Rest--the Proper Remedy

Yesterday I read of an old-fashioned  missionary who found herself "without means, among a heathen people, far away from any source of supplies."  She was also in poor health, but she claimed the promise of God to supply her need.  Soon came several large boxes of oatmeal.  She had some cans of condensed milk so was able to sustain life for four long weeks on the oatmeal.  By the time the four weeks had passed, her health had returned!  When relating this experience later in the presence of a doctor, he asked her the nature of her former illness.  The doctor said, "The Lord heard your prayer and supplied your need more truly than you realize.  For the sickness from which you were suffering, we doctors prescribe a four weeks' diet of nothing but oatmeal gruel for our patients.  The Lord prescribed it for you, and saw to it that that was all you took.  It was the proper remedy."

Yesterday I was a little irritated because both of the appointments I had scheduled for the morning were canceled.    Something UNexpected happened in the afternoon though.  Donna called and wanted me to suggest a place to walk (it was such a pleasant day in these parts).  I suggested a place and asked if she wanted company.

So it was that we enjoyed walking a portion of the RiverGreenway (one trailhead entrance pictured above).
It was the Proper Remedy for my irritation!  I'm happy to report that - though I hadn't walked that distance for a long time - I experienced no extra knee pain upon awakening this morning!

"Be all at rest"--so shalt thou be an answer

to those who question "Who is God and where?"

For God is REST, and where He dwells is stillness,

and they who dwell in Him that rest shall share.

(Freda H. Allen)

I wish I had not been so irritated about the cancellations!  It's so much better to relax, be still, and dwell in Him in spite of interruptions, cancellations, or ANYthing that comes our way!