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Who Said It
Lloyd Ogilvie

Lloyd Ogilvie resigned the U.S. Senate chaplaincy in 2003 so he could be near and support his wife, Mary Jane, then on a respirator in a California hospital. His words here were written after her previous cancer operation in 1977.

Prior to the Senate chaplaincy, Lloyd pastored the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, California.

What He Said
Dark Days Discovery

This past year has been the most difficult year of my life. My wife has been through five major surgeries, radiation treatment, and chemotherapy. I'm thankful that I now know she's going to make it. During the same year, I suffered the loss of several key staff teammates whose moves were guided for them, but a source of pressure and uncertainty in my work. Problems which I could have tackled with gusto under normal circumstances seemed to loom in all directions. Discouragement lurked around every corner, trying to capture my feelings. Prayer was no longer a contemplative luxury, but the only way I could survive. My own intercessions were multiplied by the prayers of others. Friendships were deepened as I was forced to allow people to assure me with words I'd preached for years. No day went without a conversation, letter, or phone call giving me love and hope. The greatest discovery that I've made in the midst of all the difficulties is that I can have joy when I don't feel like it—artesian joy.

Adapted from Drumbeat of Love (Word, 1978) by permission.

Prayer for the Week

Lord, help me pursue passing pleasures less and relish the enduring joy of Your presence more.

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