Wednesday, July 18, 2012

An Unexpected Next Step


“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”  Psalm 73:26
Lord, You constantly surprise me.  You turned a “simple” neurologist’s appointment into something I never dreamed would happen.  First you sent me to two neurologists in Montgomery, then to two neurologists in Birmingham and NOW to the Michigan Headache & Neurological Institute in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  To say that this revelation stunned me is a huge understatement.  Are Your answers to be found in Michigan?  Never in my wildest imagination, Lord, could I have ever thought that this would be my next step in this 3 year headache saga.
Since You first showed me this next step, I have gone from “oh, no, how can I do this?” to “Your will be done, Lord”.  I feel like You are still preparing me for this next part of this journey, though.  By the time we get there, by Your grace and securely held in Your loving arms, I will be ready for Your next gift.  
 According to my neurologist, Lord, there are at least TWO health issues in my head.... the hydrocephalus  and also the headache. I can’t wait until You show the Truth of all of this that goes on in my head.  You are narrowing in on the true diagnoses and You will victoriously show us what they are and how to deal with them.  Keep my eyes on You, dear Lord, and show us the way to Your Truth. 
Your Word comforts me...
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”  Jeremiah 29:11
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.  When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” Isaiah 43:2
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail.  They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”  Lamentations 3:22-23
“... God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’”  Hebrews 13:5b

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