If you had met me on Resurrection Sunday 2008, instead of 2009, you would have seen me when I had my movement disorder. Long story short - I suffered with a chronic episodic movement disorder for 12 years, which means, my movement disorder came and went.

I would be fine for a while, but each time it came, I could essentially cross off a year of my life. On my best day, I moved like Michael J Fox does on his worst day. I know what it is like to be bedridden, disabled, and financially wiped out (4 times).

Anyway, we found the cure in the summer of 2008, and I have been rebuilding my life ever since.

So when I say that I agree wholeheartedly with your take on suffering and the Sovereignty of God, you can be assured that I don't say this naively.

God is Sovereign - even in our suffering. It's actually a very comforting doctrine. If His Sovereign Will included the suffering of Christ on the cross, who am I to think that He will not use suffering in my life to glorify Himself?
Wendy Williams | 08.09.09 - 7:27 pm | #

Wow, Wendy! That's an incredible story. Thank you for sharing it with me. What an amazing testimony to the mercy of God in your life.
Gayla | Homepage | 08.10.09 - 11:03 am | #

You are a fine writer. I loved your theology here. Good stuff.
Mark Pierson | 08.15.09 - 9:27 pm | #

Hi Mark!!!

Thanks so much, and thanks for continuing to read.
Gayla | Homepage | 08.16.09 - 1:08 pm | #

Gayla,
When I get off my summer break from blogging I'd love for you to post this at Blue-Collar, please.
Mark Pierson | 08.16.09 - 1:14 pm | #

As you wish.
Gayla | Homepage | 08.16.09 - 2:23 pm | #