God is my refuge and my strength;
an ever-present help in a time of trouble.
Psalm 46:1
I spent 4 days  in the hospital. Severe asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, iv steroids. I have had enough steroids to make the Incredible Hulk seem benign. And this is the 2nd time in the hospital in just over 3 months. The hospital was a safe place to be and recuperate, a refuge. But my refuge, Who I run to over and over is not a place but a Person. My God. I have not been strong through this but He is. I struggled simply to breathe. God was my all. When I struggle to breathe, my thoughts are fairly consumed with all God can do. That even though hospitals are a great help, He is my Healer.  He  is my strength and refuge.
Jehovah Rophi– God Who Heals.
Ever Present
I need to make God present in every thought , not just when sick or in times of trouble, although that is an easy time to think of Him. Didn’t we as children run to Mom or Dad when we had a problem? Why is it so easy to just go on with our days without a thought when things are going well? Why do I want to be so self sufficient? Only  God is  sufficient. When I depend only on myself, I will always fail. Sure, maybe not at first. But I will eventually fall.  God alone is my strength and refuge.  He never fails.  Do you tend to rely on yourself? Is your self worth related to all you can do? I know that I have been there. Right now I am in a wheelchair. I hate being pushed around by other people. I feel like a toddler “I want to do it myself!” Not just because of the embarrassment but because it’s hard to be dependent.  But I already am, I just have to admit it. Do you struggle with this?  How do you keep your reliance on God ?
Christina Renee
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