Day 22: Listening for His Protection

As I am rejoicing, and saying"Thank you Father!"for protecting me through this latest round of testing,and the biopsies that are "benign,"I am trusting that He still holds methrough the painful daysand weary ways.And my prayer for you today is that you would feel the arms of Jesusand the brush of Angel Wingssurrounding youand carrying you through every trialand … Continue reading Day 22: Listening for His Protection →

Day 21: Remember as we Listen Part 2

The tractor struggled up the hill,and the farmer tried desperately tomaintain control,but the front end shook and rocked,and before he knew it,he was pinned under the seat of anupside-down deadweight of a machine. His cries for help were heard by the farmwife,who gathered up their young infant son,and placed him in the backseat of their 1940's car, and … Continue reading Day 21: Remember as we Listen Part 2 →

Day 20: Remember as we Listen

It was the day after a biopsy, and I knew I was in for another waiting time,wanting to know the results,wanting to find my strength renewed,wanting to just be done with this questioning.But as I realized that none of those answers would beforthcoming,I also realized that I am really good at pining forThe Good Ole … Continue reading Day 20: Remember as we Listen →

Day 19: The Anointing in the Listening

Post Exertional MalaiseThis is the term for what I lay in bed feeling.It's the "payback" that comes with many auto-immune diseases--24 to 48 hours after the initial stress of something that is beyond the scope of your normal,you should not be surprised if your body has asecondary reaction of painand fatigue,just as you thought you were ready … Continue reading Day 19: The Anointing in the Listening →

Day 18: He confides in us as we Listen

The blankets were warm, and the voices of the nurses chatting in the background were setting me to a place of sleepiness that I had not expected, there in the room of prepping for the biopsy.And then as the Doctor began the procedure, and I felt the needle pricks, my mind was suddenly aware of … Continue reading Day 18: He confides in us as we Listen →

Day 17: Listening from a Place of Worship

I have a faithful friend, given by the Lord,who follows my Blog,and makes encouraging comments,but adds something unique when he replies.In fact, every day since I started this #Write31Days Challenge,he has added at least one, and sometimes two.What are these unique treasures that he shares with me?Songs of Worshipthat take me to the heart of … Continue reading Day 17: Listening from a Place of Worship →

Day 16: Glean and Listen Part 2

Last week I shared with you some links forProfessional or Medical AssociationsThat I have found helpful on my journey withChronic illness.This week I would like to continue on in the Gleaning and Listening WalkBy sharing a few of the more helpfulRheumatoid Arthritis blogsI have found.One of the most extensive websites that I have encountered is … Continue reading Day 16: Glean and Listen Part 2 →

Day 15: Listening as the Seasons Change

On this Autumn Saturday in October, my prayer for you is to know the God of every Season, who charts the days and times.May you hear His voice as Hecalls you to walk with Him. Daniel 2:20-23 (The Message) That night the answer to the mystery was given to Daniel in a vision. Daniel blessed the God … Continue reading Day 15: Listening as the Seasons Change →

Day 13: Do you hear the Shaking?

Shaking out the rugs . . .Is that even a thing anymore?It was one of the few chores that I actually looked forward to as a child: another way to get outside and catch the breeze! My Mom would pile up all the rugs in the house before she ran the "sweeper," as we called … Continue reading Day 13: Do you hear the Shaking? →