True Wealth
Part 1
The reason why I write these posts is to provide hope and a voice to people that may not have any at the moment. I feel that this is a calling. Truth be told I don't want everybody to know my business. But if it's going to help somebody come into a new level of freedom, then I'm happy to get over myself and share it. I know that I have been silent for a while. This is the reason why.
I recently had major surgery. I was in complete faith that I wouldn't have to go through it. I even had a beautiful miracle, which gave me further confidence that God would complete what he started. But I ended up having to have the surgery. (More on that next post)
After my surgery, I learned that it was a major operation, and therefore, the recovery time would take longer than expected.
Struggling with the disappointment of not receiving a miracle in the way that I had hoped, I had more questions than answers.
It turns out that having the surgery was a blessing to avoid being in person for a very difficult family situation. What appeared to be an absolute nightmare ended up being a blessing in disguise.
As I was lying in that hospital bed in the ward, I saw many families come and visit other patients who also had surgery. I realised one thing. Family is true wealth.
When all is said and done, it is not the people that you sang to, the job that you did, or how much wealth you have that really matters. When you are in a lot of pain and discomfort and you can barely move, all you want at that time, are people that genuinely care and love you.
I want to invest more than ever in how to do relationships well. Not just for my own family's sake but so that I can better serve my community.
The Bible clearly gave us the instruction that people will know that we belong to God if we truly love. I wonder if people really know what love is. I saw many, very, beautiful examples in my time of recovery towards me.
Love is putting others above your own needs and your own wants. Again, as the Bible says there is no greater love than to lay down your life for another person. (John 15:13 The Holy Bible)
Love is not gossiping, but finding out ways to help somebody in their time of need. Love is not selfish. Love is not proud (1Corinthians 13 The Holy Bible)
I wonder what would happen in our families, society, jobs, etc if we really believe and lived it?
I wonder what would happen if we genuinely removed all of our bitterness, hatred, judgment, gossiping, resentment, competition, and comparison between people and just simply loved them?
True wealth lies in doing relationships in a healthy, respectful manner.
After all, whatever your line of work we have to deal with people. So, isn't it essential that we learn how to treat people well and respectfully?
Selah (Selah' is a Hebrew word referring to a voluntary and intentional pause for reflection.) https://myselah.com.au/creating-selah-moments/#:~:text=%27Selah%27%20is%20a%20Hebrew%20word,and%20be%20in%20His%20presence.
On a personal note- I would like to thank all those who loved me through this difficult time.
More from me soon…
