Like most, I am sure, I have a tendency to ask others to assist me in justifying my feelings instead of asking God to make sense of them. And yet. When I finally get around to asking him for help, many times He promptly answers. Last night after a rough end of the work day with a migraine and unpleasant phone conversation, I consulted my good friend to assist me and she (per usual) turned the wayward hiker back on the narrow path. And then on the way to the hospital, Chris Tomlin serenaded me (or He did thru Chris- let's be accurate here!) with "I Will Rise". That song. Those words. But He spoke to me thru "Faith shall be my eyes". He wants me to use my faith, as shaky as it is, to be my eyes when I view others that take me down, or that irritate me or whatever. My faith in Him Who loves me beyond anything I could ever imagine-or HOPE for-from any human, family or otherwise. That knowledge of his immense and unconditional love for me, gives me the faith to see others thru His eyes. Faith shall be my eyes.
Lynn is progressing so well- as I take the night watch, and pray for his healing and for his upcoming barium test on Friday to be exactly what it needs to be, He assists ME in putting life in perspective. Perspective allows us to allow faith to be our eyes. It also brings that process of living each moment to the fullest- being in the "now" instead of always trying to think ahead or look back with regret. Being present. In the moment. Father thank You for Your perspective, Your eyes and your servant Judith the nurse from Cameroon who loves You and looks for opportunities to honor your Presence in her life and share You at every opportunity. Thank you for loving me enough to give me opportunities to witness Your presence in other people and places.
Father, I pray for healing for Kelsey, that she can get out this weekend for her birthday. She has spent so many birthdays in the hospital, I pray that this is one year she doesn't have to. I know you have a plan for her and for Lesley and Leo. I pray that you give them words and visions to keep them on the narrow path of trusting You.
Thank you for all you give to each and every one of us. In Jesus' precious name I pray.
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