As you know, I take chemo everyday, which puts me in an immuno-suppressed state. With the dangerous flu and other viruses out there, that keeps me from going out too much, especially in crowds. That includes church. I hate missing church. But I am so thankful for live feeds on the computer. So I watch the church our son and daughter-in-law attend. I really like seeing them playing or singing for worship. More often than not the message preached is very similar to what is being preached in our own church. That is always encouraging and often brings confirmation with many issues.
This week during my devotions I was led to pray specifics for several people. Some for health, some for opportunities, some for clear direction and wisdom. This is what I was feeling for this blog. This morning the message I was listening to on the live feed was about God's perfect timing, and God's perfect will, and God's perfect answers to our prayers. And trusting in Him. This was the confirmation I needed for this blog.
How many times do we pray for something and it doesn't seem as though we are getting an answer? Plenty! The truth is we are praying and wanting it NOW. We seldom are patient with waiting until it is God's perfect timing. This is something I have learned over the years. I must trust in the Lord God and believe He has my needs or concerns in control. His timing is what is best for me and my family. He has the perfect solution to my needs, and even my desires. Yes, God cares about our desires as well. Nothing pleases Him more than being able to give us the desires of our hearts. However, what is best is that we trust in God's timing, we trust in God completely. We must be patient and know that God's plan is a perfect plan. A perfect plan for us.
The best example I can use is my health. I have had very significant health issues since my teens. I was misdiagnosed many times. I would pray to God, Lord please help me, please show the drs what is wrong with me, Lord please heal me. My husband would sit on the floor and hold me in his arms as I was screaming in pain. We both poured out our hearts to God. But we never stopped believing or trusting in Jesus. We knew He had a plan. When I was in my early 30s God gave us the answer. It was the issue with my spinal cord. I needed surgery right a way. It wasn't known if I'd survive the surgery, but it was certain I would not survive if I didn't have the surgery. I had a little boy at home. I would do everything to be able to see him grow up.
It was at this time someone prayed for me and spoke a promise from God over me. I would see my son grow up, marry, and have children. I would be able to play with my grandchildren. This is a promise I remind myself everyday of. I am trusting in the Lord.
Then it was 6 years ago I was diagnosed with the leukemia.( I had just had 2 more surgeries on the spinal cord.)This is chronic leukemia. So by taking the daily chemo it will keep the leukemia under control. It could still become a life threatening situation if not treated properly. This means I will take chemo for life. As odd as this sounds, when I received this information, it did not rock my boat. Why? Because I hang on to that promise Jesus gave me 30 years ago. And I have made a choice to trust Him.
I want to encourage you, whatever it is you are struggling with, whatever you are dealing with, no matter how hopeless your situation may seem, as long as you trust in Him, He will take care of you. It may not be at this moment, it may not be this month, but God has perfect timing, and He will take care of you.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (AMP)
5 ) Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart
And do not rely on your own insight or understanding.
6 ) In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him,
And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].
Be encouraged faithful readers. God's promises are true.
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