In His Care

Well, the day has arrived. Surgery is at 10:30 this morning and should last about 3 hours. This will be my 5th surgery for various things. I don't think any of us like going through surgery. I have not had very good experiences with anesthesia. The whole process and recovery makes me kind of anxious.
This morning I was reading Psalm 94:17-19 "Unless the Lord had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death. When I said, "My foot is slipping," your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul."
I know my Shepherd goes before me and leads me. He restores my soul. He comforts me.When I am in the operating room He will be watching. His angels will be with Him to attend to me. There is great comfort knowing I will not be alone. Your prayers will be guiding the surgeon's hands. I am and will continue to have a peace that can only be given by my Heavenly Father.
I was so comforted by the kind responses to my writing yesterday. Complete strangers wrote to encourage me! Just yesterday I was prayed for by the teachers at my school, my advisory girls had the entire student body pray for me during our chapel, two students gave me books, one student got out of a class to come find me to give me a hug and tell me she was praying for me, a friend sent a Bible study to me, my mom and dad both sent me something in the mail which is the first time that has probably ever happened in my life, a friend brought some beautiful pink roses to me and scripture cards, another friend did all my xeroxing for my classes, several friends left encouraging messages on my phone, I received 4 movie tickets and a gift card in the mail, my Bible study group all prayed for me and loved on me and I was told that I am on many, many prayer chains! How can I not feel encouraged through all of that? And I know it was God who prompted each person's heart to reach out to me. I want to thank all of you who have so graciously thought of me and ministered to me. I wish I could reach out and give you a hug. Thank you for wrapping me in your love and prayers. It is very appreciated.
I am excited to see what ministry opportunities await at the hospital. I know I am His ambassador! I am going to pray for anyone that will let me including my surgeon and anesthesiologist.
Today as you face your day, know that God will send His comfort and peace no matter what is ahead for you. Run, don't walk into His arms. He has more than enough strength to help you face the day and all of your tomorrows.