I have spent my life pretty much pain free. Then I came home this week from church and my whole right side decides to begin to swell in the joints. My ankle, my knee and my right pointer finger. Then my wife says, it feels like you have a low grade fever. Great. Well, it's Thursday and it really did get some of the best of me. Walking has become a major chore. I hurt.
I am reminded of so many in my life who have gone through life threatening, life taking times and through them all, they have been a pillar of encouragement and grace. I think of Anthony, who finished chemo (good news - he is cancer free) and is now waiting for a new born baby at any time. His life was a reflection of the grace of God. So, while I am going through this little thing, why is it that I am reminded of the difference between major and minor sickness? Minor is what you have and major is what I have.
To often I allow the things and circumstances of life to overcome my walk with Christ. It also takes my eyes of the creator who knit me together in my mothers womb. I guess what I am asking, what does it take to side track you? Major or minor. I found out this week it may not be as big as I thought. But that changes today. Lord, you have me, good and bad. Use me in this time too. On the other side, don't let me forget what you have done now.
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