As I reach toward the finish line I'm aware of how many times on this journey it's been necessary to have confidence in people, procedures, machines, theories and medicines, among other things, not having the slightest inkling as to their reliability. I think I have some idea of how a blind person must feel as she sees nothing, yet stretches out her hand, fully trusting in that other person or thing.
Handing the reins over to the medical community has been scary, but when most choices were removed from a situation we had to take a collective deep breath and trust, having confidence that the few choices that were ours were the correct ones.
How comforting beyond measure is the knowledge that I can have perfect confidence that I am loved by God and that nothing happens in my life that He is not aware of and in which He is not fully involved. In my ever-shifting world this is the foundation that will never move. I can have "full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness and reliability" of a Person Who will never fail me.
Now that's true confidence.
"So know that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God. He will keep His agreement of love for a thousand lifetimes for people who love Him and keep His commandments."-Deuteronomy 7:9 (NCV).
On the health front:
I had a couple of "Martha Stewart" hours yesterday morning as I experienced a temporary surge of energy that felt very foreign.....and very good! I enjoyed, and used, every minute of it.
Could it be a preview of things to come???
Barb,
ReplyDeleteAlso, remembering our Latin, the simplest root meaning is "with faith." Certainly you have had confidence all through this journey.
love j
Thanks for this reminder, Jan. I had forgotten that fact.
DeleteAnd I wouldn't have had the confidence I have without the love and support of family.
Love you,
B.