I chose that tag line one day while listening to the Christian radio station and the announcer said that she “had hope in this dark circumstance that the Lord was using it mightily for His glory.”
That really stuck out to me. Thus my tag line was born 
Last night, while at Woman’s Bible Study, Beth Moore told us what the definition of hope is. It blew me away.
Hope: Anxious Expectation.
Anxious Expectation is needed in every circumstance.
Read that again.
This really pressed upon my heart that I should “anxiously anticipate” Gods will for my life and thus my MRI this morning.
Not my will. But His. Not my desired outcome. But His.
So that is what I am doing this morning. I am anxiously anticipating His plan for the outcome of my MRI.
This is where my theology must meet my reality. (Can you tell we are doing Believing God!) This is where I must put my belief into action, because I can put on my strong face and march into that MRI but once I lay on that table, I feel all alone.
Yet I am not.
I have an army of angels guarding me, and I have the hands of my Savior holding me. And I know that I know that He desires only good for my life.
Only Good.
I will update this post as soon as I get home, Thank you for your kind comments and your continued prayers. To say that I am not slightly fearful would be a lie, but I have peace that surpasses all understanding and I know that He is already there.
UPDATE: My MRI is clear 
Heather,
I believe in angels and I believe that God is always going before us in every circumstance. Thinking good thoughts for you today. . .
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Heather- just said a prayer for you! Prayed that you would feel your hand being held in His Mighty Hand as you go through the MRI!!
Praying fir u this morning, Heather.
Praying for you today, Heather!
you are in my thought and prayers.
Praying for you this morning Heather. When you lay on that table this morning, may you feel the warmth of the One who has been there before you, preparing the way. I love you and you are never alone.
Love and Hugs, Laurie in Ca.
I have been praying for you!! Anxiously awaiting results!
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You are in my thoughts and prayers this morning! God is with you, He’s holding your hand
Check out Natalie Grant’s song “Our Hope Endures.” I think of you when I sing it.
God bless!
Praying for you this morning!!
Mary
Just wanted to thank you for your transparency. Anxious expectation – that is AWESOME! I am praying for you and will be hopeful for a wonderful update soon!
So glad to hear the good news! I also loved that definition of hope. I am copying it into my journal!
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So glad to hear your good news.
Heather – you “stole my thunder”. The Lord gave me the word “hope” for my word this year. This morning I heard that same message from Beth and was going to post about it. I’ll just add an amen to your post.
Hi Heather, Great news .. I am so happy for you and your family..Hope keeps us moving in the right direction…
Hugs, Baba
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YAY!! Thank You, Jesus!!
You have been on my mind and in my prayers all day long.
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I’m so excited to hear GREAT news!!! God is Great!
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Heather, I’m so glad to hear that your MRI is clear…such wonderful news. Thank you Lord!
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Oh, Heather, How wonderful! We thank our God for the good report!
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WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! God is good, and I am so thankful for your good news!
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That is so wonderful to hear Heather=O)
I just read your post and update, and I am weeping. Praise God for your clear MRI. May He continue to give you peace, strength, healing and hope!
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Praise God!!
Heather – I did Believing God a few years ago; but had forgotten that particular phrase – Hope: Anxious Expectation. Thank you for the reminder.
I’m so happy for you that your MRI was clear! Even with Hope, that had to be a big relief.
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That’s great news. I struggle with anxiety over each of my son’s MRI’s, it seems a defect of faith.
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Praise God!
PEACE that passes ALL UNDERSTANDING!
Thanking God for answered prayer!!!
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Bless you, my sister!
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Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!! wonderful news, Heather!
I am very, very happy to hear your good news. Thank God.
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Praise be to God! It is so wonderful to read that! I am so happy for you. :biggrin:
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Hallelujah on a clear MRI! Anxiously anticipating HIS will…definitely a phrase we must ALL aspire to regardless of the magnitude of our individual challenges. Always interesting to see how our will aligning with His is such a blessing.
Oh, He is good!!!!so good!!!
PRAISE GOD!!!!!!! PRAISE GOD, PRAISE GOD, PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!
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Praise GOD for that awesome report Heather, huge sigh of RELIEF!!! :blush:
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PTL for the good report!!!!!!
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Praising God as you wait purposefully and anxiously IN Him – we are on week 9 of Believing God – it just might be the best study of God’s Word I’ve done – I pray it blesses you more and more! Any update on you conference?
praise God
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Thank God..I am so thankful to hear that on your MRI.
Our sermon at church today was concerning Jesus while he was in the garden of Gesthemane. He was all alone, terribly alone at that point…..but God sent an angel to minister to Him. So glad your MRI was clear!
Super news!!! :heart:
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I’m so thankful for your clear MRI. God bless you!
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That is awesome, Heather!!! Praise God!
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Im so glad to hear the you MRI was clear. Praise God! He is good!
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It is nice to “meet” you. I am also a pastor’s wife raising two PK’s of my own. Well, one is 20 and the other is 15. I am so thankful to hear that your MRI is clear. Isn’t it a blessing to know that we can take Him with us wherever we go? Even in a small sterile room with a cold table?
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Heather, I am Paula’s(Uganda) SIL. I pray for you daily. You inspire me. I’m so happy to hear your MRI is clear! Praise The Lord!
Hey Heather – I just posted a new post on my blog. I was wondering if, when you have time, you could read it and give me your thoughts? Ultimately, I need the Lord’s thoughts on the matter but I would certainly appreciate yours.
Also, been wondering where you’ve been! I hope all is well!
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Praise God.
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Wonderful news – a clear MRI! Missing your posts, hope you’re ok.
I am hoping that all is well with you and the family. I check here evry day for an update. You are in my prayers. :heart:
every day is what I meant! sorry for the typo!
I’m so glad the mri was clear! I hope you’re feeling better. (saw your tweet)
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