I seem to be "plagued" with odd illnesses and freak accidents which have left me hospitalized and or bedridden for sometimes up to 9 months, with recovery lasting many more months. I kept asking, "What am I doing wrong that You are punishing me?" The only answer: Psalms 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." I was not being punished, I was being given opportunities to exalt and glorify God. It took me years to understand this. I had time for quiet reading, studying and praying. I learned truths I had never "seen" in the Bible before. I discovered that God's Will is perfect. Mine is not. If it was God's will that my body is not as strong as I believe it should be, then I will suffer the consequences. During hospitalizations, I was given the privilege of giving my testimonies to nursing staff and doctors. After the last couple of freak accidents, I immediately gave praise to God and yelled, "Let this be for your GLORY!"
LOL: I ask for your prayers as I have surgery on my left hand on Thursday. It seems that it became damaged during recovery from falling out of bed and sustaining two compression fractures. I injured my hand by pressing too hard on the handle of my walker. What will this forced "stillness" teach me? I'm listening, Lord.
Patricia, thank you for sharing such a powerful testimony of faith. We’re praying for you as you go into surgery, that the Lord would guide your medical team, bring healing to your hand, and surround you with His peace. “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted” (Psalm 34:18), and even in the seasons we do not understand, we can trust that He is working for our good and His glory. May you feel His presence especially near in this season!
I love the reminder that He IS Healing. Thank you.
Amen, He IS healing. :)
What a welcome treat to read all this right before going to sleep. May the Lord work his wonders as I rest🙏
Amen!!🙏
Amen to this prayer! I'm going to read it to my hubby in the nursing home, he desperately needs to hear these words.
This was great! Thank you so much! And AMEN to that prayer!
Thank you.
You're welcome, dear friend. Praying for you. 🙏
I seem to be "plagued" with odd illnesses and freak accidents which have left me hospitalized and or bedridden for sometimes up to 9 months, with recovery lasting many more months. I kept asking, "What am I doing wrong that You are punishing me?" The only answer: Psalms 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." I was not being punished, I was being given opportunities to exalt and glorify God. It took me years to understand this. I had time for quiet reading, studying and praying. I learned truths I had never "seen" in the Bible before. I discovered that God's Will is perfect. Mine is not. If it was God's will that my body is not as strong as I believe it should be, then I will suffer the consequences. During hospitalizations, I was given the privilege of giving my testimonies to nursing staff and doctors. After the last couple of freak accidents, I immediately gave praise to God and yelled, "Let this be for your GLORY!"
LOL: I ask for your prayers as I have surgery on my left hand on Thursday. It seems that it became damaged during recovery from falling out of bed and sustaining two compression fractures. I injured my hand by pressing too hard on the handle of my walker. What will this forced "stillness" teach me? I'm listening, Lord.
Patricia, thank you for sharing such a powerful testimony of faith. We’re praying for you as you go into surgery, that the Lord would guide your medical team, bring healing to your hand, and surround you with His peace. “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted” (Psalm 34:18), and even in the seasons we do not understand, we can trust that He is working for our good and His glory. May you feel His presence especially near in this season!
Learning AGAIN that the "over-do-crash-dance" has consequences. We will survive if I let others do what they think needs to be done.
Thank you. Surgery is now on Wednesday, tomorrow. I appreciate your prayers. I know that it is for God's Glory!!!