Lessons in the Silence

 Have you heard the old adage, "Silence is golden"? When you've had a very active and noisy day, then yes, it is. When you're asking for help from the Almighty, then no, it isn't.  

Old Billy Graham sermons have been popping up on my Facebook page often. In one of the videos, he talks about how close Christ felt to him, that he could reach out and touch Him. At other times, he felt that Christ was absent. His mom told him that because Billy had accepted Christ as his Savior, then He was always near. In the quiet times, Christ was even closer than ever.

Over the past few months, I had gotten used to hearing the quiet voice in my times of struggle. Did I take the voice for granted? Have I taken for granted the prayers that are said on my behalf? Do you do that, too? 

I'm scared about the intercessory prayers, not because people are praying for me, but how will they feel if the prayers are not answered the way they want them to be? Too often, someone has said, "I'm praying for you, and you will be healed." 

In the beginning, my prayer was "Thy will be done." I have prayed for healing; however, I also know that God's will has to come first. How can I show others the grace, mercy, and power God has over my life? 

It's almost a year since my diagnosis. Between December of '22 and September of '23, there have been many changes to my eyesight. The doctors are rushing to try different medications, but they aren't certain they will work. I have a very rare eye condition, so rare there is very little research. I am now the research (a guinea pig). 

God is in control. He has me in the palm of His hands. Does it keep me from worrying? It should, but I'm human. Do I have panic attacks? Yes. I had one while driving on the interstate. I couldn't think of words to pray, so I kept repeating "Jesus" until the pain in my chest subsided.

The Evil One sneaks those attacks in quickly and quietly. Yet, my Savior responds just as quickly. Whenever you are in a horrendous situation and words escape you, just call on JESUS. His name has the power to calm the storms in our lives.

"Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord!" Psalm 130:1


Billy Graham: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1987773164913025


 

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