Okay, I had to go to the store before going home today. Since the grocery store which I have been shopping at lately is right by my church, I thought it would be a great idea to stop by the chapel for a little while and “waste some time with the Lord.”
After praying for a bit, I decided to grab a Bible sitting in the pew. One of the ways He speaks to us is through scripture, right? So, I pick it up and open it, not knowing really what I expect to read, and then the thought comes into my head, “Hey, why not something from Sirach today?” I agree with that, and flip to Sirach. Then, this leaps off the page at me:
Sirach 30:14-17
[14] Better off is a poor man who is well and strong in constitution
than a rich man who is severely afflicted in body.
[15] Health and soundness are better than all gold,
and a robust body than countless riches.
[16] There is no wealth better than health of body,
and there is no gladness above joy of heart.
[17] Death is better than a miserable life,
and eternal rest than chronic sickness.
Now, just what is He trying to tell me?!?!?!?!
And that’s not all! After this, I head for the grocery store, still internally squawking, and start my browsing for dinner-type items. Then, I notice what’s playing on the radio/grocery sound system….
A song I’ve never heard before, which is mostly repeating the same line over and over….
“Baby, just let yourself go.”
And every once in a while, to mix it up is a, “I’ll be coming for you.”
Perhaps I’m just a little paranoid over my medical tests…. :) But seriously, He couldn’t have given me a “Do not be afraid for I am with you” or even “It’s a beautiful day” ??
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1 Kasia // May 19, 2008 at 5:57 am
Yeesh. I dunno…I wouldn’t take it as a sign, but…one does wonder why He couldn’t have said “Be not afraid.” Probably because you already know that part, at least rationally…?
*hugs*
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