Trust in the Lord with all your might, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.

Be not wise in your own eyes. Fear the Lord and turn from sin. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. Proverbs 3:5-8

I memorized and quoted the first 'stanza' of that verse on a plan flight I took in '05. It was my second flight, but still I was petrified. I quoted that verse a gazillion times to Maine and back again. My fear was not eased at all. I couldn't understand it and was never so thankful as when that plane touched down.

As one can see from earlier posts, I memorized the second 'stanza' recently in my efforts to bring healing to my body. The difference? In '05, I was memorizing a group of words from a book that I thought might have power. Today I am memorizing and placing in my heart the word of God which I KNOW has power.

I had no idea the two verses were 'related' until a bit ago when I committed one hour to God outside on my swing. I took a book by Anne Graham, the Bible, and my camera. As I was quoting the 'new' verse to myself, I thought to look it up. Lo and behold I noticed its connection to the verse I quoted in the very incident which I personally believe began my descent into illness. The Lord does truly work in mysterious ways.

The squirrel in the picture came down and sat in a tree right beside me near the end of my hour. He squeaked quietly, and sat still as I took picture after picture. He must have enjoyed the time with God, too.