As I reflected upon this particular chapter from Isaiah, I saw three distinct sections. The first section (vs. 1-11) can further be divided into four groups each with a theme and a promise. The second section (vs. 12-26) speaks of God’s greatness while the last section (vs. 27-31) addresses God’s goodness in relation to His greatness. In all three sections, God’s character and action are vividly described giving the believer hope and assurance.
Theme and Promise
There are four themes outlined in the first section each followed by a promise: comfort and pardon (vs. 1-2), preparation and revelation (vs. 3-6), transience and permanence (vs. 6-8), and hope and return (vs. 9-11). The Israelites were in exile because of their sin. Their captivity and bondage were the result of a just God responding to the iniquity of His people. Yet, the people were encouraged to take comfort for God is not only just, He is also merciful. He had graciously accepted their suffering as atonement for their sin. He is the One who pardons. In their wilderness and desert, the Israelites are called to prepare and get ready. Just when God seems forever silent and departed, He discloses Himself in splendor. In the most desolate of places, the glory of God will be revealed and every one of His chosen will see it. He is the One who reveals. Yet, man is like a blade of grass or a small flower in the field that draws its very life from the Spirit of God. We are but a vapor while God is eternal. Though our loyalty, affection, and faith may fade, the word of God will stand forever. He is the One who endures. From the highest place a strong voice can be heard bringing good news. We can have hope because God is coming in might and with reward. This reward is Himself, the Shepherd who tends His flock, gathers them in the comfort of His arms, carries them in His protection, and leads them with gentleness and care. There is hope for the Shepherd returns. He is the One who comes.
God's Greatness
The second section speaks of the immeasurable greatness of God. God transcends man through His act of creation, His wisdom, His understanding, His justice, and His knowledge. We are but nothing compared to His omniscience. Yet, the godless futilely seek to capture His nature in an idol of wood overlaid with gold and silver. But the infinite cannot be made finite. The Almighty cannot be reduced to any likeness for He is beyond compare. He is unique in His greatness and rightly sits beyond human affinity.
God's Goodness
While God is maximally great, He directs His greatness toward man displaying His goodness. The omnipotent God gives power to the fainthearted. The almighty God gives strength to the weak. God manifests His goodness by sustaining the weary. He promises to renew their strength, to cause them to soar like eagles, to help them walk and run without fainting or growing weary. Though God in His ultimate greatness is far off, God in His ultimate goodness is near. He is both transcendent and immanent. This truth brings us back to the first theme of the first section. We can take comfort and have hope and assurance in our present circumstance because the immeasurable great God meets our desperate need out of His immeasurable goodne
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
A Reflection of Psalm 145
This magnificent hymn of praise and declaration is one of my favorite psalms of David. Built upon an acrostic, each line begins with subsequent letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The first two lines give an introductory call to worship and the last line brings conclusion by reiterating the call to ceaseless worship. This brief reflection cannot begin to cover all of the content and themes flowing out of this psalm. I will focus upon four overarching attributes of God that prompts all of creation to bless His name forever and ever: His greatness, His benevolence, His faithfulness, and His righteousness.
Before looking at this first attribute, I must speak about where these attributes are reflected and where our praise is focused. In the introduction (vs. 1-2) and in the conclusion (v. 21), David mentioned the “name” of God three times. To me, when I read in Scripture about the name of God, I see a perfect portrayal of who God is. His name represents His character and nature. His name embodies all of who God was, is, and is to come. His name is holy, set apart, and worthy alone of praise. My daily and forever endless response to His name is that of exaltation, praise, declaration, thanksgiving, confession, and blessing. His name stirs ceaseless worship.
His Greatness
In verse three, the first major attribute of God is stated with the proclamation of “Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable.” God’s greatness is ultimately displayed in His acts, works, and deeds. Each of these is vividly described as mighty, wondrous, and awesome. The might of a raging storm, the wonder of the universe, and the awesomeness of the Grand Canyon falls silent and obscure at the smallest hint of God’s greatness. His greatness is limitless, unsearchable, and unfathomable. I am called to commend, declare, meditate, and speak of His greatness to the next generation. I must confess my lack of pouring forth His fame to the generations under me. He deserves my utmost declaration. May the song of highest praise be continually on my lips for great is the LORD and greatly to be praised.
His Benevolence
God’s benevolence is the second major attribute outlined in this Psalm. Following an interlude from Exodus 34:6 in which God Himself speaks of His character as that of gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, David moves from God’s untouchable greatness to His encompassing goodness. While His acts of greatness lead us to respond in great praise, His acts of goodness lead us to respond in thankful blessing. God’s goodness and mercy are like a canopy that drapes over all that He has made. I am reminded that His goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life. May the song of grateful praise be continually on my lips because of His benevolent love.
His Faithfulness
The second part of verse thirteen begins the third significant attribute of God found in this psalm. God is faithful in all His words and kind in all His works. I love the word “all” in this description for it speaks of the breadth of His faithfulness and kindness. The following verses continue in this vain depicting God as the upholder, lifter, sustainer, and satisfier of every living thing. Just as God’s greatness is forever-limitless and His goodness is forever-encompassing, His faithfulness is forever-reaching. May the song of adoring praise be continually on my lips for His faithfulness surrounds on all sides.
His Righteousness
The last major attribute spoken of in this psalm is God’s righteousness. To those who call on the Lord in truth, He draws near to them. To those who fear the Lord, He fulfills their desire. To those who love the Lord, He preserves them. Because He is a righteous God, He blesses the upright and destroys the wicked. Again, His righteousness shines on everyone; none can hide from its light. For those who seek first His kingdom and righteousness, the promise of His presence is sure. For those who serve the world and the flesh, the result of His wrath is sure. His ways are always just leading to overwhelming promise to His children. May the song of reverent praise be continually on my lips for He is righteous in all His ways.
Because God’s greatness, benevolence, faithfulness, and righteousness are endlessly pouring forth from His character, nature, and name into my life, my ceaseless worship will pour forth back to Him this day, forever, and ever.
Before looking at this first attribute, I must speak about where these attributes are reflected and where our praise is focused. In the introduction (vs. 1-2) and in the conclusion (v. 21), David mentioned the “name” of God three times. To me, when I read in Scripture about the name of God, I see a perfect portrayal of who God is. His name represents His character and nature. His name embodies all of who God was, is, and is to come. His name is holy, set apart, and worthy alone of praise. My daily and forever endless response to His name is that of exaltation, praise, declaration, thanksgiving, confession, and blessing. His name stirs ceaseless worship.
His Greatness
In verse three, the first major attribute of God is stated with the proclamation of “Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable.” God’s greatness is ultimately displayed in His acts, works, and deeds. Each of these is vividly described as mighty, wondrous, and awesome. The might of a raging storm, the wonder of the universe, and the awesomeness of the Grand Canyon falls silent and obscure at the smallest hint of God’s greatness. His greatness is limitless, unsearchable, and unfathomable. I am called to commend, declare, meditate, and speak of His greatness to the next generation. I must confess my lack of pouring forth His fame to the generations under me. He deserves my utmost declaration. May the song of highest praise be continually on my lips for great is the LORD and greatly to be praised.
His Benevolence
God’s benevolence is the second major attribute outlined in this Psalm. Following an interlude from Exodus 34:6 in which God Himself speaks of His character as that of gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, David moves from God’s untouchable greatness to His encompassing goodness. While His acts of greatness lead us to respond in great praise, His acts of goodness lead us to respond in thankful blessing. God’s goodness and mercy are like a canopy that drapes over all that He has made. I am reminded that His goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life. May the song of grateful praise be continually on my lips because of His benevolent love.
His Faithfulness
The second part of verse thirteen begins the third significant attribute of God found in this psalm. God is faithful in all His words and kind in all His works. I love the word “all” in this description for it speaks of the breadth of His faithfulness and kindness. The following verses continue in this vain depicting God as the upholder, lifter, sustainer, and satisfier of every living thing. Just as God’s greatness is forever-limitless and His goodness is forever-encompassing, His faithfulness is forever-reaching. May the song of adoring praise be continually on my lips for His faithfulness surrounds on all sides.
His Righteousness
The last major attribute spoken of in this psalm is God’s righteousness. To those who call on the Lord in truth, He draws near to them. To those who fear the Lord, He fulfills their desire. To those who love the Lord, He preserves them. Because He is a righteous God, He blesses the upright and destroys the wicked. Again, His righteousness shines on everyone; none can hide from its light. For those who seek first His kingdom and righteousness, the promise of His presence is sure. For those who serve the world and the flesh, the result of His wrath is sure. His ways are always just leading to overwhelming promise to His children. May the song of reverent praise be continually on my lips for He is righteous in all His ways.
Because God’s greatness, benevolence, faithfulness, and righteousness are endlessly pouring forth from His character, nature, and name into my life, my ceaseless worship will pour forth back to Him this day, forever, and ever.
Monday, March 12, 2007
A Reflection of 2 Timothy 3:1-4:8
The State of the Union
This passage begins with a disturbing “state of the union address.” Paul tells Timothy that in the “last days” the world will be filled with godless people who try to hide their depravity in a cloak of godliness. Yet, this state of moral decadence is not in the future put in the present as he warns this young pastor to avoid such people. This warning can still be applied today for all around us are those whose appearances seem righteous, but the reality is quite the opposite. In our own city, there are those who represent the faith and even serve in pastoral positions, yet they support the lifestyle and practice of godlessness. How can a clergyman support the lifestyle of a homosexual? How can a clergyman support the practice of an abortionist? They oppose the truth, are corrupted in mind, and are disqualified regarding the faith.
The Fruit of Godliness
Paul reminds us that if we desire to live a godly life in Christ, we will be persecuted. To stand with truth and represent the full gospel of Jesus Christ will (not might) result in suffering. One thing that caught my attention was the list that Paul outlined in verses 10-11. He said that Timothy has followed or observed his teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness, persecutions, and sufferings. At first read, I thought he was encouraging Timothy to follow the things that he modeled before him. Yet, the more I read this passage, the more I believe Paul is speaking about the overall outflow of living a godly life in Christ. Paul is not just saying to Timothy that his teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, etc. are about Christ or ever for Christ. Rather, these things are flowing from a life with Christ. In other words, his teaching is not godly because he is speaking about Christ. His teaching perfectly reflects Christ because it is flowing from the Christ-life. To read the passage the first way makes persecutions and sufferings (v. 11) seem out of place with the rest of the list. On the other hand, if Christ is supreme in our lives, our speech, actions, goals, faith, fruit, persecutions, and sufferings will look
like that of Christ. Ultimately, godliness does not result from following this list; this list results from godliness.
The Fruit of the Word
So how are we to walk in godliness? Paul answers the question in the next couple of verses (vs. 14-17). The Christ-life is found only in the Word of God. As a child, Timothy was “acquainted” with the Scriptures and is now encouraged “to continue in what he has learned and has firmly believed.” Without doing a study on the word “continue,” I am going to assume that Paul is challenging Timothy to dig into, to read, to meditate, to study, to apply, and to live out the Word. The Word alone is able to make one wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. The Scripture alone is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. The God-breathed Scripture alone is able to make a man competent and equipped for every good work. If Paul’s list flows from godliness, godliness flows from the Word of God.
Faithfulness to the Word
The ultimate charge is not to continue in the Word, but rather to proclaim the Word. The Word of God must flow out into godliness, but it must also be faithfully preached in every season and in every opportunity. We live in a day when people are migrating to those mentioned in the first paragraph of this reflection. Our aim is to take the Word and preach, reprove, rebuke, and exhort. We must be faithful in pouring ourselves out as a drink offering, pressing on until the fight has been fought and the race has been finished, and looking forward in hope to the award laid up for us in heaven from the Lord for His glory and honor.
This passage begins with a disturbing “state of the union address.” Paul tells Timothy that in the “last days” the world will be filled with godless people who try to hide their depravity in a cloak of godliness. Yet, this state of moral decadence is not in the future put in the present as he warns this young pastor to avoid such people. This warning can still be applied today for all around us are those whose appearances seem righteous, but the reality is quite the opposite. In our own city, there are those who represent the faith and even serve in pastoral positions, yet they support the lifestyle and practice of godlessness. How can a clergyman support the lifestyle of a homosexual? How can a clergyman support the practice of an abortionist? They oppose the truth, are corrupted in mind, and are disqualified regarding the faith.
The Fruit of Godliness
Paul reminds us that if we desire to live a godly life in Christ, we will be persecuted. To stand with truth and represent the full gospel of Jesus Christ will (not might) result in suffering. One thing that caught my attention was the list that Paul outlined in verses 10-11. He said that Timothy has followed or observed his teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness, persecutions, and sufferings. At first read, I thought he was encouraging Timothy to follow the things that he modeled before him. Yet, the more I read this passage, the more I believe Paul is speaking about the overall outflow of living a godly life in Christ. Paul is not just saying to Timothy that his teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, etc. are about Christ or ever for Christ. Rather, these things are flowing from a life with Christ. In other words, his teaching is not godly because he is speaking about Christ. His teaching perfectly reflects Christ because it is flowing from the Christ-life. To read the passage the first way makes persecutions and sufferings (v. 11) seem out of place with the rest of the list. On the other hand, if Christ is supreme in our lives, our speech, actions, goals, faith, fruit, persecutions, and sufferings will look
like that of Christ. Ultimately, godliness does not result from following this list; this list results from godliness.
The Fruit of the Word
So how are we to walk in godliness? Paul answers the question in the next couple of verses (vs. 14-17). The Christ-life is found only in the Word of God. As a child, Timothy was “acquainted” with the Scriptures and is now encouraged “to continue in what he has learned and has firmly believed.” Without doing a study on the word “continue,” I am going to assume that Paul is challenging Timothy to dig into, to read, to meditate, to study, to apply, and to live out the Word. The Word alone is able to make one wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. The Scripture alone is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. The God-breathed Scripture alone is able to make a man competent and equipped for every good work. If Paul’s list flows from godliness, godliness flows from the Word of God.
Faithfulness to the Word
The ultimate charge is not to continue in the Word, but rather to proclaim the Word. The Word of God must flow out into godliness, but it must also be faithfully preached in every season and in every opportunity. We live in a day when people are migrating to those mentioned in the first paragraph of this reflection. Our aim is to take the Word and preach, reprove, rebuke, and exhort. We must be faithful in pouring ourselves out as a drink offering, pressing on until the fight has been fought and the race has been finished, and looking forward in hope to the award laid up for us in heaven from the Lord for His glory and honor.
Saturday, March 03, 2007
A Lesson in Humility
I thought I would shift gears a little and get more personal in this log. I want this blog to simply by a journal of my spiritual journey which will be much about my time in the Word and what the Lord is teaching me through His Word. Yet, God also teaches us through circumstances and conforms us to His likeness through those experiences.
Ulcerative Colitis
In 1994 I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC). UC is one of two diseases classified as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); the other is Crohn's disease. In simple terms, UC is a disease causing significant inflammation of the large intestine resulting in loose stool, bleeding, cramping, fatigue, and more. UC is often divided into three types depending on the extent of the disease: lower, left-side, or entire colon. My UC is called pan-ulcerative colitis which means that my entire colon is diseased.
Of the 300 million people living in the US, about one million have UC. Presently, they (whoever they are) don't know what causes the disease nor do they have a cure for the disease outside of removing the colon. That is the one positive about UC - since it is localized to the colon, the disease can be eliminated by surgically removing the large intestine. People with Crohn's disease don't have this option as the disease can also affect the small intestine or other parts of the GI tract.
My Journey
When I was first diagnosed with UC, I was really struggling with uncontrollable symptoms. The above mentioned symptoms were occuring along with severe joint pain, vomitting, and periods of fever and chills. I jumped around from doctor to doctor running a battery of tests before finally zeroing in on the diagnosis.
For the next several years, I tried all kinds of things. I took various medications and even tried some drug tests. I experiemented with nutritional, dietery, and alternative doctors and plans. I have learned a great deal about all aspects of the disease and ways of dealing with it.
For the past several years, I've simply learned how to best manage UC in order to best carry on with my life and responsibilities. I've learned what I have to stay away from diet-wise and what I need to be doing to stay as healthy as possible (though this is always a battle). Basically, my symptoms, though present, are managable and tolerable. I visit the bathroom more often than most, have continual diarrhea, and struggle with fatigue. Yet, I can still do just about anything I want to do.
Drugs
One of the grinding things about UC is the drugs. As with all diseases, drugs are used to help control symptoms. The bad things about drugs is they also produce symptoms. For UC, there are various maintenance drugs that have minor side effects. I have taken these off and on over the years and have found little help with them.
At times when my UC is pretty active or "flaring," I usually have to be put on prednizone for a short time to control the inflammation. I hate taking prednizone as it has all kinds of side effects that drive me nuts. There are also side effects with prolonged use of prednizone. Though I only take it for a couple of months at a time, I usually have to be on it about every 12-18 months. Since I've had the disease for about 13 years, the prednisone is adding up. One of the biggest issues with prolonged use is calcium depletion in the bones. I don't want to end up with osteoporosis by the time I'm 50.
To try to curb the use of prednisone, I've started taking an immunosupressant drug about two years ago. It's the next level of drugs used when the maintenance drugs aren't doing enough. This drug also has side effects and potential long-term side effects though I haven't experienced any, particularly in comparison to the prednisone. I really haven't noticed any difference while taking the drug and wonder if it is doing anything at all.
My Options
In January, I had my yearly colonoscopy. I go in every year for the procedure now that I've had the disease for 10+ years. I'm at a higher risk for developing colon cancer. The doctor takes multiple biopsies and does a lot of blood work. All of my tests came back negative for pre-cancer and my blood work was all good. Yet the inflammation was very high as the disease significantly active. I've again gone on another prednisone pulse while still taking my immunosupressant drug. I've also been given a different maintenance drug to try.
This past week, Angela and I met with my GI to discuss where we are and where we're going. Here are the options that are before me:
One, if I feel like my symptoms are manageable and tolerable after the prednisone pulse, I can simply continue taking the immunosuppresant and see if the new maintenance drug will help.
Two, I can step into a new level of drugs in the immunosuppresant family. This is a drug called remicade and it given through IV. It has been very successful in treating the symptoms of IBD but the side effects can be more extreme and the long-term effects, though not fully known, are not very attractive. For one, there is an increased risk of lymphoma. Yet, there is an increased risk of developing cancer with long-term use of prednisone. There is also a greater risk of cancer with long-term active UC. Therefore, I feel a little like I'm flipping a coin.
Three, I can opt for surgery and be done with the disease. Yet, surgury also has its issues whether I choose to do a reconnect or go with an ileostomy.
A Lesson
A fourth option is for God to heal me. Diet, nutrition, exercise, alternative treatments, drugs, etc. have not fully dealth with my disease. All of these have helped and enabled me to carry on fairly normally. Yet, they are no cure and my disease is slowly progressing or at least getting to the point where the prolonged nature of the disease is becoming an issue.
I've prayed consistently and continually for God to take it away. My family and friends have prayed for me. Yet, God allows me to live with this thorn. I can honestly say that I've never been angry or disappointed with God at the seemingly silence to my request. I trust in His sovereign will and purpose in receiving glory through even my weakness.
As I consider the options above, I've been reminded of my place before God. He is my Lord and King and I will continually bow in humility before Him. My only option is to give Him glory through my infirmity and to praise Him for His sustaining work in my life.
I don't have all the answers when it come to God and my disease. In fact, I don't even have the right questions. I simply want to be a ceaseless worshiper; one who worships during times of health and times of sickness. In all things and at all times, may God receive the praise and glory.
Ulcerative Colitis
In 1994 I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC). UC is one of two diseases classified as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); the other is Crohn's disease. In simple terms, UC is a disease causing significant inflammation of the large intestine resulting in loose stool, bleeding, cramping, fatigue, and more. UC is often divided into three types depending on the extent of the disease: lower, left-side, or entire colon. My UC is called pan-ulcerative colitis which means that my entire colon is diseased.
Of the 300 million people living in the US, about one million have UC. Presently, they (whoever they are) don't know what causes the disease nor do they have a cure for the disease outside of removing the colon. That is the one positive about UC - since it is localized to the colon, the disease can be eliminated by surgically removing the large intestine. People with Crohn's disease don't have this option as the disease can also affect the small intestine or other parts of the GI tract.
My Journey
When I was first diagnosed with UC, I was really struggling with uncontrollable symptoms. The above mentioned symptoms were occuring along with severe joint pain, vomitting, and periods of fever and chills. I jumped around from doctor to doctor running a battery of tests before finally zeroing in on the diagnosis.
For the next several years, I tried all kinds of things. I took various medications and even tried some drug tests. I experiemented with nutritional, dietery, and alternative doctors and plans. I have learned a great deal about all aspects of the disease and ways of dealing with it.
For the past several years, I've simply learned how to best manage UC in order to best carry on with my life and responsibilities. I've learned what I have to stay away from diet-wise and what I need to be doing to stay as healthy as possible (though this is always a battle). Basically, my symptoms, though present, are managable and tolerable. I visit the bathroom more often than most, have continual diarrhea, and struggle with fatigue. Yet, I can still do just about anything I want to do.
Drugs
One of the grinding things about UC is the drugs. As with all diseases, drugs are used to help control symptoms. The bad things about drugs is they also produce symptoms. For UC, there are various maintenance drugs that have minor side effects. I have taken these off and on over the years and have found little help with them.
At times when my UC is pretty active or "flaring," I usually have to be put on prednizone for a short time to control the inflammation. I hate taking prednizone as it has all kinds of side effects that drive me nuts. There are also side effects with prolonged use of prednizone. Though I only take it for a couple of months at a time, I usually have to be on it about every 12-18 months. Since I've had the disease for about 13 years, the prednisone is adding up. One of the biggest issues with prolonged use is calcium depletion in the bones. I don't want to end up with osteoporosis by the time I'm 50.
To try to curb the use of prednisone, I've started taking an immunosupressant drug about two years ago. It's the next level of drugs used when the maintenance drugs aren't doing enough. This drug also has side effects and potential long-term side effects though I haven't experienced any, particularly in comparison to the prednisone. I really haven't noticed any difference while taking the drug and wonder if it is doing anything at all.
My Options
In January, I had my yearly colonoscopy. I go in every year for the procedure now that I've had the disease for 10+ years. I'm at a higher risk for developing colon cancer. The doctor takes multiple biopsies and does a lot of blood work. All of my tests came back negative for pre-cancer and my blood work was all good. Yet the inflammation was very high as the disease significantly active. I've again gone on another prednisone pulse while still taking my immunosupressant drug. I've also been given a different maintenance drug to try.
This past week, Angela and I met with my GI to discuss where we are and where we're going. Here are the options that are before me:
One, if I feel like my symptoms are manageable and tolerable after the prednisone pulse, I can simply continue taking the immunosuppresant and see if the new maintenance drug will help.
Two, I can step into a new level of drugs in the immunosuppresant family. This is a drug called remicade and it given through IV. It has been very successful in treating the symptoms of IBD but the side effects can be more extreme and the long-term effects, though not fully known, are not very attractive. For one, there is an increased risk of lymphoma. Yet, there is an increased risk of developing cancer with long-term use of prednisone. There is also a greater risk of cancer with long-term active UC. Therefore, I feel a little like I'm flipping a coin.
Three, I can opt for surgery and be done with the disease. Yet, surgury also has its issues whether I choose to do a reconnect or go with an ileostomy.
A Lesson
A fourth option is for God to heal me. Diet, nutrition, exercise, alternative treatments, drugs, etc. have not fully dealth with my disease. All of these have helped and enabled me to carry on fairly normally. Yet, they are no cure and my disease is slowly progressing or at least getting to the point where the prolonged nature of the disease is becoming an issue.
I've prayed consistently and continually for God to take it away. My family and friends have prayed for me. Yet, God allows me to live with this thorn. I can honestly say that I've never been angry or disappointed with God at the seemingly silence to my request. I trust in His sovereign will and purpose in receiving glory through even my weakness.
As I consider the options above, I've been reminded of my place before God. He is my Lord and King and I will continually bow in humility before Him. My only option is to give Him glory through my infirmity and to praise Him for His sustaining work in my life.
I don't have all the answers when it come to God and my disease. In fact, I don't even have the right questions. I simply want to be a ceaseless worshiper; one who worships during times of health and times of sickness. In all things and at all times, may God receive the praise and glory.
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