Today was a unique day. I had an appointment to get blood work and some other medical stuff handled. I met with someone in the practice that I had never met before, which meant going through a more detailed medical history than normal. And just a note - other than being tired and having some bone pain, I feel great right now. The medical provider was surprised at how much has happened in the last few years. It does sound like a lot when you say it all at once - it was funny because I was talking about eye injections and his response was “wow, you have been through more in the last four years than most people deal with in 20 years.”
Then the medical provider asked if it was okay to share a scripture and pray with me. I said “Sure!” And then had a chance to tell him how God had been with me every step on this journey and I had learned more about His love for me in this season than I ever have before. The man said, “I could tell you were a believer just by the way you were sharing your history; you were so calm and upbeat about it.” He then said that it had been a blessing working with me.
This was the verse that He shared:
“The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.” Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT
Such a great reminder of how God is with us, no matter where we find ourselves. As I read this devo and verse tonight, I was reminded again that we have a choice in how we respond to our circumstances, and God will use it for good if we will let Him.
“When you choose to defy the enemy with the joy that Jesus died to give you, you will become a powerful force in the world today. God can use joyful Christians who are bold enough to hang onto their joy no matter what is going on in their circumstances.” - Carol McLeod
“But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy.” Psalms 5:11 NLT
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