As I talked to receptionists and nurses repeatedly yesterday, trying to straighten out this one last test that is required and to make it happen sooner rather than later, I got really discouraged. I thought it was done…I was ready to face surgery. But, alas! One more test! So this morning in my devotions, the song that keeps repeating in my head is to “Keep Fighting the Good Fight.” God has promised to see me through to the other side of all of this and I’m holding on to His promises.

Keep Fighting the Good Fight

God knows that I am feeling weak these days. It’s not just all the fish that I’m being forced to eat, either. It’s just the fact that once again I am feeling like my body is broken, defective. But God reminded me of several things this morning that are in His Word, and His Word is true.

I am made exactly the way God wanted me, with one kidney, extra ribs, a damaged brain from a stroke and now an extra large hernia. Nothing that is happening in my body is a surprise to God. I’m claiming that this surgery will be used for His glory and that I will be able to witness to the nurses and doctors with whom I come in contact. I know that God can use my weaknesses for His glory, and that’s the road that I am striving to walk on right now.

I am not at the point where I am taking pleasure in what is happening to me. In fact, it is hard on a daily basis for me to accept all of it. But, God has been gracious and merciful to me, so I am strong in Him,not in myself and all of my infirmities.

My Lighthouse

God is leading me safely to shore. Right now, my boat is rocking around in the waves, but I am determined to keep my eyes on Jesus and to ride this boat to the safe shore, wherever that may be. I hope that all of my readers know the peace that comes from knowing that God will lead you safely home, to the shore where your family is or to Heaven where your loved ones wait. There is no fear with God, only the peace of knowing Him. Reach out to Him and pray for that relationship and that peace that comes with it. Prayers for God to bless you and your day!