My prayer for the day: Lord, help us to brave the waves of this life. Whether they are waves due to an earthquake and the resulting tsunami, heartbreaking loss, physical challenges, financial stress or emotional pain, You are the source of our strength, Lord. Without You, we can do nothing.
I'm dealing with a wave myself. Due to multiple neck injuries, I am in constant pain. I sit here with a cervical collar wrapped around my neck. I have very limited use of my left arm. I really shouldn't even be typing. I squirm, scream and cry out when intense pain grips me. I hold my breath when my doctor tells me I really need to breathe. I've tried childbirth breathing techniques without success. Help me to endure, Lord. I am so weak.
How do I make the most of this time? I feel so limited, so helpless. All I know to do is rest in you, Lord. Teach me to rest through the waves....
2 comments:
Linda,
I just wanted to share with you what our pastor preached about yesterday from Luke 8:22-25. Jesus knew there was going to be a storm on the lake, but sent his disciples through the storm anyway. Why? So they could learn more about who Jesus was. Sometimes we are sent into the storm to learn more about ourselves, and ultimately to learn more about who God is. According to the disciples, they asked "Who is this...", not in a questioning tone, but more of an awe struck, "we thought we knew him, but really are clueless", type of way.
I pray the storm passes quickly, but you're able to see God in a new and awesome way afterward.
I'm praying for your recovery, Linda. I have you on our prayer list at church, so you have about fifty extra people praying for you as well!
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