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The Greatest Lie

The Greatest Lie

  • Farrel
  • April 11, 2017
  • Daughter of the King
  • 1 Comment

The greatest lie that the devil ever pulled off is not only convincing the world he doesn’t exist, but that his attributes are our Father’s.

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I'm Farrel and I'm an author-in-the-making, a wanderlust addict, a commonly ignored furmom, and proud wifey to the other half of my soul  ♥

This is my story of how faith, food, and love keep me alive.

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Chayil (khah-yil) is a beautiful Hebrew word that translates to supernatural courage and strength, especially in the face of adversity, that flows from submission and relationship with our Heavenly Father. It's a battle cry... A reminder of WHO and WHOSE we are when the fight in front of us feels impossible. Because most of the time, it is. And we should never be ashamed to admit that we can not truly overcome without Him.

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Instagram post 2187429571803183328_8946996 » Our Thanksgiving may look a little different this year, but I am no less grateful for our life or our love as a #CysticFibrosis couple. The hospital here was incredibly kind to prepare dinner from scratch for those inpatient and their families, so we‘re enjoying all the traditional fare with the rare perk of not having to cook or clean up! ⠀ ⠀ Zack is already showing tremendous progress for having only being in for a week. 6% lung function increase and 6 pounds up, they’re holding him for one more week to see how high they can get him. After he’s discharged, they’ll begin the process of getting #Trikafta approved for him to see how high that will bump him as well. Continued prayer for Abba to do abundantly more with these meds than they could ever do on their own would be appreciated — We are praying fervently for such an increase that transplant can be avoided yet again for him. The Lord has done it before, and we believe that’s His plan this time as well! Thank you for standing in faith with us in this valley that has turned out to be quite the surprising mountaintop of a different kind. ⠀ ⠀ This year, I am thankful for the love of a good man who has kept worship music on loop here and has touched the lives of everyone who has walked through our door in a new way. I’m thankful for a CF team that are attacking what’s wrong with everything they have. I’m thankful to the point of tears for all of the love, encouragement, and prayers that have been poured out on us since being here, and the friends who have gone out of their way in this crazy holiday time to just come sit with us and bring us a piece of normalcy from home. But most of all, I‘m thankful for a God who truly sees: Us, our tears, our shouts of joy, and our imperfect hearts after Him. We are undeserving of this love, this grace, this outpouring of the Spirit in our life right now. But that makes it all the more beautiful to me. ⠀ ⠀ #HappyThanksgiving , y’all 🧡 #TeamDeboForLife
Instagram post 2184580120075890536_8946996 » When your husband prays in total secrecy at 3:00am for an anointing of healing and protection over your hospital room and doorpost... And the next morning, his RT walks in and asks who anointed your door with a cross... ⠀ ⠀ Even when we can’t see it, You’re working. ⠀ ⠀ Even when we can’t feel it, You’re working. ⠀ ⠀ Waymaker... Miracle worker... Promise keeper... Light in the darkness... My God, that is who You are 🙏🏼❤️⠀ ⠀ #CysticFibrosis #AlwaysBelieveInMiracles
Instagram post 2181832175782112440_8946996 » “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” | Psalm 91:1-2 ⠀ ⠀ For the first time in quite possibly my life, I’m at a complete loss for words. Writing is usually my outlet, my healing path, but tonight, I’m too tired to think of anything other than the facts. Zack’s lung functions have continued to decline since his clinic visit this past April, to 21%... So tomorrow morning or afternoon, depending on when they have a bed open up, he will be admitted for ten days to two weeks of IV therapy. ⠀ ⠀ While inpatient, they will begin evaluation for a double-lung transplant. ⠀ ⠀ This is something our Abba has been gracious to prep our hearts and minds for for a while, but I don’t know if one can ever be ready to hear, “It’s time.” The initial transition from possibility to reality was brutal, but the encouragement and prayers of those we love have carried us through each and every moment today. We stand assured that we are exactly where we belong, that His timing really is perfect, and that He has a plan, even if we don’t like what we see right now. ⠀ ⠀ I wish I could say our need to lean on our prayer warriors has gone dormant again for a little while, but this time, it’s really just begun. THANK YOU, each and every one of you, who never let us face #CysticFibrosis alone. ⠀ ⠀ Thank you for being a part of #TeamDeboForLife.
Instagram post 2139674117807492285_8946996 » Tears. Elation. Depression. Frustration. Fear of success: What if it really takes off and I fall into pride? Fear of failure: What if I lay every sliver of my heart on the altar and I’m utterly rejected? Confusion. Aggravation. And ultimately, a choice to either keep pushing through or throw in the towel.⠀ ⠀ Some days, the only thing that keeps me in the ring is the picture I have in my mind of holding #LYMTLamemoir for the first time, then holding it up to Him and crying out, “WE DID IT!” I’ve admittedly always been one who has trouble finishing what I start, but I made a promise to myself and to Him that THIS... This would be different.⠀ ⠀ Some days though, it feels like I’ll never get there.⠀ ⠀ But then, I hear a gentle whisper in the stillness of my soul: “They overcame by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony...” [Revelation 12:11] And I remember my story matters. I remember His promises that our heartache is never in vain. I remember it’s about Him, and for Him, and because of Him that I’m even still alive to tell my tale. It’s astounding. I can’t not share it. I can’t not share Him. I may never have the adequate words to describe who He is and the crazy love and mercy and goodness He’s shown to me, but I have to try.⠀ ⠀ This is my offering. This is my sacrifice, my obedience, my fight through the days of not wanting to remember and not wanting to process and not wanting to talk. This is my story of redemption that even I have trouble believing sometimes when I re-read it. So I remember. And process. And talk. To Him, and eventually, to you. I put another word down on the page. And another. And another. Until the puzzle pieces all begin to take shape and the picture on the front of the box becomes a little more clear. ⠀ ⠀ One day soon, by the grace of God, I believe that I‘ll see the finished masterpiece and have a whole new reason to stand in awe and rejoice.⠀ ⠀ One day. One word. One breath at a time.⠀ ⠀ He is worthy 🙏🏼❤️
Instagram post 2137341948032427445_8946996 » When I first laid eyes on the tiny Ewok puppy who would come to be known as Biscuit, he wasn’t giving me much to work with. Jet black and slightly larger than my hand, he was clearly the runt of the litter. When I reached out to greet him, he shied away, hiding behind the legs of his temporary master, while his sister came forth bravely to sniff my hand and find out what I was all about. Sister was cuter and sweeter, with more festivity to her markings, but the one who was to become my #LittleBiscuitBoy was not to be outdone. While sister stayed quiet, ladylike, and coy, he puffed out his chest and started yapping playfully while doing figure eights around my ankles. Sister was cute, but his personality was unmatched, and one snaggletooth grin and a toe nibble later, the decision was made... ⠀ ⠀ This little guy was coming home with me 🐾 [Excerpt from #LYMTLamemoir] ⠀ ⠀ Happy #15 to my favorite paw-tner in crime! From the days when your collar tag was nearly as big as your head to now, you‘ve given me endless laughs, comfort, and joy. Antisocial as you may be these days, I know your heart still belongs to me, and I wouldn’t trade your entitlement to my Chick-fil-A for all the nuggets in the world. ⠀ ⠀ I love you, Biscuit Bear McGee ❤️
Instagram post 2134581450656223145_8946996 » Chasing Truth, Love, and Freedom, five and a half days at a time ❤️⚔️ #TheQuestLife #SheIsChayil
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