Good Morning World...

Another day to see God's display of Power.  Although I have to add that it is also another day of struggling through it,  minute by minute and hour by hour, to depend on that power.  I can't tell what is happening with my back.  Sometimes I think, okay it is getting better and then sometimes I think, it is never going to get better.  One moment I think I am okay and can handle this and then the next moment the tears fall.  I am praying that God removes this from me and heals my back. 

In the meantime, I am praying that God gives me the strength to glorify him in this weakness.  I have never in my entire life felt more weak, helpless and powerless.  I have always thought I could do anything.  Maybe to my demise at times.  Nevertheless, this is a very strange place to be.

I read this morning where Paul prayed three times that his "thorn" would be removed from him.  God's response?  My Grace is sufficient for you.  My power is perfected in weakness."

Question:  Do I believe that?  Do I believe God?

For 12 years now, I have reached out to woman challenging them to believe God and take him at his word.  To either believe that everything the bible says is true or it is all a lie.  Get on one side or the other but don't straddle the fence.  Now, my own challenge...  Do I believe that God's grace is sufficent and I will experience more of his power in this weakness?  God said, "My kindness is all you need.  My power is strongest when you are weak."  (different translation)

Yes, I believe! I can count and name God's kindness to me...

1. I have a very supportive husband.
2. I have a great church body.  NR from our sunday school class has reached out to me in the kindest ways that have strengthened me.  It helps to know she has suffered in the same way.
3. I have a job that will allow for working from home.  Pray that God gives me favor with my boss to allow me to work from home for the next four weeks.
4. I have a comfortable home that is warm.  Warmth is the best thing for my back.  When I get cold, it is worse.
5. I live in a beautiful place where I can watch the birds and wildlife.
6. I have the word of God that strengthens me!
7. Greatest of ALL, I have a saviour who has suffered physical pain and knows my greatest need.  I will never doubt his love for me because he chose to go through the physical pain of the cross for "the joy set before him".  Because of that, I am reconciled with God and will one day spend eternity in his presence.

Thank you Father for your gift of GRACE.