A Need For Wisdom

In our current Bible Study of Colossians we talked about walking "worthy of the Lord" and how we can't possibly do this on our own.  We must ask for guidance and wisdom from the Father in order to lead lives that honor Him.

Today, Lord, I need your wisdom and direction.  I'm faced with a heartbreaking decision and I really need your help.

Katy's condition seems to be getting worse.  She is having prolonged coughing episodes that seems to make it difficult for her to breathe and she sometimes expels pink tinged mucous.  We must assume that the lymphoma is progressing.

I knew she would get worse, but my mind couldn't comprehend the agony of making the decision to help her cross the rainbow bridge.  How will I know when it is the right time?

 

Being the tough girl she is, I don't know what kind of pain she is experiencing. She still wags her tail when I talk to her or come home from being gone.  She still eats her meals, though slower and with some difficulty.  She isn't losing weight or unable to walk.

But the horrible coughing and respiratory distress is alarming to witness.

I told Bruce that day will not be a good day.  But the Truth is that everyday is good.  Some days are just extremely difficult.

Please Father, give me strength and discernment to understand what is best for Katy, not for me.  Allow me to put my desire for her companionship aside and focus on mercy and compassion.  Let me know your goodness in each moment, even in the midst of my tears.

"Our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and a good hope."

Be love and be blessed,