Surgery tomorrow morning 10/27 at 7:30 am
After a few errands and a cleaning binge, I am starting the surgery prep--how fun (not!)
Today I am thankful that my date got moved up to tomorrow;
(thanks for being part of that miracle! see the prior posts if you missed it!)
for my docs and the surgeon;
for employment with great insurance;
for good friends who keep me in prayer;
for sweet words of encouragement;
for pretty leaves and my flock of goldfinches;
I am thankful that this is so minor compared to what other people deal with --
ya it is unpleasant and kinda scary -
but it is nothing compared to the severe illness or death of a child or spouse, to divorce
It is nothing compared to living in a war-torn country, or devastation, or persecution
It is nothing compared to not knowing God's provision and strength
to facing these things with no hope.
I am blessed!
As I prepare for surgery, and work to overcome anxiety - here's some of what gives me strength:
Josh 1:9 Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged,
for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." (even into surgery)
Is 43:1-3 "Fear not for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name, you are mine.
When you pass through the waters I will be with you (not if, when! There will be trouble!)
...when you walk through the fire, you will not be burned
the flames will not set you ablaze for I am the Lord your God.
Ps 50:15 Call upon me in the day of trouble-
I will deliver you, and you will honor me!
Ps 34:18-19 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
A righteous man has many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all!
Gen 15:1 Do not be afraid Christine, I am your shield and your very great reward!
(actually, it is Abram, but I like to think He's talking to me!)
Rom 8:31 If God is for us,
who can be against us?
2 Cor 12:9 My grace is sufficient for you for my power is made perfect in weakness.
(it makes it easier to be weak and needy knowing this)
When facing something tough, I have often picked a verse and said it over and over to keep myself from going nuts.....these are some of those verses....Maybe one will help you.
Thanks for praying for me -- I have been lifting up those things you have sent to me--thank you for letting me pray with you! Over the next few days, I won't have much else to do - so keep em comin' :)
Todd will be writing for the next few times to let you know how we are doing --Thanks for checking in and for praying for us! You are a blessing!
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