The title of this blog comes from song lyrics that I heard many years ago by Switchfoot. And ever since the first time I heard it, these words have never left me. It makes so much sense. Although you might be standing in a shadow, that is direct evidence that the sun is still shining. I think that this is a great metaphor for my life right now. I am walking through some dark times. But I want these times to be evidence of the sun, and the bright glory of the Lord. And so while this blog will be chronicling some sad times in my life, I pray that it is also a testament to God, and a reminder of the good times in the midst of the shadows.

"I have said these things that in Me you may have peace. In this world, you will have troubles. But take heart, I have overcome the world!" John 16:33

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Sun Stand Still :)


What happens when you dare to ask God for the impossible? 
Joshua 10:7-14. Amazing. The Israelites were fighting a battle, but the sun was beginning to set. Joshua knew that if that sun went down, the Israelites would have no chance of winning the battle. He cried out to God, saying, “Oh sun, stand still over Gibeon!” God heard Joshua’s plea, and for the whole night, the sun did not set. And the Israelites won the battle!
I heard the most incredible sermon on this passage on Sunday at NewSpring Church. We serve a God who stopped the sun from setting to save His people. How awesome is that? Nothing is too big for God. But the pastor also emphasized that even when God stopped the sun from setting, the Israelites still had to fight through the night. We were not brought into this world to simply survive, but to be agents of change. But sometimes, we need to be willing to fight through the night while expecting a miracle from God.
I am waiting for God to make the sun stand still in my life. But I think a lot of people are. We want something big to happen. Something life-defining.
I can’t wait until I am better. Until cancer is a trial of the past. Kidney cancer does not have a cure, but I really believe that I am going to get better. I just don’t exactly know the timeframe. But this passage was unbelievably encouraging to me.

“For I will restore you to health, and heal all your wounds.” –Jeremiah 30:17

http://www.newspring.cc/series/sun-stand-still/sun-stand-still/  
*Here is the link to the sermon if you want to listen to it! 

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4 comments:

  1. AnnhornerOctober 9, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    Something BIG IS happening through you, Perrin!
    And "The Lord is with you, mighty warrior."
    Judges 6:12

    I know you make Jesus smile, Perrin. You make a lot of us smile too! Praying for you tonight.

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  2. ValOctober 9, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    All around us, God is always doing mighty works: I cannot name a work in nature that is not in itself a sheer miracle. And in us, how can we understand the musings of our minds, the perceptions of our senses, the beating of our hearts except as mighty works of His love? Sweet Perrin, God is working in you--in ways beyond our understanding, through means outside our view. His is a faithful presence with you: Emmanuel. I miss you but think of you every day! Val

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  3. Amanda PhaupOctober 12, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    PERRIN! THIS IS MY FAVORITE PASTOR, STEVEN FURTICK. I LOVE LOVE LOVE HIM. He's someone I've been obsessed with for so long. i'm reading this book right now. If you aren't reading it and want to I'll mail it to you after. You remind me so much of this book. I love youuuu

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  4. AnonymousOctober 13, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Hi Perrin! you are brave and strong and wise beyond your years! Your inspiration has made my day. Please know that all of us in the Piland family ache when you ache and smile when you smile. Take care, Lynn Piland

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