Today is a Gift


Sometimes a task as simple as zipping up my coat or tying my shoe becomes a struggle. Today I tried to clean the kitchen and MS decided to step in.  I got this excruciating pain in my lower back. When I get this type of pain it effects walking & standing. Feels like I’m twisted. However I was determined to clean so I got my walker & when needed, I sat down. Basically, I sat down to wipe off the stove and counter.

Sometimes it gets a little frustrating trying to do something that I know I’m capable of, but I just can’t get it right.  In dealing with MS my task is to become my best self. It is a good thing to know that one of God's greatest gifts to me is the joy of trying again, for no failure ever need be final.

I have to let go of doing things the old way and fall at the feet of Jesus and let Him lift me up. “I Can Not Do It By Myself.” I have a tendency to take the small things for granted.  Like walking, talking, or doing what I want or whatever, but without God; I can do nothing.

There were times when I was so sick, I was wondering, “Where is God”; well, I cannot expect God to talk to me if I don’t talk or listen to Him.

                                                          I pray that this will bless you as it blessed me.

(Author Unknown)
Hello God,
I called
To talk a little while
I need a friend who'll listen
To my anxiety and trial.
You see, I can't quite make it
Through a day just on my own...
I need your love to guide me,
So I'll never feel alone.
Give me faith, dear God, to face
Each hour throughout the day,
And not to worry over things
I can't change in any way.
I thank you God for being home
And listening to my call,
For giving me such good advice
When I stumble and fall.
Your number, God, is the only one
That answers every time.
I never get a busy signal,
The call never goes to voice mail.
So thank you, God, for listening
To my troubles and my sorrow.
God, I love You too,
And I'll call again tomorrow!  

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