quiet time 7/19/22

Lord, I’m tired of doctors sticking labels on me
Like a Venn diagram of disaster.
Here is my mini pharmacy on the shelf:
This for that and that for this, and by the way
Some more because of the side effects.
Death threats disguised as diagnoses.
Heal me, Father! Touch me, Jesus!
Rescue me from this failing body!
Make me whole! Do you believe your Father, or the world? The Kingdom you reside is not the flesh, And you possess the blessings I’ve unfurled, So open up your eyes and look afresh. Rejoice in your affliction for it brought You to this place of need so you can see The multitude of gifts that Spirit wrought, When you fell on your knees with faith in Me. With wisdom, understanding and of might, The power I gave Christ who dwells in you, As you now dwell in Him now walk in…