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"When one is thirsty one quenches one's thirst by drinking, not by reading books which treat of this condition. If we are dying of thirst, passively reading books about water quenches little; the only way to quench the arched mouth is to close the book and dip the hand into water and bring it to the lips. If we thirst, we'll have to drink."
Most certainly I now understand the idea of silence accompanied by numbness. Both induced by the most powerful pain in my mother's heart.
As events have unfolded since our move to Va, I've been grateful to have the Word and His Word alone to stand on. I've not had shelves of self help books which clog up the mind and soul seeking freedom and light. Yet now, I've been brought to deeper works of godly literature that have helped to draw me nearer to His side than ever before. 1000 Gifts is one of those books.
I have been so thirst for God's Word, Promises and Provision in our lives. I remain grateful for the Bible studies and long morning quiet times that have helped me to work through the numbness and silence.
Next in her book, Ann visits the story of the 10 lepers healed by Jesus in Luke 17:17-19.
10 came to Him. They asked for healing. It was given. 10 went on their way. Then, 1 returned and thanked the Lord for His healing of his body. Christ says in Vs 18-19 " Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?" " Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well."
At that moment, a great miracle occured in the man's life. He was saved....to the uttermost, by his faith. His humility of going back, saying thankyou to the Savior, saved his soul.
Thanksgiving Preceeded the Miracle.
I've realized since reading these lines, that I have a great deal to be thankful for as it relates to our circumstances here.
Thankyou Lord, for my marriage that has endured, for friends who hold my daugther far away from home, for prayers whispered on our behalf that I don't even know about, for emotional protection of my children, for tearstained pillows of griefly prayers that the Holy Spirit took to Your mighty ears to hear. All of those things and many more have allowed me to awaken from numbness to witness so many miracles.
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Slight Orange in the sunrise
getting smoked after E-4 promotion (so long ago!)
early morning good bye kisses
the chance to apologize
exhilariting emails
Emergency Room touches
preschool talk
Kids playing spider on the swing
exploring great art with my kids
cupcake tasting
viewing Peter Paul Reuben's Daniel in the Lions Den
left over pizza
loving a sad heart
nurse talk
scrapbooking memories
giggling sleepovers
beds made by 9yo boys
"cuz were big now and can handle it"
It hurts, it's a bit hard honestly....but I am choosing to live: FULLY ALIVE!
I too recently studied about the ten who were cleansed. The one who thanked was told he was "well" but the others were healed of their disease. Wellness is more than physical healing. It is health in body, mind, and spirit. Emotional/mental and spiritual wellness became his extra blessing along with his physical healing that day. May God bless you likewise.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a way with words that draw such deep emotion. It's a true gift. I'm thankful for you and our friendship that has endured and the ways you have touched my life! Still lifting you up and covering you in prayers my dear friend.
ReplyDeleteI know it’s not Ann’s Multitude Monday anymore – it’s Thursday – but there are just a whole lot of gratitude lists to get through!
ReplyDeleteFirst – my fave from your list was beds made by 9yo boys "cuz were big now and can handle it" (Now if you can keep that bottled till they’re 18 you really have something :)
And Anne’s book does have that kind of impact doesn’t it. I’m blessed by the words too.
Thank you for this – made me smile.
God Bless you and all of yours this day.