LIFEBLOOD

Original Abstract Mixed Media with fabric background (4x6) "LIFEBLOOD"

I am slowly returning to my reupholstery work this week after having a procedure done to address my 15 year battle with Uterine fibroids. A condition that is very common in women in their childbearing years. It has been an emotional battle that has left my husband and I unable to have children. For many years I have cried silently about the loss of the opportunity to bring new life into this world. 

When I first met my husband he shared that his first love was God and his second was to have a family with five children. I smiled and reminded him that I was age 40 and I shared with him about my health concerns. He smiled back and shared the essence of "Let Go, Let God". 

That was in October 2012 shortly before us meeting I had my first procedure, a myomectomy, to surgicaly remove tumors taking up space the size of a baseball. YES, they grow intensely big! This past year's procedure helped to remove fibroids the size of a 4 month old baby's head. Since I am not a thin person it was very difficult to detect the impact of the growth; although when I looked in the mirror, I LOOKED PREGNANT. All these procedures have helped me to improve my quality of life concerns.

In August 2013 we were married and that's when our true faith journey started as a married couple. That's when God got my full attention and used my husband to show me how much I am loved, valued and was made with purpose and mission for the kingdom. 

While my body was being changed by medical science to help me to heal. It would take me a long process to begin to addres the spiritual battle I was embarking on. I was baptized in the spring of 2012 before getting married. But I did not receive the Holy Spirit's power of healing until many years later when I prayed a prayer of healing over my body, mind, spirit and soul. It was dark, late at night. I could not sleep because of all the pain and as I kneeled to pray I placed my hand on my body and lamented to Jesus all my hurt, pain, disappointments and silent suffering. It was a short prayer but it came by Spirit power that instantly after I prayed ALL my pain went away.

My soul's healing came gradually day by day as I put more priority to my relationship with God and His Word.

Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness.

Hebrews 9:22

This scripture found in Hebrews 9:22 developed in me a new appreciation for the shedding of blood and why God made our bodies to need blood to stay alive. Whenever someone is hurting and needs help the first thing the doctors order are blood work. In our blood is the story of our ailments. In the blood of Jesus is the story of our victory.

Hebrews 9 explains the meaning of the Old Testament blood ritual (vv. 16-22) and the once and for all offering of Jesus that brought animal sacrifice to an end (vv. 23-26). Bearing our sin, He willingly died and shed His blood to become our sacrifice. We now have confidence to enter God’s presence. How could we ever thank Jesus enough for making His sacrifice our sacrifice, His life our life, and His Father our Father?

For myself I choose to live a life of joy and gratitude. I found a new peace and joy when I discovered Jesus as my Savior and Healer. I am not a perfect Christian; but my mission is to impart the perfect love of Jesus to others. 

Blessings, Sandra

PS. To learn why I started this blog visit this link. https://alchemychangemakers.blogspot.com/2023/01/lets-grow-together.html

ART MEMORIES - 6/100 Original Abstract Mixed Media with fabric background (4x6) "LIFEBLOOD"

Recyling old libray index cards and fabric samples, transformed through the process of Gelli Art printing and sewing.

JOURNALING - God, I thank You for Jesus and for the shedding of His blood for me. I want to live my life in gratitude to You.

PRAYING: The blood of Christ washes away our sins.