If I be Lifted Up

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If I be Lifted Up
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Scripture: Genesis 2:18
And the LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will
make a companion who will help him." NLT

Just as Mark predicted, Susan was horrified at the idea of taking the
bus again. "I'm blind!" she responded bitterly. "How am I supposed to
know where I'm going? I feel like you're abandoning me."

His heart broke, but he knew it had to be done. He promised Susan that he would ride the bus with her each morning and evening. For two solid weeks Mark, accompanied Susan to and from work each day.

He taught her how to rely on her other senses, specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to adapt to her new environment. He helped her befriend the bus drivers who could watch out for her, and
save her a seat. He made her laugh, even on those not-so-good days when she would trip exiting the bus, or drop her briefcase.

Although this routine was even more costly and exhausting than the previous one, Mark knew it was only a matter of time before Susan would be able to ride the bus on her own. He believed in her, in the Susan he used to know before she'd lost her sight, who wasn't afraid to face any
challenge and who would never, ever quit.

Finally Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip on her own.
Monday morning arrived, and before she left, she threw her arms around
Mark, her temporary bus riding companion, her husband, her best friend.
Her eyes filled with tears of gratitude for his loyalty, his patience,
his love. She said good-bye, and for the first time, they went their
separate ways.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday...each day on her own went
perfectly, and Susan had never felt better. She was doing it! She was going
to work all by herself!

1308 - cdd "Stakeout Part 3" 10/28/05
CyberDailyDevotion by Pastor Bill
Monday October 28, 2005
Volume 6 Number 208



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Scripture: Psalm 33:18
“God's eye is on those who respect him, the ones who are looking for
his love” MSG

On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work as usual. As she was
paying her fare the driver said, "I sure envy you." Curious, she asked
the driver, "Why do you say that?"

The driver responded, "It must feel so good to be taken care of and
protected like you are." She had no idea what the driver was talking
about, and asked again, "What do you mean?"

The driver answered, "Every morning for the past week, a fine looking
man in a military uniform has been “staked out” across the corner
watching you when you get off the bus. He makes sure you cross the street
safely and he watches you until you enter your office building. Then he
blows you a kiss, gives you a little salute and walks away. You are
one lucky lady."

Tears of happiness poured down Susan's cheeks. Although she couldn't
physically see him, she had always felt Mark's presence. She was lucky,
so lucky, for he had given her a gift more powerful than sight, a gift
she didn't need to see to believe - the gift of love that can bring
light where there had been darkness.

God watches over us in just the same way as Mark’s stakeout. He is so
compassionate when we hurt. He guides and encourages us when we are
frightened. We may not know He is present. We may not be able to see His
face, but He is there nonetheless! Be blessed in this thought: "God
Loves You and me - even when we’re not looking!”

Prayer: Father thank you that you watch out for me wherever I am. In
the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!

Pb 3 Team - prayer:
Father please bring 1.......... 2………. 3………. into your kingdom. In the
name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!

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[Ms. Kathy]

Oops! This is part 1!

The passengers on the bus watched sympathetically as the attractive
young woman with the white cane made her way carefully up the steps.
She paid the driver and, using her hands to feel the location of the
seats, walked down the aisle and found the seat he'd told her was empty.
Then she settled in, placed her briefcase on her lap and rested her
cane against her leg.

It had been a year since Susan, thirty-four, became blind due to a
medical misdiagnosis. Once a fiercely independent woman, Susan now felt
condemned to become a powerless, helpless burden on everyone around her.

"How could this have happened to me?" she would plead, her heart
knotted with anger. A cloud of depression hung over her once optimistic
spirit. Just getting through each day was an exercise in frustration and
exhaustion. And all she had to cling to was her husband Mark.

Mark was an Air Force officer who loved Susan with all of his heart.
When she first lost her sight, he watched her sink into despair and was
determined to help his wife gain the strength and confidence she needed
to become independent again. Mark's military background had trained
him well to deal with sensitive situations, and yet he knew this was the
most difficult battle he would ever face.

Finally, Susan felt ready to return to her job. She was too frightened
to get to work by herself on the bus. Mark volunteered to drive her to
work each day, even though they worked at opposite ends of the city.
Soon, however, Mark realized that this arrangement wasn't working - it
was hectic, and costly. Susan is going to have to start taking the bus
again, he admitted to himself. But just the thought of mentioning it
to her made him cringe. How would she react? She was still so fragile,
so angry.

Part 2 tomorrow!

Prayer: Father thank you for watching over me when I am not even aware
of you. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!