Sunday, November 1, 2009

Just Enough

One year ago today I entitled my blog "Opportunity to Believe God for a Miracle". I want to give the Lord Jesus praise for His sustaining grace and His strengthening power. He has proven yet once again His trustworthiness, faithfulness and goodness.

I am the healed and not yet. I continue to walk by faith and by faith I will continue to walk. Jesus Christ is Lord, ALS is not.

One of the many things I am learning on this journey of faith is a greater empathy for individuals with a disability. Previously I was oblivious to accessible issues, ADA recommendations, grab bars, ramps, transportation that accommodates my power chair and doors that open automatically. I am now grateful for them. I have learned that some accessible hotel rooms meet the letter of the law while others meet the spirit of it.

I wonder how many Christians do just enough to get by? You know, say the prayer, get a back row seat ticket to heaven and all the while thinking they have done something worth being rewarded for. Of course that is not the attitude of Jesus and he proved it in life and death. And it should not be ours either. And we should prove it with our life of good works that bring glory to the Father.

In addition to giving praise to my God, I want to honor Genelle for her love, for her terrific attitude, for never complaining, for doing things that I currently cannot do. I am blessed beyond description. Thank you beautiful. I love you...more.

And thank you all for your prayers.

PrairieParson

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Dear friends, I (Lori) was searching online for old friends and found Parson on the Prairie. Scott realized the last you guys talked was around the election, and from your Nov 09 blog much has changed in your life.

Our persistent prayers on your behalf begin now. Psalm 27 (Amplified) 13[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living! 14 Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord.

With our deep love and appreciation for all you have sown into our lives, Scott & Lori