Soooo thankful for all of your precious prayers, friendships, and encouragement for my pains and aches. God is so good [as usual!]. My pain started easing up yesterday, as soon as I read the first comment left by sister Lisa. I was able to go to work last night. Everything went smoothly. Despite the usual busyness, I knew, the Lord was with me, guiding me, strengthening me.
Thank you for all of your petitions that boldly arrived at His throne! My neck is achy but that’s the norm for me ever since I sustained that neck injury from the hospital back in 1997.
I always treasure your comments and sometimes, I go back and read them again and again when I need encouragement. It truly helps to know that I’m not alone in this journey.
Sister Mary’s comment got stuck in my mind:
“If I was there, I'd give you my mineral ice too and add to your new perfume tray. I love that stuff! But long distance, I hold you in my heart and pray God's healing over your aching neck and shoulder. It's a pleasure to stand in the gap for you, my friend. I'm believing for a pain free, quiet weekend and favor of God everywhere you step. We're close in thought and spirit.”
It reminded me of that broken alabaster jar [Mark 14:3], where the expensive perfume was poured on the Lord’s head. As if I could see the broken jar laying on the floor near Jesus’ feet, that’s how I feel. Broken. An aging process! But I can only hope that despite me being a broken vessel, I pray that I’m letting out the sweet aroma that is pleasing to the Lord. If I'm always just going to have pains and my joints will be rusty, I might as well just bring this broken vessel daily and surrender to His feet.
Oh, to have that distinct aroma pleasing to You Oh Lord. I want to remain broken and empty so that Your glory can shine through me, Oh Lord. When I’m broken You empower me. When I’m empty, You fill me up. Thank You Lord for Your mercy and love. Help me to do the right things and may everything I do or say glorify You, Lord. May the essence of my worship regard You with my utmost love and respect. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
How wonderful that must be if all of His children are walking around, emitting that distinct aroma that not only pleases the Lord, but draws others to Jesus, through those broken vessels!
“14But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. 15For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16To the one we are the smell of death; to the other, the fragrance of life. And who is equal to such a task? 17Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, like men sent from God.” ~ 2 Cor.2:14-17 [NIV]
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1 week ago
You are such a blessing to so many. Don't you just love how sisters in Christ can come alongside of you and ...pray? What a privilege and honor we have.
ReplyDeleteI've been gone much of the week for some alone time in the mountains. I hope to share some of what I learned this past week in the coming days ahead. God is so good.
Blessings and love to you,
Debbie
How wonderful! Amen. We are a sweet aroma because of what Christ has done.
ReplyDeleteI will finish reading this tom.
Happy weekend my friend.
God bless.
xo
Rosel ~
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you are experiencing pain! I can relate to your thoughts on nurses taking care of nurses. Being a stylist ~ your worse nightmare is having another stylist sit in your chair LOL we each have our own ideas and ways in which we cut or at times even "hear" what the other is asking for! Which my guess is that is the same from one nurse to another!
But one thing you can count on is this: No matter the request.... JESUS already knows and comes to care, love, heal, comfort, & strengthen in ways far better than we could ever ask ! Lifting you my dear friend to HIM knowing HE is already on it!
I love you
You are such a source of encouragement. I want to emulate your attitude of choosing to see pain as part of being broken before God so He can be larger though you.
ReplyDeleteRosel, I hope you feel better soon. I will add you to my prayer list. ~Ron
ReplyDeleteStill praying for you Rosel. God's blessings. Lloyd
ReplyDeleteNumbers 6:24-26 “The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.”’
ReplyDeleteWhen I think of these beautiful words of scriture, can cannot help but feel the hand of my Lord Savior Jesus carrying me. May you hear the loving voice of the Good Shepherd and know that you are in His hand.
Rosel, what a lovely touching post. Again, so very sorry for your pain dear one. I love the prayer, especially...."Oh, to have that distinct aroma pleasing to You Oh Lord. I want to remain broken and empty so that Your glory can shine through me, Oh Lord. When I’m broken You empower me. When I’m empty, You fill me up. "
ReplyDeleteThank you dear one for sharing. ((((Rosel))))
My healing prayers for you at this time, dear Sister-in-Christ. You are a blessing to all who read your posts; to God be the Glory, Amen. Jo
ReplyDeleteLifting you up to the Father's throne sis, love you very much.
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