Encouragement

Yesterday I felt 100 years old, both physically and mentally.  On the verge of discouragement, daughter Jody reminded me that the runner in a marathon crosses the finish line depleted and spent, not fresh and full of energy.  Why should I expect anything different?  Sage advice.

Today two of my readings draw me back into the "be still" mode.  "Let pain and problems remind you of your constant need for Me.....When you encounter trouble of any kind, reach into your arsenal of prayers.....the enemy will retreat and I will draw near."-Sarah Young (Jesus Today).

Psalm 27, one of the magnificent psalms penned by David, highlights David's full confidence in his Lord.  David's enemy had legs, and skin, and horses.  My enemy does not.  David could see his enemy.  I cannot.  But does this hinder God's ability to protect me and to meet my needs?  Of course not!

"Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid.  Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident."-Psalm 27:3 (NLT).  I'll second that!

So, encouragement surrounds me and is there for the taking.  Time to quit whining.

"Wait patiently for The Lord.  Be brave and courageous.  Yes, wait patiently for The Lord."-Psalm 27:14 (NLT).

On the health front:

The remnants of the side effects of the two Neupogen injections are still hanging around. Today I get my chemotherapy treatment, leaving only two more until the completion of my therapy.  Good news!