I had a stark reminder about the topic for today's devotional this weekend. My left eye started bleeding again yesterday afternoon. Yikes! It got very, very cloudy very, very quickly to the point where I could not see out of the red haze that formed inside m eye. Scary? You bet. The doctor could not do anything about it yet except do an ultrasound on my eye and tell me to rest. "It should clear up on its own." The good news is that it is already starting to clear up. I can see images through the haze now, which is MUCH better than this morning (I am writing this about 5 pm on Monday).
So what did I learn? That my body and everything God gave me is his, not mine. Yes, I earned the degrees and the money to get me where I am today, but it was only through God's grace and power that I was able to accomplish those things.
I need to get better. To eat better. To relax better. To turn things over to God. To be a better steward of the things he gave me. Is God asking the same of you?
Lord, I want to be a better steward of the many, many gifts you gave me -- including my body!
Movie Monday
I had time to see a few movies this week due to the holidays. I saw Narnia again with a buddy. I saw Black Swan and Tron.
Black Swan
The music and acting in this movie were superb. The story line was freaky! I think it is more suited to Halloween rather than Christmas. The story line is about a delicate ballerina that is trying to dance both roles in Swan Lake - the Swan Queen and the Black Swan. The movie shows her transformation from the white to the black swan in all kinds of freakiness! Her relationship with her mother is also very, very odd! I give it 2 bear paws.
Tron
I saw the first Tron movie many years ago. It was OK. I don't know why I expected more from the sequel! It was OK. There were some neat special effects. The story line was ok. Overall, I give it 1 bear paw.
Other Stuff
I stayed home from work today to rest. I had trouble reading a computer screen when I got up this morning. After having my eyes dilated at the doctor's office, I didn't see any use going into the office when I couldn't read a screen. I am obviously doing better now. ;-)
My best friend and his buddy arrived yesterday afternoon. The visit has started off a little rough with my issues, but it will get better. They are very sweet and are taking care of me. I am very thankful.
Please say a prayer for me about my eyes. I will keep plugging away at keeping my eye sight. I literally can't see the road ahead of me. I will trust God for my next steps.
Hang in there, my friends. I will be upbeat and steady. That is what I do...
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