peter
11/5/2016
4:09:41 AM | Hello Folks
Mel...can you respond to Jamie? Thank you.
Here is wisdom from Dr. David Jeremiah. I dedicated myself to it while recovering. When I look back upon myself as I was then, I see the purpose to adversity. I hope it will serve you well when you are deeply challenged to find the strength to continue to fight. It certainly did me.
"You must practice being joyful in adversity by remembering the gifts that adversity brings: Wake up to these hidden gifts."
Adversity promotes growth in our lives. Somehow, I got through the tormented times by clinging to the notion that there was something special to be gained through the adversity I faced with MD. Then, I learned how the Apostle Paul saw his imprisonment as maturing him in Christ. Meaningful coincidence unfolded. I felt stronger.
Adversity prepares us to see life and death in perspective. Believe me, I was dying when I began this protocol. This made things get very clear and very real. Then, I learned that from prison Paul declared: to live is Christ, to die is gain. Boy, contemplate that in the midst of spiraling towards death. Meaningful coincidence again unfolded.
Lastly, Adversity promotes the progress of the Gospel, which is simply "spreading the good news." The good news here is that you get well. Paul said his imprisonment in Rome actually contributed to the furtherance of the Gospel. We all further truth through adversity.
Find strength in the adversity. It's a big part of it, and you must accept it to succeed. God did a work in me through this disease. I know that it was purposeful. Value adversity. This is purposeful.
I love you guys!
Godspeed,
peter |
