A Good Good Friend

The past couple of months have brought one trial after another physically with a flare-up in my autoimmune disease. It started with swelling in my hands and feet with great fatigue and has led to multiple infections, including hospitalization for mastoiditis last weekend. There is uncertainty what is causing pain in the side of my head. The CT scan shows questionable bone density suggesting possible necrosis or infection. I find myself begging to God for mercy in the form of blood tests being positive-- revealing an answer to this pain. I need understanding and answers.

Through this process God has reminded me that he is the very best friend I could have. HE IS LOVE! What better of a friend to have. He is not against me for he is all goodness. It is knowing his goodness that motivates me to strive to be more like him. It is in knowing he is my friend that as I offer up my prayers, begging for mercy, that I can trust him and learn to surrender. I can trust the end result because I know he is good. He is my friend.

This is a beautiful piece of art that inspires me to overcome my anxieties and fears; to trade these emotions for trust in order to pursue a deeper love with my dearest friend and father God.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIOsIbqpR5s&feature=player_embedded

3:56"You've Got a Friend" 2009 - SandFantasy

"You are not alone. You've got a friend, who will help you through your pains and sorrow and will always be at your side..." Journeying with a good good friend! AT