All Is Well, by Sally

Several years ago Brenda encouraged me to begin using a devotional book, "God Calling". If you recall, I wrote a blog about this wonderful book some time ago. To me the theme of this devotional is "All Is Well".

Each daily devotional draws you closer to the Lord and closer to realizing that He really is in control. If we walk in His ways, it will be true that All really is Well. I have been so impressed with this phrase, that I use it on my screen saver. These words, "All Is Well" float across my computer screen, reminding me of this important truth.

For several years now God has been leading me on a path to enter into that place that Scripture calls "Sabbath Rest". That place where life swirls around you, but you are protected and comforted by God, no matter what the circumstances.

Awhile ago I started a study of the Tabernacle. It is impressive that each object in there leads you to the Most Holy Place where the Ark of the Covenant stands. On the top are two cherubim with arms outstretched. Especially over the last few years, I have felt that God has allowed me to be in that special place, between those cherubim. There are times when trouble comes and there is no answer, no place to find help, no where to turn to for relief. And at those times, God has lovingly welcomed me in that place between those cherubim to find His peace, no matter what the circumstances.

That kind of peace usually comes after a lifetime of walking with God. Those times when life gets tough and we learn that only God has the answers. That kind of peace also comes through difficulty. All those experiences of trouble, suffering, unfounded attacks, and just about all kinds of problems lead us through a time of growing through that difficulty. It helps us to learn through it all that if you depend upon God, All Is Well.

I am glad that God has worked this throughout my life. I have been unhealthy for some time and finally got it looked into, and had several tests. In the meantime special friends prayed for me and claimed that it all would end in "A Good Report." Last week I finally got the results, and I had to face the truth that I have a third stage of cancer in my uterus. (Sorry to all you men who are reading this.) But that is where it is.

I will admit that it knocked me for a loop. I just sat there and stared at the Gynecologist. She looked at me and realized I was zoning out and reached over and took my hand and she PRAYED FOR ME. Then she hugged me. It did take awhile, but I realize that after a life time of walking with God it was easier to get to that place of peace than in my earlier years. My surgery is the first part of November. I am expecting that it will end with A GOOD REPORT.

A lot of times when people ask me how I am, I respond with "I am wallowing in Sabbath Rest. " Little did I know that I would need that place so soon. Over the last few days an old hymn keeps going through my mind. I sing it to me occasionally.

"When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When sorrow like sea billows roar.
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is Well, It is Well with my soul."

It is well with my soul. Because All Is Well.

Blessings to you all.