On Uncertainty.
For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. 2 Peter 1:3
Life’s been interesting lately in our little house with yellow siding. Steve’s been training to be a pilot, and I ordered waterproof stickers of my art. We added a few pieces of furniture to our basement room to accommodate a friend from Ohio for a night, and got a used robot vacuum that we named Jeeves.
We met with another neurologist, and came away having agreed to more bloodwork, another MRI, and a series of Botox treatments. The first treatment was last Friday, and while I may not see results until after the third treatment, nine months from now, we’re hopeful.
Life’s been both good and uncertain as we continue to take the next step, so uncertainty is something I’ve been thinking about.
At the risk of oversimplifying, here’s what I realized.
Uncertainty might be a good thing. Ongoing medical symptoms might be a good thing.
Anything that keeps me from getting too comfortable is a good thing.
It turns out that I need to be reminded to rely on God. And uncertainty is that reminder for me. Because of that, I’m grateful for it.
I definitely do not say this to downplay anything that you are going through. But this has been my thought process over the past year and a half as I wondered, “What if it doesn’t get better?”
We all have enough of reminders that life is hard. So in case you need a reminder to counterbalance the hard things, here it is: whatever you’re facing, God is trustworthy. That I’m certain of. ❤︎
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33
You have some profound words in here, Janessa!
I read this post yesterday morning right after reading Luke 11 where Jesus talks about an imperfect father giving good gifts to his children and how our Heavenly Father knows so much more what we need.
In my journal, I wrote "If I had (solutions for all my hard things) would I become indifferent and cold in my relationship to Him?" Sometimes uncertainty can be the gift that keeps us close to Him.
Your thoughts ran with mine, and I keep coming back to what you shated. You inspire me. I do hope and pray that Jesus gently leads you into tangible answers for your health. 💓 Nola
So Beautiful, Janessa! You are a wonderful inspiration! Keep up your positive attitudes & your trust in Gods plan…!
Just today I thought if you and wondered how you are, & when I’d see an article from you again, and when I checked my email, behold there one was! You’re in my prayers!