C.P. Hia, today's contributor, lost his Internet connection for a couple of days and found himself in a panic. He went on to wonder if he would be as panicked if his connection to God was interrupted for a day. (I love it when my devotional reading doesn't require a rocket scientist's brain to unpack it.)
I'm as guilty as the next of falling headlong in love with the benefits of the Internet and my computer, in its various forms, has become one of my best friends. A day does not pass that I don't access the wild beyond via the Internet and a meltdown of any part of the technology can put me into a very bad mood.
In pondering my appreciation for my access to God 24/7 I discovered (again) that there are many times that I have taken it for granted. I have said this before and will say it again that one of the benefits of having cancer (that still sounds weird) is that I focus on God and His Word so much more now than when I was healthier. His voice is closer and clearer, and along with my dear friend, Ruth, I will miss that when I am healed and will once again be caught up in life. Ruth has set the bar for me in not letting that closeness slip away and I only hope that I follow her example well.
God is only a thought and a prayer away and He promises that there will never be a disruption in His accessibility. What a powerful promise.
"Your Word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path."-Psalm 119:105 (NLT).
"To recharge your spiritual battery, plug into The Source."-Our Daily Bread.
On the health front:
I got the reminder call from the oncologist's office yesterday for today's treatment so I'm assuming all is well in my numbers department.
I do have some symptoms of the beginning of a cold and ask for your prayers. Under normal circumstances this would not be of the slightest concern but with my faulty immune system, even a cold could sabotage my treatment plan.
Many thanks.
good morning Barb, I have been praying but not been on the blog since I brought you your prayer blanket. you are one of eight people that are on my prayer list; all of which are God's children. I want to share with you some of the praise reports: Pastor John-4 stage colon cancer went to prepare for start up of chemo-sent home because they could not find the tumor any more. Frankie-3 malignant lesions on spine, two weeks of rigorous testing to find where they were coming from. Last test a needle biopsy-sent home all tests were clean and no lesions to be found. chuck-needed new heart valve-the good report was they could repair it instead, shortened surgery and recovery going well. YAWEH ROPHEKA-GOD IS yOUR HEALER. your faith is a testimomy to a faithful God. to God be the Glory, power and honor. shalom, jo anne
ReplyDeleteit's me again. just reading past blogs (in tears and hope)so very inspiring, thoughtful, and encouraging. makes for a great book for those who want to grow in the knowledge of God. thank you for taking the time to share the good and the struggles in spirit, soul and body. when you finish this race you can say as David in the Psalms, "Lord, if it was not for my afflictions, I would not know you." your testimony causes others to hunger for more of God in their lives. shalom, jo anne
ReplyDeleteYou are so faithful and encouraging, Joni.....a mighty prayer warrior!
ReplyDeleteI thank you mentally each time I get warm under my prayer blanket. In fact I am covered with it, and covered with prayer, as I write this😊
Love,
Barb