A devotional to share for encouragement

[Chemar]

I know we are represented on this board by many different faiths and beliefs and philosophies, and so I am just leaving this message here for anyone who may be encouraged by it

 

When I read it again on another board today, it ministered to me, because it really resonated deep within me.

 

And I immediately thought of this board and how I came to be here.......how I initially "found" the old webpage that Bonnie Grimaldi had with her treatment protocol used for her loved one,

and then "found" Latitudes Magazine at a friend's house

and then this forum and a whole new vista on my son's possible triggers and treatments............

 

 

..........all after pulling tearfully to the side of the road one day on hearing a song about a father praying for his sick child ("He's My Son").

 

It was in the first year of my then 10yo son's onset of the severely injurious tics and OCD, and I was terrified for him and felt totally helpless as I saw medication after medication make things spiral downward in ever widening circles, robbing him of his personality, talents, and more and more of his health and wellbeing......

 

Something happened that day as I cried in the car, and I was TRULY able to "cast my burden" for my son "on the Lord", and start letting Him lead the way for helping the child that He had so blessed me with.

 

I look at my 18yo son now................and all I can say is...................

I am dancing

 

I hope this devotional blesses all who read it

Cheri

 

Dancing With God

 

When I meditated on the word Guidance

I kept seeing 'dance' at the end of the word.

 

I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.

 

When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.

The movement doesn't flow with the music,

and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.

When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,

both bodies begin to flow with the music.

One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back

or by pressing lightly in one direction or another.

It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.

The dance takes surrender, willingness,

and attentiveness from one person

and gentle guidance and skill from the other.

 

My eyes drew back to the word Guidance

 

When I saw 'G: I thought of God, followed by 'u' and 'i'.

'God, 'u' and 'i' dance'

God, you, and I dance.

As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust

that I would get guidance about my life.

Once again, I became willing to let God lead.

 

My prayer for you today is that God's blessings

and mercies be upon you on this day and everyday.

May you abide in God as God

abides in you.

Dance together with God, trusting God to lead

and to guide you through each season of your life.

 

I Hope You Dance

[CSP]

THANK YOU CHERI,

 

I cried driving down the road the first time I heard that song too.

 

I'm so glad you shared this message, it's beautiful.

 

Cheri, you will lift up many people who are grieving today. We get so weary sometimes when we don't get the comfort we desire at the time we want it, but little messages like this help us through another day, and remind us God WILL deliver us.

 

God Bless,

C.P.

[itsme]

Amen....Praise God for His love and people like you and so many others on this forum willing to share it.

[P_Mom]

Thanks Cheir. Inspiration is always welcome here! I have many, many, spiritual, emotional episodes such as you describe.

 

I do get what you mean as to the "why" of everything, and, that it doesn't really matter as long as your son is happy and healthy and things are working. I on the other hand (I am sure you noticed have always been a "why" person and have been critized for it and I think (well, I know) it drives my husband nuts. Most people seem to be able to accept things easier than I can. I am working on it, but, on the other hand, God made me this way, so, I am sure the reason for it will be revealed someday!

 

Kelly

 

Oh, how you you say your son is doing today? Just curious 'cause I know it was bad and he was hospitalized at one point. Does he tic daily? How about the OCD and other emotional issues?

 

THANKS!!!!!

[heveritt1]

Thank you so much Chemar! Amazing how you put it onto words. I think most people that come to this site have felt helpless at some point so this is great inspiration. I plan to share it with a friend I know having a difficult test done on her baby today.

[michele]

Thank you Cheri! This is such a tuff road and inspirations like you sent put things into perspective. It is God who makes our bodies and God who can heal them. We can give him a little help along the way with proper nutrition, exercise and vitamins but we must turn our worries over to him. I will pass this along to others who need a little reminder of how fortunate we are to have such a loving God. I am very blessed to have found this wonderful site and all the fabulous individuals who give me the information and feedback I need everyday.

God bless you all.

 

Michele

 

I know we are represented on this board by many different faiths and beliefs and philosophies here, and so I am just leaving this message here for anyone who may be encouraged by it

 

When I read it again on another board today, it ministered to me, because it really resonated deep within me.

 

And I immediately thought of this board and how I came to be here.......how I initially "found" the old webpage that Bonnie Grimaldi had with her treatment protocol used for her loved one,

and then "found" Latitudes Magazine at a friend's house

and then this forum and a whole new vista on my son's possible triggers and treatments............

 

 

..........all after pulling tearfully to the side of the road one day on hearing a song about a father praying for his sick child ("He's My Son").

 

It was in the first year of my then 10yo son's onset of the severely injurious tics and OCD, and I was terrified for him and felt totally helpless as I saw medication after medication make things spiral downward in ever widening circles, robbing him of his personality, talents, and more and more of his health and wellbeing......

 

Something happened that day as I cried in the car, and I was TRULY able to "cast my burden" for my son "on the Lord", and start letting Him lead the way for helping the child that He had so blessed me with.

 

I look at my 18yo son now................and all I can say is...................

I am dancing

 

I hope this devotional blesses all who read it

Cheri

 

Dancing With God

 

When I meditated on the word Guidance

I kept seeing 'dance' at the end of the word.

 

I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.

 

When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.

The movement doesn't flow with the music,

and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.

When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,

both bodies begin to flow with the music.

One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back

or by pressing lightly in one direction or another.

It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.

The dance takes surrender, willingness,

and attentiveness from one person

and gentle guidance and skill from the other.

 

My eyes drew back to the word Guidance

 

When I saw 'G: I thought of God, followed by 'u' and 'i'.

'God, 'u' and 'i' dance'

God, you, and I dance.

As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust

that I would get guidance about my life.

Once again, I became willing to let God lead.

 

My prayer for you today is that God's blessings

and mercies be upon you on this day and everyday.

May you abide in God as God

abides in you.

Dance together with God, trusting God to lead

and to guide you through each season of your life.

 

I Hope You Dance

[Hope]

A beautiful prayer! Thanks for sharing!

Really needed that today! This forum is a great place. So glad God lead me here.

God bless you all!

[Peggy]

I also want to thank Cheri and all of you who share the encouragement that God gives us. I know I would feel hopeless without His presence and I believe that He led me to find this site. Thank you for the devotion you shared and for the time and energy you invest in helping others.

 

Peggy (pretty new to the site with a 9 yr old son with TS)