Recently, our Beagle named Peanut, was injured, leaving an open wound on her neck. We debated on whether or not to take her to the vet for stitches. I needed to get close to the wounded area and needless to say she wasn't too sure about me digging around there. Thankfully, she trusted me enough to allow herself to snuggle up to me and lay down beside me so that I could care for her wound.
To prevent infection, I needed to clean the area good. I am sure it was uncomfortable for her. I bet it even stung for several moments. Knowing her nervousness around the buzzers when I simply cut the boy's hair, I knew it would be too much for her to bear in her time of extreme stress therefore I elected to use the scissors. My hands are pretty steady. The use of scissors made it much more difficult for me as I had to be so careful around the wound.
Peanut laid there nervous but trusting. She attempted to get up and go a few times, but a word of encouragment and a rub of love and she settled back down in obedience and submission. I think she knew I was trying to help her and not hurt her. Snip by snip, I cleared the area of her wound. It went better than I expected in that she didn't resist, constantly putting up a fight with me, so the process went smoother for all of us. By this time, my brother in law had come to assist and was a wonderful help in comforting Peanut and praising me for my steady hands.
Do YOU have a wound that needs to be cleared and cleaned? Are you resting, trusting, submitting in obedience to the Master Hands which are steady and skilled to make you whole again? Or are you resisting and prolonging the process of healing?
You must remember who is calling you...it is The Great Physician and Healer. Can you stop squirming and resisting long enough for Him to cleanse your wound? Yes, it may sting but healing is coming. You MUST trust the process. He will NOT give you more than you can bear...He knows you! He knows your strength. He will meet you at the threshold of ENOUGH! Trust Him!
"And Jesus said to him, "Go your way. Your faith has healed you." And instantly the blind man could see! Then he followed Jesus down the road." Mark 10:52
Father God,
You see my wounds that need to be cleaned before infection sets in. Come quickly Lord and Heal me, Cleanse me from deep within. Remove from me all that hinders and wash me pure. Make me whole Father God. Cover me, seal me and protect me. Will you send encouragers to me that will steady me, encourage me, hold my hand when I am afraid? Holy Spirit, guide my heart and my thoughts through the process. Hold my mind and soul steady and strong. God I trust Your strong hands, so faithful and all-knowing.
Thank You in advance for Your provisions and protections from hinderances, especially keeping me from me, being my own worst obstacle. With the blood that Heals, I praise Your Good Name, Amen.
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