I'm a pretty healthy 42 yr old woman, happily married with three great kids. We have our struggles from time to time, but nothing serious. Our health is steady and good, and the kids don't have any learning challenges. My husband and I both love the Lord and we're all active in our church.
But you know, things can change so fast. My daughter's very close friend was admitted to the hospital today. She has severe ulcerative colitis and they can't get it under control. The problem came on gradually, but now that it is here, it is present and a problem. Their lives will be impacted by this for the long haul.
I was reading about a woman who was healthy and suddenly got diagnosed with MS. Within 3 yrs she could no longer walk unassisted. We have a friend who is not even 33 and has been diagnosed. It is scary, but so real.
It makes me think of being as grateful and active as I can be right now, enjoying the movement and freedom I have. Life goes too fast and as we age, there are no guarantees.
Another friend has had a series of what seem like strokes, and she is just not returning to her former self. It isn't clear if she ever will. This lady is not even 60 yrs old. So much life left to live, but the golden years are looking very different from how she thought they would look.
As we usher in a new president elect of the United States, I hope people will remember there are no guarantees, and will be more faithful to pray DAILY for those in leadership. God appoints leaders and will use them for His purposes, which are not always sunshine, freedom and roses as we'd like to think. When under God's judgment, He will use leaders to exact the actions He wants to see happen. May we not be lazy and content to just let things unfold as they may, but let us be propelled to pray regularly for God to have mercy on us, His people, and bring about righteousness in the hearts of men.
J Dub
But you know, things can change so fast. My daughter's very close friend was admitted to the hospital today. She has severe ulcerative colitis and they can't get it under control. The problem came on gradually, but now that it is here, it is present and a problem. Their lives will be impacted by this for the long haul.
I was reading about a woman who was healthy and suddenly got diagnosed with MS. Within 3 yrs she could no longer walk unassisted. We have a friend who is not even 33 and has been diagnosed. It is scary, but so real.
It makes me think of being as grateful and active as I can be right now, enjoying the movement and freedom I have. Life goes too fast and as we age, there are no guarantees.
Another friend has had a series of what seem like strokes, and she is just not returning to her former self. It isn't clear if she ever will. This lady is not even 60 yrs old. So much life left to live, but the golden years are looking very different from how she thought they would look.
As we usher in a new president elect of the United States, I hope people will remember there are no guarantees, and will be more faithful to pray DAILY for those in leadership. God appoints leaders and will use them for His purposes, which are not always sunshine, freedom and roses as we'd like to think. When under God's judgment, He will use leaders to exact the actions He wants to see happen. May we not be lazy and content to just let things unfold as they may, but let us be propelled to pray regularly for God to have mercy on us, His people, and bring about righteousness in the hearts of men.
J Dub
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