Imparting Grace~He Has it in His Hands

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What a week  we've  had.. I mean, all of us! I don't know about you,  but this whole pandemic  sort of took me by surprise..Yes, I know it started in China and   was  seemingly racing   about from nation to nation last week.  I  was  so saddened and upset by the toll it was taking in Italy, but I suppose  I still felt rather far removed from it all. Then  last week it was on our mainland.. and to tell the truth we had no idea it had been hidden away  within its hosts, as it lies  silent for  several days  before it rears its ugly head.. well, there is so much we do not know about it  that is the part that is rather terrifying in and of itself.  We just learn about it a little more each day until now  less than a week later  we  only really know what we  have gleaned   from reports  coming for the other countries affected.  But we, also, know that our very best resources are frantically working around the clock to keep us as safe, as we are willing to be,  given our  obedience to the guidleines that are being set before us.. 

I will confess, at first, I thought it was mostly politically motivated, this being an election year. Then my  scientific  daughter and son in law got ahold of my mind and heart and convinced me of the seriousness of  co-vid19. Now I just  so wish that everyone was taking it seriously and  staying at home...  not   going out and spreading  it around...  for  top doctors are saying the numbers are exponentially more than  are being reported,  and even areas like mine that   appear to be  clear of  the contagion are absolutely not!

But,  even knowing and finally understanding the ramifications of this, I am not  afraid..  I'm 70,  a type II diabetic,  and have  stage III kidney disease, because of long term meds a doctor had me on...I have no fear of  this  encroaching  virus... it holds no sway over me. Oh, I'm practicing self quarantine and  washing my hands  like mad.. but my mind and  heart are  completely at peace about it all. I know  the Father...  His love,  His provision,  His watch care over me..  that anytime I even do stupid things  and put myself in jeopardy,  He has been there to pick me up,  or even keep me from falling!  Consequences, yes, Ive suffered  those...  but  they taught me to put my  entire trust and faith in Him and not in myself. He has seen me through   skin cancer and skin grafts on my face,  torn meniscuses   and  severe pain and  inability to be mobile,  he has  seen me through  the most excruciating pain imaginable  during these shingles I've had  this winter,  and through it all I know now His presence and loving care  over me..  even when I cried out "WHY?"    He answered softly,  "Because, in your suffering you  are  understanding the love I and My Son  have for you..You are aligned in the suffering my Son endured  to  ransome you  from the precipice of sin, death,  and  separation from Me." 

It is all for love!  And I  understood  and  praised Him even more..I have learned so much.. and I almost feel like  it was  in preparation of this new  season of my life...  where  we are walking into unknown  paths,  but knowing He is right here beside us, actually carrying us,  I know there is absolutely nothing to fear!

So I am spending my hours  thinking Spring 

and loving the the  gardens coming alive outside!

         

 

And enjoying and praising  God for each new day what e're may come 

It is all held fast in His hand!