Upward Call

This morning I had my third procedure on my cervical spine.  I'm scheduled for one more in two weeks, but if this one does the trick I won't need to follow through with the next one.  It's been a long ordeal, this quest for a pain-free (or substantially reduced pain) spine.

As we were driving to the hospital I was reading my Bible.  I've begun a habit of asking God to tell me what book and chapter He wants to share with me before I start.  I heard "Daniel"  Daniel?  Not one of my favorites Lord.  "Daniel"  Ooookay.  Where in Daniel?  Chapter 4?  5?  "Not 5"  "6"  Chapter 6?  "Yes"  What about 4?  No answer. Okay, so I'll read 4 (for background), skip 5 and read 6.

Though I am a Bible reader, trust me when I say there are very few Chapters (especially in the Old Testament) that I can pinpoint and say "Oh, the story of Noah and the ark is in Genesis, chapters blah blah blah."  But, apparently God really knows His Bible, I mean chapter and verse!  He often tells me exactly where to read and usually I say to myself something like "oh, really? That's not what I would have picked, but okay," followed by, "well, I didn't know that story was here - how appropriate."

So, God and I have this private Book Club.  He picks the Books, I read them, and we discuss (pray) together the deeper meaning that is relevant in this time and place.

Back to the Book of Daniel - "And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God."

The last thing I posted on facebook last night was "Praying and trusting God!"  Wow, that's what I call a divine confirmation!  I do trust Him.  I hope you do also.  Life is much less worrisome and a lot more joyful because of that trust.  I'm not worried about the outcome of this latest procedure because I know that no matter what happens, God holds me up.  I trust my future to Him.

Our book club - God's and mine - it is open to you too.  All are welcome, regardless of income, or occupation, or race, or education, or past sins.  There are no dues or applications.  You don't even have to travel anywhere to meet.

By the way, our book club needs a name!  I'm thinking of "Upward Call Book Club" - what do you think?

Now, if you think I'm crazy because I hear from God, you should read Walking With God by John Eldredge.  It is an awesome book about having a real relationship with God, one in which you talk to him and hear from Him.  Read it. 

Trusting the King -

Be love and be blessed,