Monday, March 18, 2013

Reflections from Mexico

For so long, my sister was sick.  Typhoid fever.....for so long.  Parasites.  Systemic yeast infections.  For years, she suffered with one thing after another.  She suffered greatly here in Mexico.  But she never looked back.  She never thought of coming back to the states, despite the sickness.  She suffered for the cause of honoring God's call on her life, and it was here.

For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. 1 Peter 2:19    

She did not have the desire in her heart to have children, did not want a baby.  How could she get pregnant when she was so sick?  Why would she want to?  She could not get well.  We didn't know if she ever would, but it just wasn't time.  

When it was time, God made her well.  Some dear friends from God did some nutritional tests on her. Formulated a diet for her.  Recommended supplements.  And God used them, God used all this, to finally heal her.  It took time, and under the strict diet she suffered.  But she finally became well.  

Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise. Jeremiah 17:14

When it was time, God laid a strong desire on her heart to have a baby, that it was safe.  That she was capable.  That she was ready.  And now He equips her with everything that she needs to be a mother. 

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.  2 Peter 1:3

Her name is Karina Lysette.  It means Beloved, Devoted to God. Her grandaddy sings amazing grace to her.  Amazing grace, indeed.

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