Give Thanks

Psalm 28:7 says:

"The LORD is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him."

I am truly living out this scripture. Yesterday I got the results of my lastest echo and I am so thankful as the Lord has been my help and I exult His name. For the first time in almost two years, my heart is showing signs of improvement. The output of my heart has improved from operating at about 1/2 capacity to 2/3 capacity. That is a huge jump. That explains why I have been able to drill the tennis ball during the last month. My heart is also showing the first signs of shrinking from its enlarged state. Everyone in the medical field kept asking if my medicines have changed. No, they have not. My body could only tolerate the same small dosage that I have been on for the last year and a half. So there is only one person to give the thanks to - it is God alone!

I am realistic that the battle for my heart is still there and some values need fixing, but this is a huge step in the healing process. My main prayer is that I can learn and grow in the Lord as much on the way up (healing) as I have done on the way down (sickness). God has taught me so much about structuring wise use of my time and total dependence on Him. I would not trade those experiences for anything. Living out the following scripture is what we are all called to do: 1 Thes 5:16-18, "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

I am extremely grateful for each one of you that have walked and continue to walk this journey alongside of me. From the bottom of my heart, I am grateful for your every word of every prayer that you have said on my behalf. I am truly blessed to have such amazing people in my life.

If you peak in my window today, you may see me dancing with a song in my heart. Rejoicing!