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“Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for You are the one I praise.”  Jeremiah 30:17 (NIV)

Healing happens one moment at a time , continual bandaging, nurtured by the Father until the moment our pain transforms into joy.  Witnessed this first hand as I watched a friend’s little girl making giant strides in walking.  Now you might think what’s so amazing about that – all children have to learn to walk.  But this girl started life weighing under two pounds.  She has leaped over many hurdles and at almost two, her sweet smile reminds me that God is the only one who numbers our days.  Every sound of laughter is a gift to be treasured.  Many years ago, I held my daughter in my arms as she tenderly met her Savior at the age of two.  Her days were numbered and no doctor or medicine could change God’s plan.  Healing seemed impossible when empty arms were consumed with sadness, but God graciously kept me close to His heart.  Day by day, moment by moment He transformed my pain into joy.  A different joy that rests and finds peace in God’s sovereign will.  Dark hair and gorgeous blue eyes have smiled at me this week, so much like the one I have missed all these years.  I could have pulled away, hiding in the remembrance or crying out for answers, yet instead I treasured each moment.  Grabbing her hand and helping her walk, I realized God was still holding my hand helping me make giant strides.

“Father, help us to cherish the moments we have and accept the healing grace that moves us past the pain.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
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