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\u201cCommit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>Proverbs 16:3<\/p>\n

A Desirable Thing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A couple years ago, I was laid up and confined to my home because of a foot injury. Several bones were broken, including my ankle and toes. The orthopedic doctor had placed my painful cut, broken, bruised, and swollen foot into a corrective boot that extended up to my knee\u2014with strict orders of no weight-bearing for six weeks, and required that my foot be elevated when sitting or lying down for the benefit of my healing process. I used a knee scooter to get around from room to room in the house. The entire healing process took two years, including physical therapy. God healed my bones without surgery and I am forever thankful.<\/p>\n

It was a daily challenge for me. I had to literally \u201croll\u201d my burden and the works of my hands and feet, as well as the workings of my heart, upon my Lord in prayer. When I didn\u2019t do so, I tended to get stressed and frustrated with the duties that I normally performed for myself, my home, yard, family, dog, church, and clients.<\/p>\n

Every day as I sat in my chair with my foot elevated, I made a list of things I\u2019d like to see accomplished for that day. Many people assisted in my healing process\u2014my neighbors were especially helpful. They came over three times a day and brought my breakfast, lunch, and dinner until I was able to fend for myself\u2014and even then, they continued to care for me, and shopped for food and necessary items.\u00a0A colleague came up once a week and delivered items so I could continue with my profession, and she often brought me flowers\u2014I love flowers. Another colleague would go on appointments in my place to keep my clients\u2019 projects moving forward. My son would bring my mail, and of course, I had a list of things for him to do while he was there. Often, family and friends called to chat or pray for me. Several ladies from Her Ministry came to visit me with gifts or food\u2014I cherish those visits.<\/p>\n

Several thoughtful friends offered to come and drive me on excursion, but\u00a0 my physical body was not able to conquer that at that time, although I am grateful for their offers. It was a major challenge just to get in and out of the car to attend follow-up doctor appointments, and I depended on friends to take me to and fro.<\/p>\n

I noticed that my days spent at home during my recovery process were delightful. God brought wonderful people into my life, not only to share and care in my recovery process, but to keep my ministry and business afloat.<\/p>\n

Life can be easy when we commit our works to Him\u2014whatever pleases God will please us.<\/p>\n

\u201cLord, help us to continue on a steady path of submission to Your will for our lives on our journey here on earth. In Jesus\u2019 Name, Amen.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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