I have so many friends suffering through the trials of cancer and other health-related problems, I wanted to share with you about a time in my life when it seemed there was nothing but difficulties.
2MefromHim Devotionals
One More Mountain
I’m tired and weary, and I need a rest,
But, dear Lord, I know that You always know best.
When I’m battle-weary and feel alone,
When I beg for bread but it seems like a stone.
I know there is something You are working in me—
There is something new You have to show me.
There is something I haven’t become just yet,
There is some other challenge I’ve not ever met.
You’ve carried me through so many before—
Lord, help me now to face one more.
When I look in the mirror I want to see
A reflection of You looking back at me.
So once more, Lord, pick me up and let’s go—
So I never forget how I need you so.
And I have the feeling that when this one is through,
I’ll see, just beyond, there is something else new.
So thank You, Lord for not forgetting me,
For never letting me rest till it’s You that I see.
Copyright Norma Gail, August 15, 2003
(Written one day after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer)
About the author:
Norma Gail’s debut contemporary Christian romance, Land of My Dreams, set in Scotland and New Mexico released in April 2014. She has led weekly women’s Bible studies for 19 years. Her devotionals, poetry have appeared at ChristianDevotions.us, the Stitches Thru Time blog, and in “The Secret Place.” She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, FaithWriters, and the New Mexico Christian Novelists. She is a former RN who lives in the mountains of New Mexico with her husband of 38 years. They have two adult children.
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Book Link:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Land-My-Dreams-Norma-Gail/dp/1941103170/
10 Comments
Norma, I love this. I can relate to your words so much, especially “When I look in the mirror I want to see A reflection of You looking back at me.” That is the prayer of my heart. I definitely see Christ in you. Love you, Nan
Thank you, Nan! You are a blessing!
Norma this is absolutely beautiful! You have voiced my heart as well. Much Love, Marcie
Thank you, Marcie! You are a blessing to me!
Gloriously beautiful on so many levels!
Thank you, it is a gift from God to me that means as much today as the day He gave it to me.
You faced the fears and the diagnosis bravely and beautifully with God.
He never lets me down, though it’s a daily battle. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Oh this is just such a personal testimony to a heart so faithful during suffering… I love it Norma!
Thank you for the encouragement! I’m so glad it blessed you!