Highs -n- Lows Living with the Disease

Monday, July 8th

Another beautiful morning.  We are looking at high 80's. Storms possible tonight...
We have an air quality advisory through today. 

TODAY IS THE DAY :-)
Paul and I are heading up to the U of M to get the results from all the tests I've had the last couple of months.  I'm ready to finally get the confirmation that I have Dermatomyositis or find out what it is I do have.  :-)

I slept like a log last night.  Paul made it up before I did this morning.  :-)

I'm looking forward to the new opportunities that are ahead of me...I know God will bring me out of this situation with much more than I started with.  I may not be able to do what I used to but I will still be able to do a lot. :-)

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I decided not to turn in my resume  for the job I saw in the newspaper. I need to focus on getting better...the disease isn't undercontrol yet.  It wouldn't be fair to put the employer or any of my coworkers in that position... 

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Today's Bible Study:

Our Convictions: Our Defense

Read | Genesis 39:1,4,6-9

The only way that you’re going to build a defense against untruth is to saturate your mind with truth. You must, therefore, spend time in the Bible, undergirding your belief system with God’s reality so you can easily spot error.

This is similar to the way a chef creates his own version of a well-known recipe. While adjusting ingredients, he conducts repeated taste tests; only by checking his creation against the original cuisine can he determine the accuracy of his recipe. Otherwise, it would be as futile as trying to produce Coquilles St. Jacques by comparing the flavors to a fast-food sandwich!

God’s Word is our standard. Look over your belief system. What do you believe about marriage? Is it for life? Or do you believe it’s okay to bail whenever it becomes inconvenient or cramps your style? And what about children? Friends? Finances? Morality? Church? What about those “hot button” social issues we hear so much about?

If you are unsure where to stand on any of these issues, then it is imperative that you sit down with a Bible and begin researching until you hear God’s answers. Find Scripture concerning each area, and ask the Holy Spirit, “What does this passage really mean?”

Do not simply ask, “How can I interpret this passage in a way to suit myself?” The world operates by that philosophy, which is known as moral relativism. Instead, ask the Lord to mold your convictions through His Word. It is amazing how the Holy Spirit will equip and embolden you to stand for what you believe.

Another great day!