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June 24 ElijahHis name is Elijah. He was born premature at 26 weeks, weighing less than 700g.
Been kept in the incubator for 5 months, gone in and out of the isolation room twice due to a resistant bug, been through laser surgery to correct problems of retina. And on top of all these, he had never been able to breath by his own underdeveloped lung.
Among all the 20 patients in babies intensive care, Elijah caught my attention, not because of his illness (it's ICU remember, who is not "sick"), but it was the piece of paper hung on the ventilator saying, " Our trust is in God". Wow! Did his parents put it there? But you know, a biblical claim like this in a hospital, among the well educated doctors and nurses whose names are followed by numerous titles did not add assurance, but received sarcasm and disbelief. His parents' devotion and trust in God was often brought up for discussion at the ward round to show how "little" the parents were doing by offering prayer alone. I was there, telling God, " God, show them your power. Humble them".
What happened to Elijah? He went to a normal ward, went home after 5 months with oxygen therapy!
There's more to it.
I was surprised to see Elijah appearing at the children's intensive care. O no, he's back!! Again, he was intubated. Apparently the oxygen therapy failed and he came to emergency with respiratory failure.
OK..now what? Will he be the hot topic again in the ward round? You bet!
registrar: " his oxygen has been very low. His lung is not working"
consultant: "Did his mum come in to see him?"
social worker: "mum's got the flu so she can't come in. I spoke to her on the phone and she said she's receiving lots of support from her church."
consultant: "hmmmmmm......well, looks like that's it for him. His lung is going to fail. He's going to die." (yah..doctors are pretty blunt when the patients or relatives are not around!)
nurse: " but Elijah DIDN"T look sick at all! It's so strange!"
pharmacist (that's me, thinking): Wow! Praise God!! God made him well despite the diagnosis! Even the most high-tech equipment gave a wrong report"
Elijah was transferred back to the normal ward with a " no resusitation" order if his lung fails him again. Doctors all decided that no more ICU measure could help him anymore. (haha, that just means that his life is completely in God's hands).
Today, I overheard another pharmacist saying that Elijah is going home. He is well. His lung is fine.
Yey, God showed His power. Contrary to everyone's prediction (except Elijah's parents), Elijah lived!!!
June 18 Say "I love U"?I was reading 1 and 2 Samuel and this question came across my mind, " How come I haven't read any of those great heroes, prophets and kings saying "I love You" to God?" How often can I find this phrase "i LOVE yOU" in the bible?
This morning, I decided to do a search on the bible software. ( Only "i love you" said by fallible human count...I'm not going to count those said by our God or Jesus...:P and guess what? I found ONE "I love the Lord" from King David. For " i love you", Peter responded to Jesus with that...but that was a reply to Jesus' question, he didn't initiate that. And another one was said "strategically" by the woman that wanted to know the secret of Samson's great strength...and ONE final one again by King David.
I was taught that when I study the bible, I should ask "why does the Holy Spirit choose to have this written but not the others?" So why weren't there more " I love U"s recorded? I have even said more "i love you, God" in the past month than what can be found in the bible!...(if not said, it is at least sung?)
I've come to such a conclusion (mind you, this is a personal opinion, i'm not trying to stir up some theological or doctrinal issues here...) Jesus said, "if you love me, you'll obey what I've commanded.." and " faith is dead without deeds." Holy spirit searches my heart and is looking for the true obedience demonstrated by persistant actions. I'm sure God is pleased when I tell Him that I love Him (who isn't?), but He must be thinking..."hmmm ok...if she really loves Me, see if she'll do this or change that for Me?"
Haha, what a wonderful God that I serve...I love U Lord (followed by ..." tell me what You want me to do?")
June 12 set apart"be set apart for the Lord for He is your inheritance..."
Lord, give me a faithful and pure heart unto You. Help me to be contented in You. All my plans and hopes I commit and submit them under your will. I ask for wisdom and right motive so that all that I do and can be is pleasing to you. |
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