--I Will Trust In the Lord ~~

--"I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation."
---[Psalm 13:5/ DSV] -

---THE WORST THING THAT HAS happened to me happened this year. My mother had a stroke. I was afraid she was going to die. It's the most out-of-control I have ever felt in my life. Completely dependent on doctors, and completely powerless to stop the deterioration of the body. We were completely at the mercy of God.

I didn't know how to pray. But I don't know how not to. So I just stayed by her bed, holding her hand and crying, 'Lord Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on us.' I didn't feel much of anything. Looking back now, there was an underlying peace; there always is. I do know Jesus is always with us.

I cannot say I knew what would happen or that I had any sense or assurance of healing,. I didn't. But I had the Rock under my feet: my only hope was Jesus's love. Fragments of Scripture came to mind. "Nothing can separate us from His love." "Greater love has no one than this." "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul." I planted my feet on the Rock that is Jesus Christ.

This time we got to keep her. I don't know why and I don't know what will happen next. But I do know I can trust in Jesus' love and know He will always be with us.

--"Father God, thank You that you never change. You are the same yesterday and today and forever. Help me to keep my eyes and faith firmly on You and your promises, in Christ's Name amen"

--Guideposts/GFF~