Yesterday I went for my pre-op appointment at the surgical center. I had lab work done and lots of questions and advice, including things like using clean towels each time I take a shower for three days before my surgery and changing my bedsheets the night before I head to the hospital for surgery. All very serious stuff! I got a little upset when I was told that my husband won’t be able to be with me in the prep area of surgery because of the sterile environment there. So, I will be called back at noon and Harry will be in the waiting area looking at a board that says “Prepping for Sugery” or “Surgery in Progress” or “In Recovery.” My surgery actually begins at two, so I’m sure that Harry will be praying as he waits. Even more, it was brought home to me that I will be alone with the Lord when I head into surgery. Yes, the doctor and all of his helpers will be there, including the robot, but my help is in the Lord and in Him is my life. My Scripture this morning in my devotional really spoke to me and was certainly timely.

My life is in the hands of the Lord. He has already destroyed death. When does one start fearing death? Well, in my experience, it began happening for me as I aged and as my health problems began. That was actually four years ago, on January 23, 2015, when I had a major stroke. But I didn’t find the answers that I was seeking until recently when I began to seek the Lord earnestly before going into this surgery. God has spoken to me again and again that life and death are in His hands, so as His child I don’t need to be afraid. Yes, it’s a scary thing to go through, but God knows what is happening and what the end result will be.

I was also reminded last night as I was falling asleep of the first song that I ever learned how to sign to. I was in a sign language class with my former pastor and hoping to learn enough sign to be able to communicate with our autistic granddaughter who is non-verbal. I learned those signs that I needed, but I also learned how to praise God in sign language. Here is the song that I learned to sing and sign to. I hope that it blesses you as much as it blesses me. Have a great day in the Lord!

My Life Is In You, Lord by Hillsong