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Heaven Knows
Topic Started: Aug 21 2010, 04:02 AM (30 Views)
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“Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger; in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report; genuine, yet regarded as impostors; known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.” (2 Corinthians 6: 4-10)

There is a song we sing in the church I attend (when I can get there). ‘Oh, lead me, lead me to the cross.’ It’s a good sentiment – asking to be led to the cross of Christ. Yet, for many of us, that road is much harder than most realize.

For those of us who deal with chronic challenges and chronic pain, the road to the cross may be far more similar to the path Christ willingly walked. I’m not sure any of us would have chosen this path if there were another way.

What difficult, challenging lives we live. What hard days and nights we endure. Yes, we are on a similar path. And that path leads us to the one true hope we have – God.

It helps me to look to the life of Paul. His was no easy road – yet he counted himself rich because he knew the sincere love and the power of God. He knew God’s glory.

These may not be the words you want to hear today. They may sound like empty, trite platitudes to you as you read. How can you feel rich, when in pain? How can you be sorrowful and yet rejoice? The answer lies in the above verse.

By the power of God. God can and will get you through whatever you are facing. It may not be the outcome you desire. But it will be the outcome that leads you directly to the foot of the cross of Christ. It is there, and only there, that you will find the love and the power to walk this road.

And at the foot of the cross? You will meet God. You will meet Him in a way that those who do not suffer with chronic challenges may never know. Is it worth it? Heaven knows.

About the Author
Deni Weber lives in Valparaiso, Indiana and is challenged by Porphyria, Ankylosing Spondylistis, Celiac Sprue, and other chronic conditions. Deni sees God leading her on a “parade of daily adventures” towards knowing His love, mercy, and grace. Deni can be contacted at EncouragingWords@me.com. You can visit her website at http://www.pathwaysforchange.com/Encouragement .


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