Can You Believe I Took a Miracle for Granted?

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In 2019, I started developing allergies. It got worse between 2020 and 2021. I had to buy hypoallergic bedding and new cleaning supplies. At first it was hard to live with it, but I got accustomed to it. I started to have my meds with me wherever I went. It became part of my life.

Recently, something different happened. I had an extreme rash on my face. It was bad. I had my biggest work event, and I didn't even want to go. I wanted to stay home and never go out again. I told my women group at church; they prayed for me. I told my anchor circle friends; they prayed for me. I told my prayer warrior trio; they prayed for me. I went to the ER. I got better. The rash started fading. My breathing got better.

I scheduled a doctor's appointment with an allergist because I wanted to redo my allergy test. I did the allergy test, and all the test results came negative. I know- you may think what a blessing! I'm almost ashamed to say that wasn't my reaction. Instead of jumping up and down, I asked the doctor to re-run the test. Instead of thanking God for his goodness and mercy, I asked the doctor if the test may be faulty. The doctor told me no, but if I want to be sure, I can go do some blood work.

I took the paperwork for the bloodwork. But for some reason, I never scheduled the appointment. I started to do a prayer and fasting with an online church, and they were praying for sickness. I was crying out to God, asking him to heal me. Then, I remembered the results of the test. I took a miracle for granted. I was filled with sorrow for dismissing God's healing over my life. I was saddened and ashamed that I didn't even tell my friends who were praying for me. God put this article in my heart and I didn't want to write it. It's been over a week since I have been pondering on what to write.

I started thinking about Peter. Peter denied Jesus, but he had a repentant heart. I cried my heart out to God and repented. How could I have such great faith in some areas of my life and so little in other areas? That is a question I have been thinking about over and over.

I am so grateful that I serve such a faithful God who reminded me that He is made strong in my weaknesses. My prayer for you is this: don't easily accept the things that are not going well in your life. Pray about it. I never prayed about my allergies until my friends prayed for me. My prayer for you is that you rejoice fast when you get good news.

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Xoxo,

DD