when my child is sick ...
this is probably one of the greatest trial that God can put in the life of a mother. the fear that the child does not recover, the heartache that comes from seeing your child suffer, and the impatience for the child to quickly recover are all overwhelming emotions that one needs to deal with, in the midst of all the frantic physical care-giving. it's been tough, but there are a few lessons that God has taught me through this:
1) Ezra is not mine. He is given by God, and under the care of God Almighty.
"But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows." Luke 12:7
2) Don't think beyond tomorrow, for it can be too much to bear
"Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." Matthew 6:34
3) Trials like this can come, to build our faith and teach us how important it is to trust in Him.
"Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass." Psalms 37:5
4) I need to learn to suffer long, and be contented with whatever state God places us in
"Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing." James 1:3-4
5) I am thankful for the fellow prayer warriors who committed Ezra to God in prayer when he was ill.
" Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." James 5:16
thank God that we can bear one another's burdens :) (pun intended :)
2 comments:
He still looks awesome!
Great is thy faithfulness! So let's continue to trust in Him who strengthens and provides. :)
Great job, mummy! :)
all these verses are also so applicable for the papa as well, who does feel helpless at times too. but thank God that in Christ there is always help!
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