“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.” James 1:2 NLT
The last couple of days have been crazy!! The doctor thinks I had an allergic reaction which made my throat swell, as well as put pressure on my ears and eyes. That led to new eye issues and a bonus trip to the eye doctor on Friday. He said that I didn't have a retinal detachment (which was very good news!) but that eye isn't stable and I have increased edema/fluid in the macula (that is what led to macular hole surgery in my other eye). I couldn't ask for a better eye specialist - SO thankful for him - but it was a hard day.
It was a reminder that no knows what will happen with my eyes. We wait and see. And I am not really great at waiting! But as these eye/health issues continue, I am understanding more and more about the character of God, and that He is RIGHT HERE if I will choose to lean into Him.
My devo tonight was written by Lacey Buchanan, whose son Christian was born with a rare medical condition that causes blindness along with many other health challenges. By the way - Christian fell yesterday and broke his nose in two places. Please pray for the Buchanan family!!! Her story inspires me, and I had to share what I read. I am so in awe of our God who knows exactly what we need! As I lean into Him, my fear vanishes. So thankful!!
"Watching Christian learn to walk taught me a lot about taking steps of faith in darkness when I can't see where God is directing me. My son trusts me to lead him safely, even though he can't see where each step will take him. In the same way, how much more will my Father lead me where I need to go? God promises to lead the blind by ways they have not known and to make dark places light. I don't have to have all the answers. I don't have to know what God is doing. All I have to do is take God's hands and let Him guide me, just as Christian holds my fingers as I guide him safely. The biggest lesson is that I don't have to see in order to trust Him. I only need to walk." Lacey Buchanan, Through The Eyes of Hope
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