We
serve an amazing God.
If
you are a close friend of mine you probably know that I haven’t felt great in a while. My family rolls their eyes when I say I don’t
feel well. They aren’t trying to be inconsiderate – but they
are right I have said it for a while! I
decided I had to find out what was going on after I gained weight even though I
wasn’t eating wrong. I know that I don’t exercise enough – but I have
just really felt like I just did not have the energy. And I know if I would exercise – I would have
more energy – what a vicious cycle.
So
these symptoms have led me down every imaginable path. Several years ago I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes so I really felt like I
would find those numbers to be closer to the diabetic range. I have cut out most sugar, counted carbs and
really tried to evaluate what was causing me issues. There is no doubt that I have to watch what I eat – so I have made more of a
concentrated effort to add lots of vegetables and fruits and just do a better
job at eating healthy.
Vitamin
B12 deficiency. I don’t know why and we
ruled out some of the major causes (Celiac
Disease) but at least we can treat this condition. So shots I will begin. But that’s not really why I am blogging about
this. (and really – nothing else was a concern, cholesterol levels were good, blood
sugar normal, thyroid normal….. )
I
have mentioned that I get up early and enjoy this time to be alone in my home
when it is quiet. I enjoy thinking about
our 1000 Gifts but I have noticed
that I haven’t really been reading an actual devo and looking at His word. So I found my favorite devo Bible and added
that back in today. It just so happens
the
book marker was on a Wednesday. So I read…..
The
devo began telling about this woman who was exhausted and just had no idea what
was wrong to cause her conditions – she knew
God was in control and her strength grew as she trusted God. Then the writer talked about the woman who
touched the cloak of Jesus. Matthew
9:20-22 has the account – 2 verses – that’s all.
I
want to know more. I want to hear that
woman’s testimony. What an incredible
story she has – she knew that touching Jesus was all she had to do – just touch
his garment – and I love what happened next….
Jesus turned – caught
her at it.
(The message version).
He
wanted her to know that he knew her – He took time for just her.
He
wants us to know that He knows when we are reaching.
He
turns and catches us.
Courage, daughter (or son). You
took a risk of faith, and now you are well.
The woman was well from
then on.
We
have faith, we reach to touch Jesus, He sees us – acknowledges our leap and
we
are never the same.
Last night we celebrated a sweet girl's 5th birthday. Her family knows all too well how one can have faith, reach Jesus and never be the same. We are blessed to call them friends.
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| Sweet Family! |
Always, May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14.
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