Thursday, July 25th
Another beautiful morning...showers passing through with highs in the 80's. Strong storms are suppose to hit after lunch.
With Paul's birthday coming next week...it reminds me of my onset of shingles.
It's been almost a year since I had been diagnosed with shingles. I was diagnosed on July 31st of last year. I was diagnosed quickly and put on the anti-viral medication and pain meds. My shingles were so bad it jumped nerves several times. Very very painful. I have been suffering terribly from the nerve pain left behind after the shingles. I continue to have neuropathy and bursitis.
This morning I woke up with sores in my mouth and eye drainage. :-(
I will work hard to get rid of the sores in my mouth so I don't have to call my doctor. So far I've been pretty lucky getting rid of the sores by myself. :-)
Today my prayers go out for my sister-in-law, Connie, she is going in for surgery this morning. She is having trouble keeping any food or fluids down. Sounds like she has complete blockage.
My cousin, Jon, who was diagnosed with throat cancer. He is starting chemotherapy...5 days on 2 off and repeat...
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Today's Bible Study
What It Means to Fear God
Read | Psalm 112:1-9
As we saw yesterday, the fear of the Lord has nothing to do with terror or trepidation, but rather refers to the appropriate awe and reverence for who God is. It is a quality that we as believers should seek and nurture. Though the expression isn’t heard very often today, it should still be received as a great compliment to be known as a God-fearing man or woman.
Proper fear of the Lord produces all manner of fruit in the Christian’s life. It leads to our hating evil as God does, and it is also the beginning of wisdom (Ps. 111:10) The more we acquire divine understanding, the greater will be our love for the Scriptures and the Lord’s commandments. Furthermore, if we hope to have a strong family with children who grow to be courageous for the truth, it is important that we properly reverence the Lord (Ps. 112:2).
God-fearing people also find that “light arises in the darkness for the upright.” (v. 4) This does not mean that we will never have painful situations or periods of distress in the valley—we will still have trials, headaches, and tears like the rest of mankind. But in our hardships, we are promised the light of deliverance.
The Bible says that “the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and rescues them” (Ps. 34:7). We who believe will be surrounded on all sides so that nothing can get at us without divine permission. Ask God to help you have a proper, reverential fear of Him. It is a request that He will be pleased to honor.
Another great day!
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