How Not To Live a Life of Terror!

I know that I had mentioned before about the multitude of doctors, medical technicians, nurses, and counselors that we have talked with since we began this journey of faith surrounding my wife’s health concerns.  As I was pondering a bit of new advice and insight that I had recently received, I began to realize what a horrible thing it would be to live this life without any hope.  I came to this shocking discovery as I considered the understanding that most of the counsel that we have been receiving has been based on a final outcome of defeat, or maybe more bluntly stated… death!

While I have used this as a caveat when discussing my wife’s health with those who are not of the faith, I have found myself becoming confused and at times angry when those who profess to be Christians tend not to agree with our stand of faith by picking at and then dwelling on what they mistakenly see as failures in our past.  What I came to see through this new information, was that these people ultimately have no hope for my wife to walk totally free of the attack of sickness on her body.  While they may also talk a good word about God’s healing power, it always becomes a conditional statement that cancels their faith when they begin to add the “but" you should be doing this or that!  This lack of hope is what has caused them to react in the negative ways that have occurred.  As this understanding began to unfold before me, I almost started to weep for them.

I have always had the type of personality that is kind of laid back and optimistic. This outlook on life has only become stronger and more prevalent as my faith and confidence in God and His word have intensified in me over the years.  This perspective on life usually causes those to whom we have come in contact with in the medical profession to comment on how well I am handling the events surrounding my wife’s case. 

It’s funny that the opposite has come out with some of those Christians that I mentioned previously.  They have mistakenly taken my outward appearance as a lack of concern or effort to do the right thing!  They failed to ask about the hours of research that I have been involved with over the last four years, the countless phone calls and emails that I have made to medical professionals, counselors, benefit providers, natural health specialists and pastoral care professionals.

Do I openly talk about all this effort?  At times, but only to those who need to know.  I want people to understand that while I keep very informed as to the natural procedures that can assist my wife, my wholehearted faith and total EXPECTATION is based on the truth of God’s word working for her!  Without that solidly based expectation, I would have no hope and my life as well as my help to my wife in this situation would be worthless.

I now have a better understanding and concern for those who have no hope.  It helps me to understand the fear, anger and critical remarks that have come out.  It is causing me to reach out and love with the God kind of love.  It is helping me to share what Jesus taught in Matthew 7:24-25 about the one who built his house on the rock.  That when the “Rain poured, and floods came.  Winds blew and beat against that house… it did not collapse, because its foundation was on rock.”  (Gods Word ©)  The ROCK being that of Jesus Christ and the truth of His word.

My job as well as yours is clear.  We are to be portrayers of that life that is based on THE ROCK!  We are to love those who have no hope by drawing them into a life that gives them the EXPECTATION of a confident, successful finish.  A way that is not terrifying, but terrifically wonderful.  A way that is led by the loving arms of our loving heavenly Father.  A life of peace, joy and love that only He can give.  So, stay tuned and keep asking yourself… “What am I expecting to portray today?”