Once again, I was frustrated yesterday because the surgeon is insisting that I have yet another test and the hospital can’t fit me into the schedule until January 15th. So, now I have a pre-op appointment on January 21st and surgery scheduled (finally!) on February 6th. It all seems to be moving so slowly for me, particularly since my diet is very restricted now. However, God still speaks words of encouragement to me. Yesterday morning when I awakened, my first thoughts were about how broken my body is: so many parts falling apart one part at a time. God’s answer to me was from His Word.
It is my Spirit that is important, that matters to God, and my Spirit is being renewed daily. How does that happen? Through His Word, through listening to Him speak to my heart and through the worship time that I spend daily listening to worship songs and sitting quietly before Him.
I am thirsty. Are you? I want more of God, more of His love and knowledge and wisdom. The water of life is free to anyone who wants to accept the salvation that the Lord freely offers. You only have to ask Him to live in your heart; then the waters of life start flowing within you and out to others. That is our purpose for living, to be a spring of life that flows to others. I confess that lately I have been so self-centered, thinking about all of my health problems and the medical tests that are less than comfortable. But I am re-focusing, centering myself back on my Savior and Lord who gives me life and renews my Spirit daily. He is worth it! My prayer is that as I go through my days and meet and talk to more medical personnel that I will be a good representative of Christ to them. Reaching out and touching the lost is my goal. I hope that it’s yours, too. Blessings for a good and renewed day for you!
Vickie's Book Nook and Meditation Corner 
I needed this post so badly today. My pain is a 12 right now. It is not a good morning. I was starting to get uber frustrated, but then I read this post. Thank you for these specific words today. Especially Revelation 22:17. That verse sung in my soul. I’m not going to be self-focused today. I’m keeping my eyes on Jesus. God bless you, Vickie!!!
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May God bless you and relieve the pain that you feel. Amen.
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Thank you!
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I’m not a big fan of pain or discomfort so I’m not talking from my strong suit here but I’ve had my share of dillies and you Vickie are doing good from my perspective. Day by day or hour by hour as necessary, but you’re going to do fine. You’re focused on our Lord and that’s all that any of us can do. I’d give you a hug if I could. The valleys always seem smaller once you get to the other side and you will get there. Grace and blessings and I’m still holding you up in prayer. – Bruce
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Thank you, Bruce. All prayers are always appreciated. Some days, of course, are better than others. But God is in each of them.
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May you always find comfort in lord…amen
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Beautiful post, May the Lord encourage you through these times. Love that phrase, the body is breaking down, but the spirit is being renewed. How absolutely true
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Thanks for this post. I like that you are thinking about the people you encounter in the hospital and how you can minister to them. Your body my seem weak, but the Spirit of the Lord is strong in you!
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Thank you for your encouraging words.
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I want more of you, Lord. Give us more of yourself. Renew our spirits
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