Restored

“Do not lay a hand on the boy,” He said.  “Do not do anything to him.  Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son.”  Genesis 22:12

“Yes, Father, for this was Your good pleasure.”  Matthew 11:26

Over a year ago, Lord, it was clear to me in Your Word that I was to lay aside all of my sewing and machine embroidery.  Obediently I placed it all on your altar of sacrifice, knowing that You had perfect and sovereign reasons for taking it from me.  While I could not understand what would happen in my life/health that would make it impossible for me to do these things, I truly realized that You indeed would remove it all from my life and that I needed to be prepared to lose it all.  Thus it was a year ago.  

About a month ago You allowed me to do some regular sewing and today some machine embroidery.  I wondered if You were indeed restoring these things to me, hoping that You had.  As I sat at Your feet and heard from Your Word today, the great joy of Your restoration of these things to my life emerged.  What a beautiful mercy from Your heart of love for me.  

Yes, Lord, I know that it will only be by Your great grace that I will be enabled to do all these kinds of sewing, because my health issues still limit this human body and mind.  I have sought Your leadership and guidance in how and when I will sew, asking that it all be for Your greatest glory.  Thank You for whatever You allow me to do.  Praise You from Whom all blessings flow.... 

True Diagnosis

“This is what the Lord says--- He Who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters.”  Isaiah 43:16

What a blessing, Lord!  After three and a half years You have finally revealed the true diagnosis for my constant headache and more.  Thank You for telling the neurologist at Duke the names for all of this... a migraine headache accompanied with constant vertigo.  Although several doctors had mentioned the possibility of my having a migraine, no one ever spoke about the constant vertigo.  Hallelujah and praise You, Abba Father, for this revelation.  Thank You for this complete and true diagnosis.  

Thank You, Lord, for the two medications I will be taking for these afflictions.  Thank You for showing me if these are Your true treatments for me.  I just want to be in Your will.  

Lord, please hold me close.  I am weary.  Thank You for taking such loving care of me.  Keep my eyes on You.  I can hardly wait to see how You will work all of this together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose.  Praising You for Who You are... my Abba Father, Refuge, Redeemer, Healer and Friend.  All glory to You... 

“I have set the Lord always before me.  Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.  Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure.”  Psalm 16:8-9

“... God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”  Hebrews 13:5b

Moment By Moment

“Dying with Jesus, by death reckoned mine; 

Living with Jesus, a new life divine;

Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine,

Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine.

Never a trial that He is not there, 

Never a burden that He doth not bear,
Never a sorrow that He doth not share, 

Moment by moment, I’m under His care.

Never a heartache, and never a groan, 

Never a teardrop and never a moan;

Never a danger but there on the throne, 

Moment by moment He thinks of His own. 

Moment by moment I’m kept in His love;

Moment by moment I’ve life from above;

Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine;

Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine.” 

Hymn written by Major Daniel Whittle

Still no words, my Lord.  Thank You for this hymn that gives me more encouragement to walk this journey with You.  You are so good to me.  Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.  

“By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and My judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but Him Who sent Me.”  John 5:30

“Going a little farther, He fell with His face to the ground and prayed, ‘My Father, it is is possible, may this cup be taken from Me.  Yet not as I will, but as You will...... May Your will be done.”  Matthew 26:39, 42b

More Encouragement

Because things are worsening in my health, You have given me Your precious Word to hang on to as I continue our walk together.  

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”  Psalm 34:18

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”  Isaiah 41:10

“My mind and my body may grow weak, but God is my Strength; He is all I ever need.”  Psalm 73:26

“For I am the Lord, your God, Who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”  Isaiah 41:13

“The Lord reigns, He is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and is armed with strength.  The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.”  Psalm 93:1

“And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 4:19

“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”  John 14:27

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.  Trust in God; trust also in Me.”  John 14:1

Even as the storm rages, Lord, You are good and You are faithful.  How grateful I am that You are Who You say You are.... the Lord God Almighty.  I will follow wherever You lead me... by Your grace.  Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!