Day 5- The Father And The Flu
I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.
Psalm 17:6
This morning, I attended church. During the start of the service, I started getting a little tired, so I drank some coffee. Halfway during the service, I felt like passing out. I was exhausted and did not know why.
I did not want to sleep while the pastor was preaching and be condemned as a heathen, so I quietly exited the service and made my way to another room to lie down. I lay for about 15 min, but I still felt fatigued. I made the decision to go home and take a nap, but as I walked to my car I could barely stand. I felt so weak.
When I got home, I started getting chills. I put on two more layers of clothing and set the thermostat for five more degrees, to no avail. By then I knew that I probably had the flu. I felt like Death Incarnate.
I asked God my Father, "Why? I was having such a good time at church. Why would you let me get so sick all of a sudden?"
He answered, "Tom, if anything, this sickness has brought you closer to me. Before you were distracted, but now you are praying and seeking My face. Nothing can separate you from me, not even sickness."
I know of several theological answers to the question, "Why does God allow suffering?" But honestly, all I know is that when I am weak and despair of sickness and death, it is a great opportunity to feel God's presence and draw close to Him. He is with us both on the mountain and in the valley.
Father, no matter what happens, let me praise You. Let me seek You in sickness and health, for You are the source of all comfort. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Psalm 17:6
This morning, I attended church. During the start of the service, I started getting a little tired, so I drank some coffee. Halfway during the service, I felt like passing out. I was exhausted and did not know why.
I did not want to sleep while the pastor was preaching and be condemned as a heathen, so I quietly exited the service and made my way to another room to lie down. I lay for about 15 min, but I still felt fatigued. I made the decision to go home and take a nap, but as I walked to my car I could barely stand. I felt so weak.
When I got home, I started getting chills. I put on two more layers of clothing and set the thermostat for five more degrees, to no avail. By then I knew that I probably had the flu. I felt like Death Incarnate.
I asked God my Father, "Why? I was having such a good time at church. Why would you let me get so sick all of a sudden?"
He answered, "Tom, if anything, this sickness has brought you closer to me. Before you were distracted, but now you are praying and seeking My face. Nothing can separate you from me, not even sickness."
I know of several theological answers to the question, "Why does God allow suffering?" But honestly, all I know is that when I am weak and despair of sickness and death, it is a great opportunity to feel God's presence and draw close to Him. He is with us both on the mountain and in the valley.
Father, no matter what happens, let me praise You. Let me seek You in sickness and health, for You are the source of all comfort. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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