The Lesson

I'm an avid believer in that God gives us trials for our benefit, and when I'm faced with a new one, I always try to look for the lesson to be learned.  In February of 2016, I was told that I had some health problems.  I was administered to (which, if you've never heard of this, is generally two elders pouring consecrated oil on you, placing their hands on your head, and praying over you) in April.  I felt better after that administration than I had in a very long time...but in early June, my problems started coming back.  I'm not as bad as I was, but I'm still kind of fighting some things.

    Anyways, I'm heading to my favorite week of the year next week.  It's our Church Reunion.  We'll be in Iowa, having fun, learning about God, and growing closer to Him and each other.
    Well, I was kind of nervous about this, because even here at home I don't have the strength I normally would.  And if I don't have the strength here, how am I supposed to have the strength I need at a camp?!
    I was sitting in church tonight contemplating this, when the following words popped into my head.  I guess you could say that this is the lesson I have learned so far from this particular trial.

I waited for a blessing;

Who knew what Thou could give?

I thought that Thou would heal me --

Then in my strength I could live.

Thou, too, had waited for me,

And for my sacrifice.

While I had asked for healing,

Only giving would suffice.

And now, I need Thy blessing --

I know what Thou can give.

Here, take my broken body...

In Thy strength, I would live.

~ H. Paige Edwards

June 8th, 2016