Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Before, After, and Above

O Lord, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.
You see me when I travel
and when I rest at home.
You know everything I do.
You know what I am going to say
even before I say it, Lord.
You go before me and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too great for me to understand!
Psalm 139:1 - 6 NLT
Where does peace come from during a life struggle? Going to India - no. Stay in townhome - yes. Contract reinstated - yes! Surgery - yes. Got all the cancer - yes. Surgery - yes. Got all of the cancer - yes. Healing - yes. Chemo - yes. Radiation - yes. More chemo - yes. Look at all of the "yes" answers. I had one NO but look at all of the positive answers. If I focus on India I miss the great things that are happening around me. Looking at Chemo and Radiation can be a little frightening. But, God is going before me and behind me. What could be better? Then, He has His hand on my head. That is very personal and encouraging. I will not be alone while having and reacting to chemo. I will not be alone while receiving radiation. I will not be alone...I am not alone. This is wonderful and beyond my understanding but it produces peace.

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