Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Highs -n- Lows Living with the Disease
Another Beautiful Day!
I've been working with a health coach, taking small steps towards helping myself in the areas I can. Yesterday, before I went to my session with Christina M. I was still puffy under my eyes from the swelling and hurting, my appointment was at 4:30pm. :-(
Today, I am starting to monitor everything...what I eat, any stresses, when I have pain and the level of my pain. This way I can identify and cut out anything contributing to my symptoms.
The DM and Lupus has affected my skin, hair, body, my physically appearance and my emotional well-being. I have been working really hard at staying positive and remaining thankful for what I can continue to do.
When I was sitting around yesterday I started looking through some old pictures and comparing them to my current pictures...wow what a difference...I know I shouldn't :-) In these pictures you can see me before my diagnosis...I was diagnosed with DM & Lupus in 2012, that's when I started covering myself from head to toe. In some of the pictures you can see I am very swollen and others my swelling is under control...I never know from day to day how my day will go...
I'm so thankful for the support of my family and friends...
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Today's Bible Study
My Assurance: God Is in Control
By Charles Stanley
Read | Jeremiah 32:17
During one of the most trying seasons of my life, I would sit by the fire with a dear friend and pour out my heart. Since this man was a good listener, he could sense when I felt discouraged, and he would remind me that God is in control. This truth became an anchor in my life; no matter how much the adversity intensified, I took comfort in knowing that my heavenly Father is sovereign.
The Lord has absolute rule, control, and authority over the universe and everything in it. Scripture states that there is “one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all” (Eph. 4:6).
Consider the assurances that this truth provides for believers. First, if God created everything and has complete power over all, then nothing can happen apart from His direction and permission. Second, we know from the Bible that He is intimately involved in our personal lives and cares about the details of each day. Third, Romans 8:28 guarantees that He makes something beautiful for His children from every circumstance—even situations that seem painful and wrong. If our loving Father protects us in this way, we can experience peace in the present and confidence about the future.
In painful times, how do you view God? Especially during hardships and heartbreak, it’s important to remember that He is in control. Focusing on His sovereignty will give you the confidence to carry on. Reread today’s passage, paying particular attention to the power, love, and ability of your heavenly Father.
Looking forward to another great day....
Monday, March 17, 2014
His Plan Will Stand - Joel & Victoria Osteen
“There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the LORD’s counsel — that will stand.”
(Proverbs 19:21, NKJV)
God is strategic. He has laid out an exact plan for our lives right down to the smallest details. He knows the people you need to meet in order to fulfill your destiny. He knows who is going to give you a good break and who is going to put in a good word for you. He knows when someone is going to need to be there to help you out of a difficult time. God has it all figured out. He is not vague or approximate. He is orchestrating your life right down to the very second, causing you to be at the right place at the right time so you can meet the right people that He has ordained before the foundation of the world.
You probably can look over your life and see how, time after time, God directed your steps to the exact moment. If you had been ten seconds earlier or ten seconds later, things would have played out differently. That’s God orchestrating His plan. That’s God ordering your steps. All you have to do is stay faithful to Him and follow His leading because in the end, His plan will stand!
Father, thank You for orchestrating my life. I trust that my times are in Your hands. I trust that You are working things out for my good as I keep my faith and hope in You in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Highs -n- Lows Living with the Disease
Another Beautiful Day!
Happy St Patrick's Day!
Today we are planning to meet Kris for lunch in Rochester and then going for a walk at the mall.
I meet up with my health coach at 4:30...
I am so thankful for my family and friends...
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Today's Bible Study
God’s Sovereignty
By Charles Stanley
Read | Ephesians 1:11
Some people question whether the Lord is truly in control. They learn about tragedies in the world and wonder if perhaps God isn’t powerful enough to overcome all evil. Or they encounter what seems like an insurmountable obstacle in their own life and come to the conclusion that His power is limited.
My friend, we certainly don’t understand everything that happens in this life. But we know from Scripture that God has ultimate authority. As Psalm 103:19 says, “The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, and His sovereignty rules over all.”
Consider the far-reaching implications of that verse: God has total control in all the universe. He reigns over everything and everyone, and His power surpasses all other strength. The terms omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient are often used to describe Him. In other words, our God is all-powerful, He exists everywhere, and He is all-knowing. This means there is nothing beyond His knowledge or His ability to direct.
And this limitless, unfathomable God, who is unhindered and fully in control, adopts us as His children. What an amazing thought! As we begin to grasp this truth, peace and rest will flood our souls.
If you believe in an all-powerful God, is that idea simply “head knowledge,” or does it affect the way you think and feel? When you realize that nothing happens apart from His awareness, direction, and loving purpose, it becomes possible to lay down fear and truly experience His peace
Looking forward to another great day...
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