Mariner’s cave, Vavaʻu Islands, Tonga by Stefan Heinrich
Good morning, friends,
A quiet morning over here..quiet has become a refuge to me. With all that is going on with my head (see earlier posts), noise challenges my balance. Today, I have a high resolution CT Scan at Rush so hopefully, this will continue to give us answers.
There has, for me, been great hope as i join communities of people who deal with vestibular disorders. Hearing how people struggle like me, that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, seeing how people cope with the different issues, has brought me understanding. I appreciate those that have gone before me in this and being able to glean from their experience and wisdom.
I believe there is a greater lesson for me in this. When we as a body of believers, a community are asked by trusted members how we are doing, how can we pray..to respond with a superficial “I am fine” we lose comfort, prayer and community. When storms hit, our first response must be to run into the shelter of the Most High. Then, make sure you get the order right, sharing your experiences with the body of Christ can bring you perspective! People can say, hey I’ve been there. I’m here for you. I’m praying. Being real with those you can trust.
I tell you, in my experience, when there were none of those people, there was the comfort of Abba God. When there were no people to text, God’s word was and is my refuge. God has placed people in my life that extend help. People who are walking the same road with their kids. People who understand and pray.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the [whole] person; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes.
9 The [reverent] fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, even than much fine gold; they are sweeter also than honey and drippings from the honeycomb.
CALIFORNIA–SIERRA FOOTHILLS, by Daniels, Gene, photographer
This song popped up just now, resonating with me. Keeping my focus on Him, pouring out my heart to Him..
Friends, there is such great blessing in community. There is pain as well. Hurt feelings…yes, I get that, but I also understand that from the beginning of time, the evil one has sought to destroy what God gave us as a gift. One another.
Love the Lord your God with your heart, soul, mind and strength. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Thank God for the people in your life. I am this morning. Join me?
Pray on, pray on.
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