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Elizabeth Zarzour sat in her screened in porch and sipped on a cup of hot tea while reading her morning devotion. She was trying to keep her attention on the Bible verse of the day — “for nothing is impossible with God” — but she was having a hard time.
She had had the dream again last night. The one where the two military men drive up to their house in a big black car. Two decorated figures get out, wearing stern looks on their faces. She is sure they are there to deliver the bad news that her son, Timothy, has been killed in Afghanistan. She sees herself racing out the front door to meet the two men, then sees herself falling on her knees, tears streaming from her eyes. Then … she wakes up …
“Lord Jesus,” Elizabeth finds herself praying again. “I know you are in control of all things. And I know that you are a good God with more grace and love than I can even imagine. And I know that you are in control and that Timothy’s heart has come back to you after being lost for many years. I just ask, Lord, that you would allow my son to come back home to us. I trust you. And I will trust you no matter what happens. But that’s my request, Lord, if it be your will. I know and believe that nothing is impossible for you… ”
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