It's a Puzzle ~ An Update

This Crohn's thing ~ It's a puzzle.

Just when things seem to be coming together and making sense, 

something else comes along to throw a wrench in the mix.

It surely has brought me to the end of myself.

It's also been used of the Lord to show me my heart.

What am I trusting in?  Really.

Very often, I am ashamed to admit,

it's a method, a diet, a supplement, a medicine ~

All these things rather than in the Great Physician.

He alone has all the answers.

When we come to the end of ourselves,

we begin to see HIM.  Really.  See.

His provision.  His sufficiency.  His perfect plan.

Surrendering to Him is always best.

It's necessary.  It's good.

And, it's a relief.

We don't have to have all the answers.

We just need to turn to the One Who does.

He is faithful.  He leads and guides.  He directs.

How Great HE is!

At the end of it all, all that really matters 
is where we stand with God.
And, where our soul will be for all eternity.
And, whether our sins are all forgiven.  Or not.
And, if they are, we can rejoice.  Truly.  In HIM.
In His provision of Grace.  His Mercy.  His Truth.

What He has done.

Austin seems to be doing quite well heart-wise.
We continually are thankful for this provision ~ 
the Lord is to be praised.
Yes, He is.  And, we do praise Him for these mercies.
We thank Him for the time He has granted.  

It is precious.

On the Crohn's front, however, 
Austin has not been doing very well.
Obviously, the heart is of utmost importance.
It's been a focus, medically speaking, for quite some time.
Now that it seems to be stable, 
 Crohn's has shifted into a position of prominence.
And, here we are at a crossroads again.

Each day.  Each step.  The LORD is Faithful.
We look to Him for the help, strength, wisdom,
and grace in the midst of it all.
We pray that the means which He provides will 
work in Austin's body to promote healing.

If that does not come,
we must remind ourselves of the Truths we hold dear.
This life is not all there is.
Health and strength this side of eternity is not all that matters.
Relief from pain and suffering is not always best.
Yes, we look for it.  But, if it is not granted ~

HE is still Good.

God knows what is best.
Whatever that may be, is what we desire.
By His grace.  For His glory.  Alone.

There is more to life than the here and now.  
That *more* will not be fully realised until eternity.
May God give us all the ability to live our lives
in light of this wonderful Truth.
And, may we patiently wait for His timing in all things.

HE truly does all things well.

Many Blessings,
Camille

**Image in this post courtesy of Calvin ~
Thank you my love!  XO