The cardiologist said, “Until we run some tests, you shouldn’t lift anything heavy or put any stress on your heart.”
I wanted to look around to see whom he was advising, but the reality was that we were the only two in that room. Now, I want to lift heavy stuff and my joys in life involve stress. What do I do with this piece of information because I don’t like it, and the opinions of others could kill me before my heart fails? How do I handle this? “Help me, Lord, because I’m in uncharted territory here.” It’s not the first time I’ve sent that prayer heavenward, and it certainly won’t be the last.
Do you ever have days like that? How about some Scriptural advice?
Casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Give it some thought and remember these verses in those times when you leave the doctor’s office or receive unwelcome news.
Gary