Reminders

I'm feeling slightly impatient today.  I'm not feeling sorry for myself, just looking forward to getting these treatments behind me. I must need the reminder that I am not the one calling the shots here because several of my readings this morning point to that truth. This doesn't happen often so I guess I need to pay attention.

"When things don't go as you would like, accept the situation immediately.  If you indulge in feelings of regret, they can easily spill over into resentment.  Remember that I am sovereign over your circumstances, and humble yourself under My hand."-Sarah Young (Jesus Calling). (Hello!)

"God is not concerned about our plans; He does not say, 'Do you want to go through this bereavement, this upset?'  He allows these things for His own purpose.  The things we are going through either make us sweeter, better, nobler men and women or they are making us more captious or fault- finding, more insistent on our own way."-Oswald Chambers ( My Utmost for His Highest- Classic Edition).  (Busted!)

"He worketh."-Psalm 37:5.  "[This psalm] calls our attention to the immediate action of God when we truly commit....the burden of whatever kind it may be; a way of sorrow, or difficulty, of physical need....."-Havergal (Streams in the Desert- Classic Edition). (Hmmm...)

"The Lord will go through with His covenant engagements.  Whatever He takes in hand He will accomplish; hence past mercies are guarantees for future and admirable reasons for continuing to cry unto Him."-Charles Spurgeon (Streams in the Desert- Classic Edition). (Thanks...I needed that!)

"Humble yourselves therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time."-1 Peter 5:6 (NET).

"Commit your way to The Lord.  Trust in Him and He will act."-Psalm 37:5 (ESV).

OK, OK... I get it!  I'm acting like a spoiled brat.

On the health front:

I didn't hear from the oncologist's office yesterday.  That could be a good thing if it means that my numbers are good and no shots are necessary. It could be a bad thing if they were too busy to return my call and a shot was necessary yesterday in order to keep my Thursday chemo treatment on schedule.  Hopefully I'll get a call this morning.

Confession:  I'm really getting tired about having to think about this stuff.  (Note to self:  Read above post again.)