ALL IN HIS HANDS

{4} [B]ecause of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, {5} made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions--it is by grace you have been saved. {6} And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, {7} in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. {8} For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- {9} not by works, so that no one can boast.
Source: Ephesians 2:4-9 NIV

I am praising God everyday for his mercy and grace in my life. God is a healer and is beside me everyday. I love the Lord with all my heart and soul.

Leader of my Soul

My Lord leads me and guide me. He uplifts my heart and soul. There is nothing that I can do without him. I lay at his feet and let him know what's going on within me. He is always a friend to me. When I keep him in my daily life I recognize that there is nothing to hard for him that he cannot do. The Lord is good and his mercy endureth forever and ever.

HOPE

My path with Lupus has been challenging but rewarding. Walking with Lupus can sometime feel like I am walking through the valley of the shadow of death but you I don't fear what I face on a daily base. I think about each day all the blessings that God has placed upon me and how he takes care of me each day. It's a blessing to be alive and well. I would do anything to be able to stand on my own two feet and walk through the grass and the trees. My ability to walk normal has been difficult. Every step that I take I keep in mind that God is my hope and strength.

Psalm 33:18 says, "Behoold, the Lord's eye is upon those who fear Him (who revere and worship Him with awe), who wait for Him and hope in His mercy and loving-kindness. I wait upon the Lord each day for a miracle. I always rest in him and everythng works out.

Returning Student With Lupus

Well, I just finished the fall semester of online classes. It has been a long road but nice adventure this semester. My classes were not hard at all. At the beginning it was a little difficult but I made it. I didn't think that I would be as successful during the fall semester because of my diagnoses with Lupus(SLE) but God has given me so much strength and the ability to do it. I enjoyed the homework, classmates, and most of all, having discussions with the professor and students. I am proud of myself and I hope that the next semester will be as easy as this one.

RETURNING COLLEGE STUDENT

I am currently in college trying to finish my business administration degree. Three years ago I was in college and had to stop because I became ill. Now, I am back on track. I am currently taking all of my classes online. Four classes is enough for me. My health is fine and I am doing well. I give God all the thanks and praise.

MY DAY TODAY

I haven't had any complaints on today. The Lupus is not active and I am feeling great. I have taken myself off of two midications and it was approved by my Dr. I felt that I didn't need them because the lupus is under control. I know with God's healing power and my faith in him all things are possible if I continue to believe in him.

GOD GIVES ME HOPE

I see that everyday I walk in victory with Lupus. I try to stay positive everyday no matter what I face and how I am feeling. God has placed peace and contentment in my heart in the midst of all that I face. Challenges come and go. Nothing can stop me from accomplishing what I need to accomplish each day with Lupus. Actually, I don't broadcast that I have the illness. I confess each and everyday that I am healed by Jesus stripes. I believe that the power of life and death is in the tongue. It amazes me how much power the tongue has. God gives me hope in the midst of every trial and situation that I face.