“…Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5b NIV
This is a verse I have needed these past 2 weeks. I injured my back and have been diagnosed with sciatica. Not much that doctors can do, but give me pain medication and prescribe lots of rest. Well, I have been flat on my back more than any other position for about 12 days.
When the pain was the worst, I confess that I begged God for relief. He was always there to reassure me, and He is bringing about healing. I guess He knew that I needed some time to slow down and spend more time with Him.
I have been blessed by reading some great books by some of God’s choicest servants. To my fellow members of NLM, if you haven’t read IN HIS STEPS, what are you waiting for? This book will provoke you to evaluate your own Christian life and challenge you to walk worthy of the God Who has called you. Another book I finished is MERE CHRISTIANITY by my favorite author C.S. Lewis. This one is much more philosophical; it will appeal only to those who wish to dive into Lewis’s voluminous mind. Lastly, I am reading 2 novels (loaned to me by Kristen Bainbridge) by George McDonald, whom Lewis calls his mentor. Both novels are rich with examples of common people living out their simple lives as servants of Christ. They are easy to read, but full of challenges to my own life.
All in all, I know I have benefitted from this “time out” in my life.
