Something that I was reminded of was that I am to be thankful...
... all the time...
... no matter what.
"in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NASB
The Bible also says-
"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him." James 1:5 NASB
So that's the way I prayed, "God, I don't understand. You said I could ask, you'd answer abundantly and wouldn't scold me... so, why am I sick?"
And answer He did.
I had completely forgotten that I was going to pursue some things for the ministry's sake on Monday. There is a group that specializes in working with people that have drug and alcohol addictions and I had planned to contact them Monday.
When I realized this, God showed me a person and the thought that came to mind was "homosexual".
It didn't stop there. I could see movement, perhaps a group of people, but I couldn't see anything distinctly; it was as if I was really far away.
Then I heard "SEXUAL IMPROPRIETY" followed by "I, The Lord have spoken."
I started feeling lousy Saturday and the sickness just increased... and I had completely forgot about my plans for Monday. So God had prevented me from going through with my plans by the sickness.
Thank You, Lord...
"There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven--" Ecclesiastes 3:1 NASB
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