We have sickness in the house. Cupcake started us off, and now I've got it too. And Mr. Blue-Eyes isn't far behind. Problem is, I've been struggling with allergies or something that turned into a sinus infection that wouldn't go away. And now that I've been a bit better, I'm dreading another sinus infection brought on by this cold.
So today...and yesterday...and the day before...I was thinking, "Boy, how much simpler life was when I was a kid. I wish I could just go back to that carefree time when there was nothing much to worry about and no real health problems to speak of!"
Suddenly, today I caught myself and my thoughts turned. I realized that I was looking in the wrong direction. A little bit of sickness had made me wish for times past. But I should've been looking forward -- forward to the day that Jesus returns and all of our illnesses will vanish. All residue of our sin-tainted life will be swept away for all eternity. We will be made new and rest in the arms of Jesus, our Savior.
I'm praying that in our suffering, even small trials, I will only look forward, never back...only long to be forever in the presence of my Lord.
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