Live courageously from your heart!
See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. -Hebrews 12:15
We are commanded to get rid of all bitterness in our lives and to forgive others.
Here is Angela’s story.
Lupus SLE is an autoimmune disease that basically attacks its own body tissue. It is like having an overactive immune system. Immunosuppressive drugs are usually what stops lupus from progressing. Lupus can also attack major body organs such as the heart, kidneys, liver, joints, and just about anywhere in the body. I was not aware of this debilitating disease until I was diagnosed with it in 2004. Most people with lupus are often misdiagnosed because lupus can mask itself, causing it to appear like many other illnesses. As my battle with lupus progressed, it was clearly evident that my life would never be the same.
I am looking forward to spending time with those I love through this Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday because you spend time with family without the hustle and bustle of Christmas. Truth be told, I really love all the amazing food and fixings too!
As I reflect I don’t want to forget those who will not be gathered around a table with loved ones with an abundance of food and a warm fire. Super storm Sandy still has people without power, weeks after the storm and for some no end to the turmoil. War is escalating in the Middle East as rockets strike fear into those near the impact zone. We just finished up an election which in the end divided this country. The stock market has become the new roller coaster ride and people I have opportunity to talk to are worried! The list is long and scary for some, but I want to pause here and remind folks of what the Bible offers.
There is much going on in the world today! I quickly did a brain dump of all the things that are floating around in the news sphere and here is that list…
Just step in to narrative of others and you will quickly discover that people have this sense that life is random! The problem with this perspective it leads many of us to grab what ever we can in life, leaving us empty over time. Ever consider that life is a story? Or how about this..if life is a story then it must have an author.
We see this theme played out in movies. Ever see Inkheart? or Inception?
