It was 6 AM, dark and rainy. I was traveling to an ER to which I had never been to before, in the country. Did I mention it was dark?
I went knowing there was a good possibility that I would be hospitalized due to what was happening. I was nervous as my particular allergies are to common things. They are in so many things. How would we navigate around it?
This was not in my plan for 2026. I had great big plans of continuing with strong health, making progress. I have some things I would like to do for you all here in Home Connections to hopefully encourage you more. Yet… there I was driving to the ER. This was just the beginning of medical appointments this week all while feeling miserable. (Because, who goes to the ER and acute medical appointments when feeling well?)
I realized then that I had a choice. Would I trust God with the future? Would I put into practice what I believe, that He is in control? Would I praise Him when I just wanted to crawl in bed, pull the covers over my head, and hide? Honestly, I could not, well, not in my own strength. Arriving at the ER and pulling my crutches and required medical necessities bag out of the van, I gave it all to Him and decided to rely on Him.
God, in that moment, gave joy. He gave peace and comfort. He was there walking through it all with me. He not only went before me, but walked it with me. It hit me that even with Him going before me and walking with me, it was not going to be easy. Yet, I could have joy.
Later this week, as I was still feeling very ill, I realized that I needed help around the house, will a couple errands, keeping everything up. God provided. Several different friends/family stepped up and helped. They all have busy schedules, but took the time to get me out of the hole I was in. God once again provided. He took care of it.
What is my point on this Saturday when we talk about joy? Joy can come in the worst circumstances. Joy can be present amidst the pain. God can give joy despite what is going on around us. He is an amazing God!
“6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord! ”
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