Monday, January 02, 2012
It's Still in God's Hands!
Live by faith, one day at a time.
Scripture:
The LORD also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble; And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, For You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:9-10 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
I know that everyone is used to saying and hearing those inspiring words that usher in a new year, “Happy New Year!” But for me they bring new meaning to thanking God for allowing me to see a NEW YEAR! What some of you may or may not know is that recently I had surgery to repair two cerebral aneurysms. Needless to say on the day of the episode that I found myself being rushed to the hospital by my oldest son, I had no idea what was in store for me.
I had known for a number of years that the aneurysms existed but I always believed that if I didn’t bother them, they wouldn’t bother me and left it at that because I have always believed, it’s in God’s hands. As a matter of fact my own mother had died at the age of forty-three after her second aneurysm was not detected in time and ruptured. She survived after her first one was caught and repaired.
I share this information with you not for sympathy but rather to let you know that I never doubted that I would survive the surgery, but I will honestly say, I feared not having full and total use of all of my faculties following a procedure where the doctors would ultimately be placing little coils of metal in my head. You see, my mind ultimately defines who I am. Not in a literal sense but in such a way that allows me to recall all that I have learned about being a child of God.
You know little things like, I am more than a conqueror, I am the head and not the tail, all things, not some things, but all things are possible with God. Hidden in my heart for recall by my mind were the words that empowered me and instructed me as a child of God that enables me to know that yes, bad things will happen in life, but it is still by His stripes we are healed AND made whole.
So even though my life and my mind where in the hands of doctors, the doctors themselves were still directed by the hands of God! So to you I say:
Happy New Year!
Be Blessed
Prayer:
Father God, I come before the throne of grace as a chastised child. Lord, I ask for forgiveness of my rebellious nature. Father, I come seeking the wisdom that can only be found in Your word. Teach me Lord, to become more Christ-like. Help me Lord to grow in grace and in favor. Teach me thy ways, as I seek the gift of life eternal in Your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank You Lord, for all things yesterday, today and forever more. Thank You heavenly Father for those whom you have placed in my life who have the wisdom and the love to see past my faults, just as You do. Praise be To God. Thank You Jesus. It is in Your name we pray. Amen.
Scripture:
The LORD also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble; And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, For You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:9-10 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
I know that everyone is used to saying and hearing those inspiring words that usher in a new year, “Happy New Year!” But for me they bring new meaning to thanking God for allowing me to see a NEW YEAR! What some of you may or may not know is that recently I had surgery to repair two cerebral aneurysms. Needless to say on the day of the episode that I found myself being rushed to the hospital by my oldest son, I had no idea what was in store for me.
I had known for a number of years that the aneurysms existed but I always believed that if I didn’t bother them, they wouldn’t bother me and left it at that because I have always believed, it’s in God’s hands. As a matter of fact my own mother had died at the age of forty-three after her second aneurysm was not detected in time and ruptured. She survived after her first one was caught and repaired.
I share this information with you not for sympathy but rather to let you know that I never doubted that I would survive the surgery, but I will honestly say, I feared not having full and total use of all of my faculties following a procedure where the doctors would ultimately be placing little coils of metal in my head. You see, my mind ultimately defines who I am. Not in a literal sense but in such a way that allows me to recall all that I have learned about being a child of God.
You know little things like, I am more than a conqueror, I am the head and not the tail, all things, not some things, but all things are possible with God. Hidden in my heart for recall by my mind were the words that empowered me and instructed me as a child of God that enables me to know that yes, bad things will happen in life, but it is still by His stripes we are healed AND made whole.
So even though my life and my mind where in the hands of doctors, the doctors themselves were still directed by the hands of God! So to you I say:
Happy New Year!
Be Blessed
Prayer:
Father God, I come before the throne of grace as a chastised child. Lord, I ask for forgiveness of my rebellious nature. Father, I come seeking the wisdom that can only be found in Your word. Teach me Lord, to become more Christ-like. Help me Lord to grow in grace and in favor. Teach me thy ways, as I seek the gift of life eternal in Your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank You Lord, for all things yesterday, today and forever more. Thank You heavenly Father for those whom you have placed in my life who have the wisdom and the love to see past my faults, just as You do. Praise be To God. Thank You Jesus. It is in Your name we pray. Amen.
