I
am learning a new concept from some old and familiar verses. The simple wisdom
in Proverbs encourages us to consult the Lord for each moment of our day, and
to trust only and implicitly in Him, as we follow His Spirit's direction (Proverbs
3:5-6). I have done this for years, and I found great success is God's formula
for life.
Recently,
I prayed about some unexplained pain in my ankle and shoulder. The Great
Physician informed me that the underlying cause came from Bursitis. I had no
idea what that was, until I researched it online and found out the source of
the issue and the solution.
Of
course, to tell a housewife to rest her ankles and shoulders is giving her an
almost impossible task. Accomplishing every chore depends on these joints. So,
I waited on the Lord to remove the pain, as He has done several times in my
past.
God
had already healed my pain from the extensive bodily damage done in a car
wreck, and from a dislocated shoulder, and a pinched nerve in my hip, as well
as from a broken big toe. Each issue required weeks of recovery, but the pain
He lifted immediately.
I
prayed about the Bursitis pain, and the Lord reminded me that without the pain,
I would abuse my shoulder; and He allowed the pain to remain to teach me how to
reprocess my life to stop putting undue stress on my shoulders. His grace was
sufficient for me (2 Corinthians 12:9).
He
also reminded me of Biblical encouragement to keep on knocking, so the door
would open; to keep on seeking so I could find answers and solutions; and to keep
on asking in order for me to receive the ultimate healing from this issue (Matthew
7:7).
This
is a continual principle for us to live by in every circumstance. Therefore, as
I stop abusing my ankle and shoulders, and as I ask for continued healing from
the source of the pain, the bursitis will be a distant memory. God delights in
faithfully caring for the needs of His children.
Prayer:
Father
God, You are such a good provider - compassionate, caring and faithful to all
of Your children in every way. Yet, we fail to avail our self of Your supply,
because we do not continue to knock, seek and ask. Remind us to consult You
immediately about our need, and to specifically ask for a resolution.
Teach
us to come to You as Your little children, starry-eyed with faith in Your
faithfulness, and knowing full-well that You intend to meet our needs. At
times, rather than to heal us, You give us the grace that we need to bear some
heavy load or infirmity (2 Corinthians 12:9); however, You are often just
waiting for us to humble our self, and to come to You asking specifically for
our supply.
Thought
for the Day:
From
opening jar lids, to receiving the money we needed to pay for unexpected
expenses, God is always faithful to His Saints; the more we trust in His mercy
and grace and provision, the more He proves Himself worthy of our trust.
