Living with an Open Hand
Whether it was the fear of losing a child or the day I found out my husband had a rare cancerous brain tumor, God called me to have an open hand with my life and my agenda.
Allie Penner has a heart for those suffering, especially in the area of cancer, as this has affected her family on multiple fronts. Despite the many trials in her life, she has sensed God’s sovereignty and purpose throughout. Allie lives in Clovis with her husband Jesse and two children, Jedidiah and Riley. She currently works part time as a surgical nurse and full time as a maid, chef, and chauffeur. Allie loves cooking, getting a good workout in, and most of all, laughing with family and friends.
Whether it was the fear of losing a child or the day I found out my husband had a rare cancerous brain tumor, God called me to have an open hand with my life and my agenda.
I suppose that I pictured a light bulb going on. Once we said “I do”, we would magically understand each other.
We are called to praise throughout the Scriptures and this is not limited to one kind of praise. Singing worship on a Sunday morning is great, but our praise of God should never end there. Praise is not a moment in time. And it’s not a spiritual gift that only a select few participate in. Scripture tells us to “let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord” (Psalm 150:6). When we praise, we are simply ascribing worth to God. Praise is an attitude of the heart, and should be like a sweet fragrance that oozes from our pores.
Since January 27th, 2014, God has called me to get out of the boat.