Today I am reposting a poem from a year and a half ago. It is always refreshing to me to re-read previous posts, especially about times of struggle and see how God was helping me through those times. I spoke then, as you will see, about a turning point in my mom’s fight with Alzheimer’s. This December, we did move her to a more intense level of care because of her increased needs. The upside is that we were able to move her to my town and now my family can visit her often. She has handled the move better than expected, due in large part, I am sure, to all the prayers that have been lifted up in her behalf.
I hope you enjoy today’s poem as much as I have!
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God is like…
BAYER ASPIRIN
He works miracles.
God is like…
a FORD
He’s got a better idea.
God is like…
COKE
He’s the real thing.
God is like…
HALLMARK CARDS
He cares enough to send His very best.
God is like…
TIDE
He gets the stains out that others leave behind.
God is like…
GENERAL ELECTRIC
He brings good things to life.
God is like…
SEARS
He has everything.
God is like..
ALKA-SELTZER
Try him, you’ll like Him.
God is like.
SCOTCH TAPE
You can’t see him, but you know He’s there.
God is like…
DELTA
He’s ready when you are.
God is like…
ALLSTATE
You’re in good hands with Him.
God is like…
VO-5 Hair Spray
He holds through all kinds of weather.
God is like…
DIAL SOAP
Aren’t you glad you have Him? Don’t you wish everybody did?
God is like…
the U.S. POST OFFICE
Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet nor ice will keep Him from His appointed destination.
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So true, God is all those things and so much more! I am so glad that He is in my life, especially during times of trial. Such times may not be easy, but they are so much easier with Him holding me up, walking by my side, and giving me His strength when I have none of my own. In my devotions this morning, I was reminded of this by the story of the butterfly. Without the struggle to emerge from the cocoon, a butterfly does not have enough strength in its wings to fly. That struggle gives it the ability to fly. Today, I am in the process of emerging from a cocoon of sorts and God gives me the strength to do so. My mother is slowing losing her battle with Alzheimer’s. It appears that yesterday she progressed to the next stage which includes violent outbursts. She will most likely need to be moved to a more intense level of care in a new facility. How thankful I am that God has provided me with a dear friend of my mom’s who has taken on the responsibilities of the official decision-making now that Mom can no longer do so and I do not live close enough to handle the daily needs she has. We work as a team to make very difficult decisions rather than what used to happen when I attempted to do all of this alone. I can give thanks to my Father for this help He has provided and for the lessons I am learning through this trial.
James 1 tells us in verses 2-5: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” In this case, God is giving me that wisdom through Mom’s friend. And I know that the way in which we handle this difficult time in a Godly manner will be a testimony of His work in us- who knows how many lives will be affected for Him? So, I can honestly consider it pure joy to watch what He does through us and through Mom’s illness. I call this looking for the silver lining in a trial- they are there if we look hard enough.
Have a blessed day!
Cellebrate Life 