This is what I studied this afternoon in my time with the Lord. It's amazing how much God will use and re-use His word in our lives. I have reflected on this Psalm a number of times, but today it was like brand new to me. It's such a great reminder that I am not in control of my life, it is the Lord's and His to control. He is to be my refuge and strength.
It's sobering as I approach my first treatment because I want to know when and how and if this medicine will heal my body. I so want to be whole again. I want to be able to run. I want to be able to see clearly, all the time. I want to be refreshed and not tired all the time. But, I know these things may come back to me, or God may keep them from me. He is sovereign and He is in control. I must trust Him!
My faith has been weary the past few weeks. I am sad that I will have to stop nursing my daughter. I hate this. I feel like she is getting the short-end of the stick. I KNOW she is not. And I know that she will be fine, but it's still hard. I would be lying if I said otherwise. God is on His throne and He is in control. And this is what I must stay focused on.
Here are the words of this great Psalm, which inspired Martin Luther to write the great hymn A Mighty Fortress is our God.
God is our refuge and strength, A very present present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though
the mountains slip into the heart of the sea;
Though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains quake and its
swelling pride.
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
The holy dwelling places of the Most High.
God is in the midst of her when morning dawns.
The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered;
He raised His voice, the earth melted.
The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our stronghold.
Come, behold the works of the Lord,
who has wrought desolations in the earth.
He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth;
He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two;
He burns the chariots with fire.
Cease striving and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.
The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our stronghold.
This song I am sharing with you is one of my favorites. I absolutely love when we worship the Lord with this song on Sunday mornings.
4 comments:
Maureen, have been praying for you as I realize that you had another week or so before your treatment and that you would need to stop nursing. I have also prayed for the treatments to go well AND that God would heal you of this disease.
I too was reminded this week that God is in His heaven, He does what He pleases. But on the heals of that was reminded that He is good and He is loving!
My husband prays for you most every morning - the most precious prayers.
It is well,
Susan Brant
Isaiah 26:3
I love you Maureen, you are stronger than all of us, I know you and your family will be fine through this trial . Stay strong love you. Kurt
Ugh.. That's tough. Thank you for writing your thoughts and struggles.. its' encouraging to me to see how you process and strive to trust the Lord. Keep us posted on your first treatment, we are lifting you up!
Lifting you up in prayer, Maureen. You are such an encouragement to us all. Love, Tracey
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