Day 592 - January 28 - Many Thanks
Yesterday was a marked improvement for Connor - although he was not pain-free, things were a lot better for him and he felt well enough to take me and Cherié out to dinner at a little local sushi place that he loves. He's such a giver and delights so much in doing things like that, and we did have a very nice time there with him. The folks there have been so accommodating with getting us a table and making sure everything's right for him that he's just fallen in love with the place.
He has seemed to have an easier night of it overnight as well, so I do want to thank you for your prayers for him. If God would hear your cries for the boy's healing like He heard and answered these for his comfort, what a celebration we'd be having.
Alas, His ways are not my ways.
I've sat here for the last few minutes contemplating that last sentence - it sort of slapped me as I wrote it. I meant it in the sense that He does things differently than I would in His place, sort of an "if I were king for a day" kind of statement. But as I read it, I saw more of an indictment of my not-very-much-like-Christ-ness instead. Because it's pretty clear to me that my ways are not very much His ways, either, and oughtn't I, if I want to be more like Christ, actually be more like Christ? Just a thought...
But I don't think it means that I have to think and do everything exactly the same as Christ would - I think the old WWJD question is designed to make us think about Christ's response before we act, not make us tiny automatons that only mouth Christ's words. Rote and blind attempts to mimic Him aren't what He's looking for, but rather a heart that functions like His toward this earth and the people on it.
So there's a prayer request for you. And by "for you", I mean not just "for you", but also "for you". My heart isn't the only one Christ wants like His. My prayer is that you would become conformed to His image as you continue to lift the boy up.
God bless y'all,
E.
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posted by Eric Williamson @ 5:42 AM
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AMEN to that Eric,
I am in a Bible Study with the Women's Ministry at our church here in NV, we are studying this very thing, not to be held captive and to have a heart that is Christ like!
Some of my friends that I send your comments to ask if you are a minister, you touch their hearts as well as mine.....
Continually praying for Connor and your family...
Bless you all!
Carolyn Brogan
Connor's situation has touched SO MANY lives. I think most of us ARE growing in our conformity to Christ as we walk this journey with you all. Your blog is meaty, Eric. Bless you, Connor, for the suffering you are enduring for the sake of righteousness. You could just get mad and turn your back on God, but you are allowing this to impact you (and us) for His Kingdom. To God be the glory. Praying for your perserverance and healing. ~ Nancy Murphy
I so want to echo the comments by Carolyn and Nancy--thank you for the times that you help us reconsider our faith.
I needed to read that post just now. There are things in my life where I am thinking, "I want results now!" I am the world's most impatient person. Yet, here is this precious boy who is amazingly going through this trial, and is doing it with such grace too (not to mention his parents also).
I am not saying that there are days where you all might be thinking, "but I do not want to be a blessing anymore..." because it is hard (not that I would really understand the full extent of it).
All I am trying to say is that you are a blessing. You're an encouragement, inspiration, and fine example of how Christians should respond to God's ways in their lives.
However, I am STILL praying for a full recovery.
God bless,
Chelle
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