What's on your podcast?

I have a new (seemly healthy) obsession. I am addicted to podcasts. 

I was already super excited when I discovered them back in the Ipod age. I used to take my Ipod to the gym and listen to worship songs when working out, which quite honestly is the only way I can take any enjoyment out of working out. 

This year I got my first Iphone and was impressed with all the things I could do. When I found out I could dowstream podcasts, I was thrilled. Now I carry my phone in my apron pocket when doing chores around the house, plug it onto my car sound system and use headphones if I am stuck on a waiting room. All the while, listening to services! How cool is that?

My favorite choices so far are John Piper, Joel Osteen and Victory World Church. Do you have any good podcasts to suggest?

Deliverance

"I don't see anything wrong." were the best words I've ever heard a doctor say.

On October 1st I had a routine check-up at my obgyn, in which she calmly finished examining my breast and quietly asked for an ultrasound to 'double check' a lump she found. I glazed over asking her if I should be worried and finishing the end of the consult. As I got in the car, the peace I felt overwhelmed me.

Whatever it is, let it be for Your glory.

When I casually mentioned it to my mum, her eyes teared up and she said it would be nothing. My reply was that if God wanted, it would be nothing. If He wanted, it would be something and I'd beat it. And if He wanted, it'd be something and it'd beat me.

Whatever it is, let it be for Your glory.

When I told my dad, he assured me that due to his current projects and some past experiences, he literally knows the who's who of doctors who deal with breast cancer, and all I needed to do was let him know to schedule a consult with the top doctors in the country.

Whatever it is, let it be for Your glory.

My doctor had asked for a specific specialist, who was only available on October 31st. I cannot help but see God's humor in making me wait for the entire month of October for a diagnosis.

Whatever it is, let it be for Your glory.

I kept my cool until about 15 minutes prior to my exam. My husband was there with me, because he is the best hubby in the world. Then, all of a sudden, something began to overwhelm my body. I felt heart palpitations, dizziness and a dry mouth.

 Whatever it is, let it be for Your glory.

No words had ever kept me so calm, for so long. Just before embarking on this journey I had read an excerpt from Joel Osteen talking about how we often crave delivering faith, but need to look forward to sustaining faith. I can tell you I experienced sustaining faith for a whole month, and now I can enjoy his deliverance. And they both feel extremely sweet. Praise God.