Why is that lady smiling? Could it be the total absence of lines and devices attached to her body and she is drinking a cup of tea?
A reoccurring theme for Anne and I is “How do I trust God when things ‘go bad’”, does knowing Him make a difference, how do we ‘abide’, does our life reflect the trust we claim we have? I continue to think and chew on the following:
"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.”
John 15:7-9
We moved into our apartment this evening, at it felt really nice to be just the two of us, without our usual “cast of thousands” in and out of the room and all the other aspects of a busy hospital. As Anne lay dozing in the chair, we had some guitar music playing; I was putting the finishing touches on dinner…… it felt good.
Tonight I will get to sleep by my bride for the first time in a week. For the past year, in the middle of the night, when Anne’s heart starts racing and missing beats, she reaches out to place her hand over my heart. When she does this, the strength, pace and warmth of my heart steadies her, her heart ‘syncs up’ with mine, becomes steady and Anne falls back to sleep.
So much like when we draw close to God’s heart when we are distressed, feel His love and strength……
I am such a fortunate man to know and love this precious, wonderful, strong woman. It has been a long day – thank you for your prayers – they help lead our hand to His Heart.
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