---JESUS IS LOVER OF MY SOUL~

--"Trust in the Lord with all you heart and lean not on your own understanding."
---[Proverbs 3:5/ NIV]

--THE EMERGENCY ROOM doctor referred me to an orthopedist after I fell down a staircase. An MRI of my rotator cuff showed no tears, and I felt fine, but the doctor recommended a few weeks of rehab so I could gain range-of-motion strength. When I walked into the rehab facility--a room filled people on crutches and walkers--I was convinced: Jesus I don't belong here. But the therapist ordered stretching exercises and ultrasound treatments, and I reluctantly got started.

I hurried through my exercises and left . I felt just fine. As I hustled out I ran into Sue, my old tennis coach. She was there for shoulder rehab but mentioned her recent bout with breast cancer, so I promised to pray for her. The next day, while icing my shoulder, I sat next to Edmond, who was recovering from knee replacement. We had taught at the same high school years before and enjoyed reminiscing.

Later in the week, I exercised near Carol, a woman whose friend was in hospice. She was caring for her friend's two cats and knew nothing about cats, but I did. I gave her advice about food and cat care. During my ultrasound treatment, my technician Beth kept wiping her eyes. I asked whether her allergies were bothering her, but she said, "No, today is the one-year anniversary of my son's death. I should be over it by now." Having lost a son myself, I was able to reassure her that the Lord Jesus would carry her through. We hugged and cried. 'Thank You, Jesus. Maybe I did belong here after all.'
--"Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ."--[Galatians 6: verse 2]

--Guideposts/PBD~

-----"Jesus Lover of My Soul' // Charles Wesley / (Chris Eaton )" <https://youtu.be/nYadCyVsXFo>
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