Four women showed up at our house yesterday. They brought some money that was raised for us, prayed over us, and brought me some nice company and good conversation :)
Three of them, I was meeting for the first time which opened my eyes up to how huge our support system is. They mentioned several times my faith and my strength and how well I'm holding it together. Something I have heard several times. One of them started to cry as she told me how guilty she felt for waking up angry because she had a blemish and yet saw me around town with a smile on my face in spite of what I'm going through.
I am not trying to boast on myself. My point is that God is at work. I can't take credit for my strength. I have Jesus in my heart. I have a mighty God who I am leaning on and depending on for strength. He is obviously at work and others are obviously seeing Him at work in me. The bible says those who hope upon the Lord, He will renew their strength. Isaiah 40:30-31. I am so thankful that God has been faithful and true to His word. Because He has renewed my strength.
I am so thankful for those ladies yesterday. Saint Matthews is a small town. People know my situation around here. But if I try to hide under a wig, the rest of the world will see me as a "normal" person. I'm going to let them see that I am different, that I am sick. And I'm going to pray that when they see me smile that they will see Christ in me, the hope of glory. Maybe they will ask, "how do you do it?" I hope they do, because I would love to share :)
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