Hello, friends. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to post! Thank you all who even care to look at my little blog! lol. Guys, I'm sorry to not have had posted anything for so long and then the first thing I post is kind of down, but I need some serious prayer for my dear brother, Gattie. He has been going through so much lately, and I am really scared for him. Gattie is my spiritual big brother and I love him like a real brother. He has influenced my growth in Christ so much in the little time he has been part of my family. Gattie is what I've always imagined a man after God's heart to be. Gattie has been given so much talent, compassion, a great sense of humor, and he always knows how to light up a room and make someone in a good mood even if their parents had just died. He is so gifted in all he does, but lately, his life has just fallen apart. He can't find a job anywhere, and he is beating himself up because he made a mistake in his job-hunting. He probably wouldn't want that to be too detailed, but he is just falling apart. He sat by himself today in church and he couldn't even muster a smile. He is having so much trouble now, and I am really scared for him. He is starting to doubt God and his faith is depleting. It hurts me from the inside out to see him in such a situation. I feel torn because there's nothing I can really do to help him but pray. Friends, with all my heart I ask that you pray for my big brother, Gattie. He needs a miracle of God, and I know that if two or more come together in prayer to the LORD, He is truly there. So friends, please pray for him whenever you have the opportunity to do so. Gattie is an all-around great person, and I don't know what I'd do without him.
Gattie, if you are reading this, I cannot thank you enough for being here for me in the time you've been part of my family. You have been such an inspiration to me. I know you are having so much stress now, and I feel so torn that I can't save you all the pain that it has brought to you. Amanda and I have been praying for you, and we are both positive that God will not let you fall forever. Gattie, You are so talented and gifted, I cannot even start to tell you how gifted you are! I am so proud that you chose to use your abilities for our LORD and SAVIOR, Jesus Christ. Gattie, do you remember the first time you came over? You and I were walking the dog and I was questioning you about how you managed to keep your faith even though your family situation? I remember your words were "I didn't think about it and I kept going forward. God gave me a hard life so I could come out stronger." My dear brother, God has NOT forgotten you! He never has and he never will! Gattie, you sing the words! "I will praise you in this storm and I will raise my hands. You are who you are, no matter where I am! and every tear I've cried, you hold in your hands! You never left my side, ad though my heart is torn, I will praise you in this storm." You may be going through a storm now, a raging storm, but if you can just fall silent, stop fighting, stop trying to handle the world by yourself, you will hear the whisper of God and he will clear the clouds from the sky and send his mercy and grace on you! My dear brother, do not be discouraged my the rain, for even the rain will bow to OUR GOD! Do not let the flames intimidate you, for even the furnace could not hold the servants of the LORD! Gattie, i know you are down and tired of fighting, so surrender to the one who saves us and he will lead you home! Even the birds of the air and the animals of the earth have a home, and not even Solomon in his glory was dressed as beautifully as the lilies. How much more are you to God than animals and plants!

Gattie, don't give up hope. The runners who keep going and endure the aches and pains of the race will be greatly rewarded when they cross the finish line. You are a wonderful man that God has given me the privilege to call my big brother, and He is NOT done with you yet! God has not put you on this earth with such talent, compassion, and potential just to let you fall. God will never let go of you! Don't ever forget that! WE all love you, Gattie, and we are here for you ow and until we go to see Christ face to face! May the LORD be kind to you now and until that day, and may he bless your family and you spirit always! <3

Gattie, this song made me think of you. These are the words I would say, too.