New eyes, faith rising ...

You may be wondering about the two pictures I have posted this time.

I have two precious people coming close to the top of my prayer list at this time. Both have an illness that has twisted itself around vital parts of their bodies and yet still both want to live for the Lord Jesus and to glorify Him in their lives, regardless.

The pictures show a precious necklace I inherited from a lovely friend, now in heaven with her Saviour, but it is so delicate that every time I take it out of the box it has twiddled itself into a knot. This last week I wanted to wear it but there it was a jumble of silver links, ugly and not the gracious adornment for which it was designed and created.

I stood patiently, moving my clumsy fingers, over, under, round, back and forth for many minutes. With a sigh I eventually unlooped the last thread of silver and laid it out straight, fit for purpose.

Suddenly in my heart I had an understanding that filled me with joy. I thought of my two darlings, struggling with their health and could see that the Lord is able to deftly, and carefully untangle the cruel tentacles that have entrapped their bodies to a life of pain and difficulty. He would and could do this for them out of His love and grace. I looked and my beautiful necklace with new eyes, faith rising in my heart I agreed with Him that 'yes' my God could do this. So we leave it there with great joy!