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By Deborah Wolf
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I tell her that she is the healthiest sick person I know. She has had diabetes since 1975. In 2000, she had breast cancer. I can’t remember when she was diagnosed with high blood pressure, and of course this heart arrhythmia has been around for several years.
At the age of eighty two, she has lived twice as long as she thought she would live. She has had a rich life as a gifted artist, talented seamstress, student of the Bible, loving wife and mother, homemaker, excellent cook, and loving caregiver. As long as I can remember, she has devoured books, one after another, always ready for each new adventure of thought.
This night as she settles into bed, the thoughts of the day begin to flood her mind. Should she have asked more questions? How can the doctors be sure she is taking the right medication? Did she remember to take every pill? Did she remember to check her blood sugar before bed?
Then she remembers the words of Paul, “. . . We take every thought captive so that it is obedient to Christ.” 2 Cor.10:5b (GW)
She begins to shut out this day’s concerns and tomorrow’s worries as she lifts her needs upward to the throne room of God’s love. Then she ends her prayers the way she does each night, with the words of Psalm 23.
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (ESV)
She says she never gets through these precious words twice before sweet sleep covers her like a warm blanket.
I thank God for this wonderful woman, my mother. I ask Him to bless her with the prayer of Jude, in verse two; “Mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance.” (NIV) Because I know that if she has more than enough mercy, peace, and love to meet her needs; then our Shepherd has blessed her beyond measure. She truly has everything she needs for this day and for all of her tomorrows yet to come.
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