Too many trips to the ER with family members and friends. Too many hospital bedside stays. Nowhere else in life have I experienced such closeness to God… and such distance.
From crisis, I’ve learned:
- God is near whether I feel Him or not. I can always look back and see Him. The book of Esther is a great example.
- Another’s pain is not my pain. I am called to serve, to pray, to support. But I cannot carry their pain alone. Breathe, trust and put them squarely in the Father’s hands. Only He can bare that overwhelming burden.
- God doesn’t panic -ever. So I don’t need to. I can look for information, listen to reason, then trust the professionals, praying for God to guide them!!!
- Doctors are only human – yet God, will work through them on our behalf. I can ignore bedside manner! It’s their skill I want. Rarely have I had to ask the LORD to remove any staff.
- It’s in the waiting that we grow. Many, many times a health crisis leads to tests… that lead to more waiting for results. Never fun- but wrestling for peace in the waiting brings perseverence.
- It won’t be wasted!!! When I ask God to use the crisis, He will. In more ways than can possibly be imagined today. It may take a long time, but it will bring glory!
- Lastly, fasting, praying and asking others to pray with me makes a difference. Exactly why and how it does, I can’t explain. But James 5:14-15 says it does.
At some point everyone experiences these moments in their life or a loved one’s life. You’re not alone. God is there.
ForGlorySake! –Anna
