Knowing my Helper

Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.
Psalm 54:4

being sick stinks. it all started last wednesday... i'm not going to tell of all my various forms of illness, but right now i just have this cold which is holding on, making me sneeze, cough, sniff, etc. i'm just tired of being sick and it's been less than a week. i have much more sympathy for those who suffer continually from chronic ailments and sickness. really i can't light a flame compared to them; my simple cold is nothing.

through this sickness i've been reading from psalm 54-56. there is some good stuff in those three psalms. they have definitely been a source of strength, a reminder of Who to focus on, and where to complain about my ailments (tho i've been complaining a great deal about them to others too.)

it has been a challenging weekend in denise's life, too. yesterday she discovered that someone had taken her computer, which contains every lesson she's ever created. without any backups it's difficult to begin again. the church overall is being wonderfully supportive. they already supplied her with the means of funding to purchase a new one. the youth are helping her by making jokes (just as all kids do). new securities measure are going to be taken to ensure this doesn't happen any time soon. losing her computer is a difficult challenge for her, but it's not the end. she knows that her help comes from the Lord. she knows that in the mist of the storm, her hope still burns brightly for the One who loves her. she's handling the whole situation incredibly well. somehow she remained calm thru it all. definitely a God thing. :)

Jesus,
You are eternal. You are the Prince of Peace and God of all gods. even in the mist of the storms in our lives, You prove Yourself. it is an honor to serve You. You are worthy of our praise.

Jesus, i lift up my friend, Denise, to You. thanks for holding her as she trembles like a leaf about this loss of her computer. i know that You could return the computer, but You may have better plans for denise than that. i pray that thru this trial, You may equip Denise to be still in Your presence and know that You are seeing her thru. You are her helper and You are the One who sustains her. i can't thank You enough for the support within in the church, also.

and i give this cold and sickness to You. on the cross You nailed all sickness and death. i know that ony thru You am i able to be healed. You are the great Physician. You are my helper. i come before You and surrender my complaining heart. let my complaints be transformed into praises to You.
in Jesus' Name ~ Amen!

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*Denise *Laurel *Kris