In recent day, things have not gone as I would like - or think - or imagine! I have previously mentioned some on-going health issues. These really showed themselves in unpleasant and "disagreeable" ways in the past week! I ended out in the hospital on all sorts of intravenous medicines along with being poked, prodded and scanned. However, I will have to admit the love and care from my local hospital by every doctor, nurse, tech, etc., was extremely supportive. In addition, numerous friends showed up to help with my needs (including a lot of prayer) during this unexpected hospital visit.
After the initial shock, I began counting blessings. I'm guessing that only a few years ago, I would not have the privilege of having the use of such modern drugs, equipment and medical staff! The calls, texts, visits and emails from family and friends were/are overwhelming! I especially praise God for His Holy Presence and Peace that remains with me about this most recent challenge!
Today's devotional
helps me focus on the thought of trying to see things through the eyes
of our Lord. What a blessing that would be!
Some of
Sarah Young's words in today's reading reminded me of the first verse of
the Serenity Prayer, written by Reinhold Niebuhr, an American
theologian:
God grant me the
serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
I pray that He will grant me this kind of Wisdom and Peace throughout all the days of my life.
Another praise for my Lord is His Promise that He is "the way and the truth and the
life." It is up to us to keep our eyes focused on Him - no matter what
is happening in the world or in our own lives. I have previously referred to the beautiful
hymn, "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"
but it spoke again today in my worship time and I pray that it will
for you as we turn together with our eyes focused on Him.
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