Rest Contented

This year, I'm sharing my "Treasures" of my study of my "Ponder the Morsels" book. I've picked 11 Psalms to study throughout 2013. Today I studied Psalm 8. Here is what I learned.

I am already in the soft embrace of the Eternal, so why do you beckon me to leave, saying, “Fly like a bird to the mountains. Psalm 11:1 (VOICE)

I’ve already run for dear life straight to the arms of God. So why would I run away now? Psalm 11:1 (MSG)

I ·trust in the Lord for protection [find refuge in the Lord]. So why do you say to me, “·Fly [Flee] like a bird to your mountain. Psalm 11:1 (EXB)

Safety. Embrace. Happy. 

Yesterday, Max, my parakeet, accompanied me to my Doctor’s appointment. Throughout the office visit, Max sat on my shoulder talking and chatting. The Staff and Doctor went in and out of the door, and Max stayed contented on my shoulder. Why would he fly away, knowing that he was safe and secure on my shoulder? 

Throughout the office visit, Max talked and chatted. His favorite word was “happy”. My Doctored enjoyed Max’s visit, which was evident by her laughter. 

Max was so content and felt at ease on my shoulder, so much so, that he settled down and cleaned his feathers, walked around on my shoulder and chatted happily. Max’s actions displayed his contentment and security. 

I can think of no better place to be than in the arms of God. But there is a difference of being in the arms of God and fighting to be released, to resting and being content in the arms of God. 

Resting contented in the arms of God. I have to say that the past few months, I’ve been doing some fighting to get out of God’s soft embrace. Oh, I didn’t want to leave His embrace, but I was not content on where He “had placed me”. More pain, having to take more medications, struggling with the ‘whys’ of it all.... but thankfully, God didn’t let me break free of His embrace. Resting contented in the arms of God, knowing full well that He knows what He is doing and He has a well designed plan. I’m to simply rest and accept God’s hug. 

To create a positive day, I need to stop struggling and rest contented in the safe and secure arms of God. 

Details by God's Design!

Yesterday I was to see my Pain Management Doctor. I was moving slow in the morning. I was to be in the shower around 8:15, but just couldn't move. At 8:20 the phone rang. It was my doctor's office. The doctor had an emergency and they needed to cancel my appointment. They knew I needed my meds and wanted to figure out how I could get my prescription. If I was in the shower I wouldn't have been able to discuss what I needed. Sometimes moving slow can be designed by God! :>)

Have you noticed the ways God worked the details in your life?

I'll share another example: A few years ago, I was heading out to my physical therapy. I got to my car, got in and started the motor. As I looked around to back out, my car was SURROUNDED by geese! They wouldn't move. I tired honking the horn, gunning the engine. They just stood there. I was trapped in my car. Then the geese just walked away. It was the strangest thing. I left for my PT appointment....on the way, I came upon an accident. It had just happened. If those geese hadn't surrounded my car, I would have been at that intersection at the moment of the accident. God knew that with my pain, I couldn't handle more; so, He used geese to keep me from leaving!!!! He's so creative!!!

God works in the details. Whether it's geese to keep me from leaving, or just making me have a 'slow day' so I wouldn't miss a phone call. Now your turn. Tell me about the times God showed Himself in the details of your life! Let's celebrate His goodness together!

You can post it here, or go to http://illnesstwitters.ning.com/forum/topics/god-in-the-details, and add your comments there.

Praising God for His goodness is a great way to create a positive day!

Max's Greeting!

Yesterday, I had a doctor's appointment, then had to stop at a few stores, and finished at Walgreens to get my meds and milk. It was HOT out, a heat index of 100! After being out and about for a few hours my pain level was way too high, so I was glad to get home. I opened the door and was greeted with chirps from Max. He continued chirping as I put away the milk and other stuff. I finally was able to crash on the sofa. Max immediately flew to my shoulder and said, "happy, happy, happy". I laughed and said, "I was happy I was home too!" It was a very cute way to end a hectic day and start relaxing.

Each day, no matter how painful or "bad" the day seems, there is always something positive to be found. Keep creating a positive day--it's so worth it!