Persevere

Last Sunday, I noticed a hard lump near my right ankle.  The following day, I saw the doctor.  X Ray was taken and the report suggested tendinosis.  Tendinosis is the degeneration of the tendon's collagen in response to chronic overuse.

Over the years, I faced a couple of health challenges.  Tendinosis added more stress to my body.  It is daunting.  Monte and I pray for God's healing and grace in this new health challenge. 

We will praise the Lord at all times.  Our eyes may grow dimmer.  Our limbs may be more feeble.  Our energy level may decline.  God is the strength of our heart.  

He endows us with new strength, zeal and fervour.  We will pursue Him with every breath.  

We are not contented with the knee-high water.  We are not contented with the waist-high water.  We want to swim in His river.  We want to immerse ourselves completely in the river of His spirit.

The legendary Amy Carmichael, the renowned missionary to India, was bedridden for many years before her death. She continued to love the Lord passionately.  She envisioned climbing the mountain of God in her heart and spirit.  She never stopped pursuing God, not even on her death bed. 

Lord, teach us to persevere.  Teach us to press on.  To love and serve You in whatever manner You desire.  

Move powerfully through our lives and ministries.  Touch our hearts.  Set our hearts ablazed.  Burn Your deep desires in us.  We put our complete trust in our maker.