your stubborn faith are always in my mind

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Denise
5/19/2021 08:57:39

praying for you - Numbers 6:24-26

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Greg Whitman
5/19/2021 10:02:04

I just heard a song "when the pressure is on he's making diamonds". You certainly must be at least a 6 carot! Love and hugs, and ongoing prayers Lin and Greg

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Kathy Lester
5/19/2021 10:28:52

I'm walking with you in 'stubborn faith.' Things are changing quickly and I'm wondering and 'waiting' in God for the next page to turn. All I can do is pray and continue to look up.

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Susie Hooser
5/20/2021 07:06:07

Care 🐻, I will join you in stubborn faith and I will continue to lift you in prayer faithfully so that you continue to amaze your medical team and those of us who love you!!! I'm so thankful for you, our friendship and ALL the victories we have been BLESSED to experience. Love you!

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Eleanor Jarrett
5/21/2021 15:30:20

Care-your Stubborn Faith sustains you and flows from you to inspire and teach us to also have stubborn faith in facing life with our hearts,always open to God!
Love you! Eleanot

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Karen Meyers
6/2/2021 17:52:43

We march on, trusting that the Lord isn't finished with us yet.

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    Care Tuk is a nationally known speaker, educator, and retreat/workshop leader. She has been a school, hospital, and home health occupational therapist for more than 30 years. She has been named as a Top Business Woman in America and recognized for her work with youth, disability outreach and awareness, and the American Cancer Society. 

    Care lives in Alaska with her husband Bill. 
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