The decision came after a long stretch of challenges and discussions on how to keep her safe.
After a few weeks of conversations to prepare her for the move, on a Saturday morning, the transition occurred.
There was a lot of activity as one apartment was packed up and another smaller apartment was filled with the needed pieces.
I noticed her standing in the middle of her new studio, nervously twirling a pink ribbon. She was too gracious and kind to express aloud her feelings, so she quietly and pleasantly interacted with everyone.
At one point, I quietly asked if she was alright, to which she responded, “It is all so overwhelming.”
And truly it must be most difficult to watch your cherished pieces being moved about, knowing you will need to transition to a new routine.
As someone who does not do well with change, I imagined myself having to make adjustments to changes.
I leaned in close to her ear for her alone to hear me: “Remember this one promise which Jesus said:
“I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
(Hebrews 13:5, KJV)
Her eyes lit up as she responded, “That is my favorite verse.”
She then quietly began saying it over and over to herself.
It was such a moment to experience as it reminded me of the importance of having Scriptures memorized.
In our time of need, the Lord brings them back to mind those very verses to bring comfort, strength, and peace. Scripture stays alive in our hearts and minds effectively at work in our lives for all of our days.
“But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may observe it.”
(Deuteronomy 30:14, NASB)
Yes, Moses was reminding the people of the importance, and necessity, of knowing and obeying God’s commands.
But this morning, it fell a little differently. It begged this question of me –
What if we are to keep God’s Word in our mouths and in our hearts so that we may observe it at work in our lives?
God’s Word hidden in our hearts and minds
so that we may observe it powerfully at work in our lives
for all of our days.
Reflection:
When have you experienced God’s Word coming back to your remembrance?
What Scripture do you have hidden in your heart?
What a double blessing - to have the scripture in your heart and to share it with someone who knows the truth of it and it becomes like a cool rag on a feverish brow. It is so much harder, especially if a loved one has dementia, or haven’t learned to trust how God loves them. Your story touched my heart. I know the hard d and the blessing of your story.
ReplyDeleteThis brought tears to my eyes. Love how Scripture gives us peace
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