My Refuge

 



I've been in this bed for five days now.  


And on this Sabbath morning I am considering what I have learned and gained.


A continued appreciation for modern medicine and science, but that has been a pattern in my life I have relied heavily on.  


My imperfect body struggles a bit more than some, but it offers me the chance to become more empathetic to those who face lifelong struggles of immobility, physical pain, and seclusion.  


I get the chance to be the recipient of prayers, well-wishes and service of many, when receiving  doesn't come as naturally as giving for me.  I believe that is called pride and I'm working on it😊. 


In a world where I more often am moving from task to task and ever busy I have had time to simply think and ponder and reflect.  


To listen to scripture when I couldn't read it.  


To comprehend how many blessings I have in my life and my reliance on Jesus Christ.  


To find peace and comfort amidst the difficult.  The pain doesn't go away but I can see beyond it with His help. 


This morning as the light slowly fills my window with the hope of another new day, I feel the love of the many caring for me, the strength of my heart beating and lungs taking each new breath and the promise of beautiful days to come.  


And I echo these beautiful words by President Ezra Taft Benson, "


Be faithful. Keep the commandments. Establish a deep and abiding relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Know that He is there—always there. Reach out to Him. He does answer prayers. He does bring peace. He does give hope. In the words of the Psalmist: “He is my refuge and my fortress: … in him will I trust.”(Psalm 91:2). 




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