Trust & Obey
When we walk with the Lord in the
light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will, He abides
with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.
Refrain
Trust and obey, for there’s no other
way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust
and obey.
Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in
the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or
a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.
Refrain
Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we
share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or
a cross,
But is blessed if we trust and obey.
Refrain
But we never can prove the delights
of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows, for the joy
He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.
Refrain
Then in fellowship sweet we will sit
at His feet.
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way.
What He says we will do, where He
sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and obey.
Refrain
I have always loved this hymn and when
I was on my way to Bible Study I caught the tail end of Dr. David Jeremiah’s
message, “Obeying the Father” and this song, “Trust & Obey” popped in my
mind. I had already written an email to my family and friends to give them the
good news report from seeing the Cardiologist earlier that morning. It has been
a long journey just from that initial Dr. visit on November 27, 2013 when I was
given the news that I had what appeared to be LVH, Left Ventricular Hydrotrophy
to January 21, 2014 and being told I have a small reversible defect passageway
and suffer from PVC’s, Premature Ventricular Contractions, among a few others
things. The Cardiologist was very methodical going down the list of the
symptoms I had been experiencing and explaining what I’m feeling and possible
ways to alleviate the problems. So I will do what I am able and hopefully have
a healthier body in the long run.
I have known for a long time that I
have needed to take better care of my body and there was always an excuse to
wait for tomorrow. Sometimes the Lord has to intervene in order for us to wake
up and pay attention to what we are doing to our bodies. When I saw my Dr. back
in November of last year I had set in my mind that I wanted to know everything
that was going on within my body so from blood tests to nuclear tests I have a
very good idea of what my body is doing and saying to me. My body says, “Let Me
Live!” My Dr. says, “This is what you need to do.” God says, “Trust & Obey
Me.” I do have to say that when you are faced with the possibility that your
life may end soon you are faced with two options. One you can run away and by
running away I mean you can run from God and pretend that everything is okay
and not live in reality. Option two is to face your situation and know that God
will equip you with what you need to help you face your fears. I chose the
second option and felt I was growing closer to God even though I had no idea
what the outcome would be. I had to Trust & Obey God.
While I have been on My Greatest
Adventure a friend of mine has a 16 year old daughter that is on her own
journey and she is truly fighting for her life. In watching how she was dealing
with her health issues she gave me the strength “I” needed to continue on my
own journey. In her own words Ashlyn's
says ... "Would I rather this not be
happening? Um, yeah ... but my focus will remain on God. I know He's got this
& He will take care of me." I wrote on her Facebook page; “I am amazed at
the great faith God gives to his children.” I knew what I
was dealing with had to happen in order to hear what God wanted me to hear. God
does what he has to in order to get our attention.
I also knew I had to “Trust” God in this. In watching how Ashlyn has been
handling her situation I was amazed in seeing how God gives us the strength we
need to go through various times of our lives. The confidence, the courage, He
is Our Everything! It’s just so sad that sometimes we have to go through the
difficult times in life in order for us to lean on God to help us through the
rough times. I would hope that those that have followed along on my journey
have learned something that otherwise they may not have experienced themselves.
Don’t wait for God to allow something to happen in your life in order for him
to get your attention. God wants relationship with us. That’s why he created
us. “We” are the lonely creatures of this world and when we don’t have God in
our lives we feel like the world is against us. When we HAVE God in our lives
he gives us the strength we need when we the world IS against us. I still
have a lot to learn and I look forward to what God is teaching me each and
every day. It’s an amazing world God has placed us in. I am taking life a little
slower these days. Not just cause it’s good for my health but it’s good to be
able to stop and enjoy every aspect in life that God has created.
I am looking forward to taking my hike up Garcia Trail. We
recently had the Colby Fires and the fires swept across the hillside where the
Cross stands at the top of Garcia Trail. When I saw the photos of the cross
still standing uncharred that gave me the Hope from God that I would continue
on and that I would make that hike! I’m looking forward to losing my goal
weight and make that hike on Saturday, March 1st at 10am.
What has God been telling you to do? Don’t wait until
something drastic has to happen to you before you do anything about it. God
wants us in close relationship with Him. I’m currently in a Women’s Study with
Beth Moore, “Stepping Up a journey through the Psalms of Ascent.” I am ready
for the next level in my journey towards God. As I continue on my journey I am
excited to see what God has in store for me in 2014. I may make my plans but
God will guide my steps. I hope my life has been of encouragement to you. It is
the wise person that learns from others experience and/or mistakes.
My daughter, Duana, shared with me a blog that she had read
earlier that day I sent out my email to my family & friends regarding my
health results. I am so encouraged when people share with me stories they have
read that relate so well to what we go through in life. This blog begins with
the quote, “We cannot give our hearts to God and keep our bodies for ourselves.”
~Elisabeth Elliot. It’s a good blog and I encourage you to read it for yourself:
Intentionally Focused Health
I am also encouraged by my friend, Lorrie, that posts her
devotional on Facebook every morning. Today’s devotional was exactly on what I
have talked about here. “Strive to trust me more and more…” Lorrie posts an abbreviated
version of her devotional and you can read the extended version here for Weds.
Jan. 22nd: Trust
I also encourage you to keep up on Ashlyn’s Journey: https://www.facebook.com/ashlynsjourney
God bless you as you continue on your journey. I would love
to hear what God is teaching you in your life.
