http://bryandavidson.wordpress.com/2007/08/06/an-eye-on-the-next-life/ by Bryan Davidson Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:22:52 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://bryandavidson.wordpress.com/2007/08/06/an-eye-on-the-next-life/#comment-1481 Bud Cox Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:50:26 +0000 http://bryandavidson.wordpress.com/2007/08/06/an-eye-on-the-next-life/#comment-1481 Bryan, I can relate to a degree. Back in the mid 90s I could only lay in bed (couldn't work or do the things I thought I needed to do) because I injured my sit bones (so I couldn't sit) and I had plantar fasciitis (so I couldn't sand). All I could do was lay down and then I got bed sore. It was a tough time and looking back I probably could have used it to pray more (instead of cry and complain). God slowly brought me to full and complete health (over the next five years or so). One thing I remember is that it isn't up to us, i.e. the mission "task" isn't up to us. I mean what can a guy DO that can't sit or stand? Nothing. God ingrained that lesson in me good. We can do nothing a part from Christ. We get to participate with Him as He sees fit to work through us. That was a wonderful truth to learn and experience. I still forget sometimes when I get into striving mode to please God or to impress others (so I can feel better about myself), but He graciously reminds me of what dependence really means. I was able to write a story book about Bible characters over the past seven years...a lot coming out of that "down" experience in the 90s as I was able to relate somewhat to the experience of the Bible characters. God's plan is definitely unique and different than what I would have planned for my life. Bryan, I can relate to a degree. Back in the mid 90s I could only lay in bed (couldn’t work or do the things I thought I needed to do) because I injured my sit bones (so I couldn’t sit) and I had plantar fasciitis (so I couldn’t sand). All I could do was lay down and then I got bed sore. It was a tough time and looking back I probably could have used it to pray more (instead of cry and complain). God slowly brought me to full and complete health (over the next five years or so). One thing I remember is that it isn’t up to us, i.e. the mission “task” isn’t up to us. I mean what can a guy DO that can’t sit or stand? Nothing. God ingrained that lesson in me good. We can do nothing a part from Christ. We get to participate with Him as He sees fit to work through us. That was a wonderful truth to learn and experience. I still forget sometimes when I get into striving mode to please God or to impress others (so I can feel better about myself), but He graciously reminds me of what dependence really means. I was able to write a story book about Bible characters over the past seven years…a lot coming out of that “down” experience in the 90s as I was able to relate somewhat to the experience of the Bible characters. God’s plan is definitely unique and different than what I would have planned for my life.

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