I Take Comfort in This

This morning I read a scripture that truly says it all: "At least I can take comfort in this: Despite the pain, I have not denied the words of the Holy One." Job 6:10  I relate so much to this scripture!  MS brings so much pain, whether it be physical pain such as my legs and arms, or mental pain such as depression or anxieties, but through all of this pain there is one thing I have never done and that is deny the Lord's word. Just like Job, I find comfort in the Lord's words.  His word heals my soul and allows me to find comfort, joy and peace in my illness.  I also know that even though I am  one of God's children, i am not immune to suffering. I live in a place where suffering has become normal, but that does not mean that I should sit and complain, but rather I should find joy in my suffering.  I know that God is using my suffering to transform my character and the character of those around me.  He is using this suffering in a way that will be beautiful.  He has used my suffering to bring me closer to him, and I am perfectly fine with that! I have learned to rely on the Lord, to rely on  his Grace to pull me through, and his grace is beautiful!

Lord in Heaven, I praise you this morning! I am thankful for the grace you pour onto me and my family.  I thank you for bringing me closer to you and I pray for continued guidance during my trials.  I thank you for my life and the trials that have come with it. I thank you for your word and the healing peace that pours out of it an a daily basis. Thank you Lord.  Amen.