I've been thinking a lot lately about our bodies... And it brings to mind the passage in the Bible (1 Corinthians 12:12) it says "We are many members but we are one in the body of Christ." I've been thinking that I am a "finger." You're laughing - but its true! (LOL). I type 95 wpm. I think better through my fingers. I express myself through my words that are typed. It helps me think. I definitely am a finger in the body of Christ. What are you? And the most interesting thing to me - is that when you get a "paper cut" or a "stubbed toe" the whole body feels the pain. That's when those of you that "make up the mouth" have to be careful with what you say! (Winking).
How amazing our bodies are made... The way each system works, the way it all works in conjunction with each part... How can anyone NOT believe in God? Honestly... I've probably learned more about my body within the last two weeks than ever before. I need to give God glory, honor and praise - because of WHO HE IS. He's God! I stand in awe of Him!
Yesterday I went through a battery of testings at the hospital. Ironically the surgeon who will be doing my surgery is named "Dr. Christian" - now come on... NO ONE can tell me God does NOT have a sense of humor!!! I went through blood work, scans, drinking nasty flavored drinks, having dyes pumped into my body. And through it all - I tried to remember "who I belong to."
I think there are times in our walk - where as I mentioned in a previous post - "The rubber hits the road." What is going on in your life that makes you stop and rethink? The Bible tells us that "All things work together for the good of those that love the Lord." FOR the GOOD. I know that sometimes it doesn't "feel" like "its for the good." But if you are a parent - think of your children. Remember the times when you had to take them for their annual doctors appointments? And perhaps in the course of that appointment your child had to get a vaccination? I don't know about you - but for me, with my kids - I would always cringe at the fact that they would have to get a shot and I would know that I they would look over at me with tear filled eyes. I would be there to soothe them. I would have to remember that THIS WAS FOR THEIR GOOD. Although they didn't see it that way, all they would see was the nurse coming down with the needle and that that needle would hurt! I would have to hold on to the thought that there was a "purpose" for the pain. The Bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 13:12 "Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror. Then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known."
God doesn't always make it clear to us why we go through what we go through. Maybe its to trust Him more? Maybe its to grow closer to Him? Maybe its to be used more fully by Him? I honestly don't know. But I do know this - through whatever I (or you) go through - He is right there beside us. Take His hand and don't only do it through the "bad times" in your life. Do it in the good times. Let Him be with YOU through this thing called life. He gave His life for YOU. And if you have become a Christian - you've given your life to Him. Imperfections and all. I haven't forgotten that I'm a prodigal. Although guess what? We are ALL prodigals. We all turn away from Him with some part of our life. What is it that you haven't given up to Him? What is it that you haven't released? Don't beat yourself up over it - it may be a slow process. But recognize it... "Lord - I love you so much. I know that it is only through the blood of Jesus that I can come to you in prayer. Thank you for being a merciful God. Thank you for your grace. Thank you that there is NO way I can "earn" salvation. I'll never be good "enough." But here is the thing Father - I know that Jesus paid the price for me. And so Father - whatever needs changing inside of me - I give to YOU. I recognize the times I doubt, the times I hold onto something - when I should let it go and give it to YOU. I realize that YOU alone are God. Thank you for loving me inspite of myself. Thank you that even though there are times when I'm "sitting on that table getting a shot" I know that all things work together for the good of those who love You. And at those moments I can cry out "Abba Father." My help comes from You. May you receive all the glory, honor and praise - in Jesus' name I pray. Amen....
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