Not Consumed!

As I wrote in yesterday's Life with Lynnie (LwL) entry, before I went to sleep Tuesday night, I prayed.  Just as I always do.  But, with a little different focus, than normal. 

As I mentioned yesterday, I prayed that God would give both my surgeon and me, wisdom. 

In any case, I thought I probably wouldn't sleep much, after being so upset and overwhelmed by what transpired at my medical appointment.  The reality was, I slept like a log.

When I awoke, a song was on my heart and mind.  Here are the lyrics and a Youtube link for: 

Across The Universe... by, The Beatles:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uomY5h1hJwA

Words are flowing out like
Endless rain into a paper cup
They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
Are drifting through my opened mind
Possessing and caressing me.

Jai Guru Deva. Om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Images of broken light, which
Dance before me like a million eyes,
They call me on and on across the universe.
Thoughts meander like a
Restless wind inside a letter box
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.

Jai Guru Deva. Om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Sounds of laughter, shades of life
Are ringing through my opened ears
Inciting and inviting me.
Limitless undying love, which
Shines around me like a million suns,
It calls me on and on across the universe

Jai Guru Deva.  Om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva....

Some of you may be familiar with that song; others may not be.   Even so, the chorus of... nothing's gonna change my world, filled my mind so much, that I actually awoke to the sound of it.

At first, I wasn't sure what to think.  Why had God placed these lyrics on my heart and mind?

Then, it struck me.  This world is not going to change.  Ever. 

We are living in Satan's domain.  He rules the world we live in.  And, he loves to attack those who belong to Jesus.  Until our Lord returns, there will never be any change.

Something else came to mind.  God never changes, either.  He told us He is the same yesterday, today and forever.  He will never change.

Thinking about all of this, I reflected upon Malachi 3:6, "For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed."

After reflecting, I realized that nothing was going to change my life.  It would still be one mixed up, mess.  Including my health situation, or lack thereof.

But, God will not allow me to fall, or to falter.  He will be there for me, always.  He will lift me up, encourage me, and provide for all my need. 

No, I won't be consumed by all this pain, suffering and sorrow that I've been experiencing; some of which you know about, and some you do not.  Thank You, Lord, for whoever overcomes, will be saved.

I praise God for this!


Until next time...

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