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When God Surprises Us with More Than We Ask For

            Can a doctor's appointment be a source of joy and nostalgia? For me, it certainly was when I visited my ENT doctor. I had been experiencing a persistent throat ache and had developed my own theories about "what might be wrong". I tried to calm my worries with God's Word. As I entered the doctor's room, memories from my childhood flooded my mind. It had been ages since I last went to that particular clinic. The ENT doctor is the exact embodiment of a Jolly Good Fellow, and it was lovely to see him again.

            I explained my symptoms to the doctor, and he quickly examined me with his torch and eyeglasses. He diagnosed the issue and treated it promptly. Out of habit, he also checked my ears and nose, declaring everything clean. I recalled a previous visit when he humorously described my ears as having "cats and dogs" due to the amount of ear wax. After the treatment, we had a pleasant conversation, and I was ready to go.

            This visit turned out to be exactly what I needed, even though I hadn't realized it at the time. I had been feeling stressed and overwhelmed, repeatedly giving my problems to God only to take them back. I had been ill for almost a month and was wondering why God hadn't healed me yet. Despite my impatience, I asked God to increase my faith in Him and waited. 

            When God works, it's always comprehensive. He always gives the whole package. He wanted me to see this particular doctor to experience warmth, love, and the comfort of nostalgia. He knew my heart needed something more than medicines to ease my mind and soul. God heals not just the body but also the mind, soul, and heart. He provides exactly what we need, but it takes time. All good things take time, and every perfect gift comes from God. So, it's important to wait on the Lord to see His goodness. This experience also brought back to my memory the lines of Aslan in Chronicles of Narnia "Things never happen the same way twice". God always keep our relationship with Him fresh, working in ways our mind cannot comprehend, as He is a God far mightier than our limited view of Him.

            My worries and theories about my illness were silenced once again. My God is faithful; He is Jesus Christ, the only God who can save, heal, and restore. My life is a testament to Jesus' faithfulness. He has never failed me, and I can confidently trust that He never will. Gratitude is all I have for what Jesus has done in my life.

           Even when we ask for something as simple as a meal, God provides a three-course feast that nourishes us both physically and spiritually, and He surrounds us with His people to share in the joy of that occasion. 

            Two verses to hold onto:

  1. Matthew 7:7 - "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you."
  2. Matthew 6:33 - "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

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