“I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:16-19
Being Happy
When I was watching the memorial tribute honoring Floyd by YWAM Amsterdam,*, someone remarked that it was 50 years ago that we first started the house in Kabul, Afghanistan for the hippies/world travelers. I hadn’t counted up the years! It was a long time ago, but the memories are fresh. I’m so grateful for all the adventures we had.
Another wonderful tribute was done by Living Hope Church in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Bob Leach pastored the church for many years. They dedicated the Sunday service on May 30 to Floyd. Bob shared his testimony of coming to Jesus in the house in Kabul. It was powerful and moving. He and Jason both shared lessons learned from Floyd. Then they showed a clip from a 1973 interview with Floyd in Kabul that was done by CBS television**. I’d never seen it! It was fun to see and hear Floyd from all those years ago.
All the comments, tributes, etc. that I’m receiving are so special. If you come across articles or tributes—can you please pass them on? We are compiling them for our family and for All Nations.
Please continue praying for our family. Although Floyd had been sick for a long time and we knew God might take him home at any time, the “final” home-going came as an emotional jolt to all our hearts. I don’t think you can ever be fully prepared.
I have been having some physical difficulties. It seems as if the good impact from the recent surgery is being reversed. I continue to pray for healing! Please pray with me.
Some of you may have seen in the news the story of a young woman who was recently on a TV talent show. She sang a song she’d written that was about her journey with very serious cancer, called “It’s Okay.” She shared that she only has a 2% chance of survival, but that that’s better than zero percent. She had such a wonderful, glowing outlook on the trial she’s been through. One of her final statements really touched me: “You can’t wait until life isn’t hard to be happy!”
I have been thinking a lot about that statement. I realized that in the midst of our 5+ unexpected journey years, although it’s been very hard, by God’s grace there has been happiness too. The love and support of our family, the care from dear friends, the beauty around me, the prayers of those of you around the world, the sense of being carried by the Lord—so many things have brought happiness and joy. I’m so grateful for that! I think when we walk with the Lord, He’ll always bring His joy, His peace, and His happiness into the hardest trial. He is so good, kind, and faithful!
I came across this photo of Floyd, taken shortly before he became sick. This is how I will always remember him!
*Click here to watch: YWAM Amsterdam – Honoring Floyd McClung Jr.
** Click here to watch: Living Hope Church – Honoring Floyd McClung
Thank you for a beautiful way to start my day!
The ‘tributes’ brought you and Floyd’s journey to life. What an amazing story. The ‘body’s’ connection is unbroken and we are ONE in the Spirit!
You have many holding you up in prayer. I hope you are able to rest in the Father’s arms.
Praying for you Sally, I pray for Gods peace and will in your life and for His miraculous healing ❤️🩹
I’ve never met you Sally but you have spoke such wisdom into my life through your posts. My prayers and my gratitude are with you.