Some of my readers are aware that my wife has been in and out of the hospital over the last couple weeks. This of course has delayed my postings a bit and I do apologize for that. I would also like to thank each of you for the prayers that have been offered and continue to ask that you hold Tammy up in prayer, as we know that her healing will take place through God. Whether He chooses to do a miracle in her life, or use the gifts of medical science which He has provided us. I should also tell you that this past year has made both of our faith stronger and we are trusting in the Lord. We may not like the situation that we are in but we are trusting. As a husband it is hard to watch the person that you love so deeply go through the pain and problems that she is going through, and as a man, not being able to “fix” it as I have always tried to do, is also very difficult. I feel helpless and have no options but to lean upon the Lord for strength and encouragement. Yes, it does become difficult at times and in those times I ask that God renew my strength and give me the resources to be encouraged.
Prayer and studying the Bible is a great source of strength in times like this as well as encouragement of friends and readers like you. Be sure to encourage others as you see them in need, you too may need that encouragement some day.
Understand that God is grieved by our pain and suffering as well. At times He chooses not to fix a problem the way we think it should be fixed, but keep in mind that that is not up to us to decide, we may not understand the whole reason behind what is going on.
Also know that God does not cause suffering in this world. Sickness, child death, horrible accidents are not designed by God. Life happens. I believe that the world is on auto pilot so to speak and we are given free will to make choices in our lives that will results in consequences. Sin and corruption dominates this world and Christians, although should not consider themselves of this world are still very much part of this world and we will suffer right along with everyone else.
Old Testament times showed us very long life spans and dieses and sickness were few. But as sin and corruption continued in this world life spans shortened and dieses grew. Medical science can only do so much. Remember that Satan is currently allowed to roam the earth looking to whom he can devourer.
So know that God is still very much in control, but we are not immune to trials and suffering. Just lean on the Lord and He will give you strength to go through the valley that you are walking. Knowing that God will never leave you nor forsake you is a great encouragement for times such as these.
My post today was going to be on being a Consistent Christian but it seems that I was lead in another direction. I will post that discussion at another time..
God Bless
