No one's ever asked me this, but it's a good question, I think:
How do I know God wants me on medication? After all, many medications are overprescribed. They seem to have a "syndrome" for everything. Some side effects can kill me, or make my life a living hell. [see post about hives here: Hive photos ]
God surely doesn't want me dependent on a tablet for my peace of mind. I should be getting that from Him, right?
Well, some thoughts:
God tells us to love one another. I couldn't do that before medication. I had no love in my heart for anyone, including my husband. Afterward, well, I'm handing out Bibles I bought, to complete strangers, because I don't want them to go to hell.
Love is patient and kind. I was impatient and hateful. Love does not envy, parade itself, puffed up, rude, seek it's own, and love is not easily provoked, and thinks no evil. Let me tell you, I was ALL of that without medication. source I have a lot more patience, better communication, and I think I am far more who God wants me to be.
Jesus says love your neighbor. I hated my neighbor, because I just KNEW he was out to GET me. Now, I can pray for him, even the one who trashed my siding or kept me up all night.
I could give many more examples.
After medication, my husband is happily married. People want to spend time with me. My family take my calls instead of sending me to voicemail. I feel much more peace. I have a better spiritual life. I can actually think, for a change, and seek God's will.
Most telling, I went from highly infrequent, single-Bible handouts every few years, to Bible Distribution on a massive scale, AFTER starting medication.
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