Psalm 136 - "One Thing Remains"

One of the worst things to wake up to in someone with MS is vision issues.  I had one time several years ago where I lost clear vision and it was terrible as I wondered if I would ever see clearly again.  When I woke up this morning, my right eye was doing weird things.  It kind of reminded me of those pictures where you stare into them to see a hidden figure or number.  I had a major crying melt-down.  I didn't want to have to deal with something else on top of the back pain.  Thankfully my husband calmed me down and I went back to bed.  After resting a couple hours I thought things were improving so I got back up.  Sure enough they were.  

When I came into where Doc was and told him, he was nonchalant and said, "I was praying."  I had thrown up a couple prayers but was so distraught I couldn't actually pray for any length of time.  Three simple words with so much power.  "I was praying."  Woo hoo!  Thank You Jesus for my husband and for Your faithfulness.  

When I got into the shower the song, "One Thing Remains" came to my lips.  I started getting very emotional.  "Your love never fails it never gives up it never runs out on me…"  Woo hoo!  The song starts with "Higher than the mountains that I face…"  I face this mountain with MS each and every moment.  I am so thankful I can stand on the statement in this song.  "In death and in life I'm confident and covered by the power of your great love…"  Yes, I may fall apart at times but I am confident the Lord is in control.  If I have to deal with things such as vision issues, He will get me through it.  "One thing remains…"  Yes, His love remains through the mountains of MS.  Woo hoo!

Was my vision issues MS related? Does it matter what caused the issues?   I don't know nor does it matter.  But I do know whatever they were caused from the Lord answered prayer.  

Did I need reminded of His faithfulness?  Probably.  I don't think anyone can have enough reminders of what He does for us each and every day.  

Was my faith strengthened?  No doubt!  

I am praising the Lord as I read Psalm 136…

Praise the Lord! He is good.
    God’s love never fails.
2 Praise the God of all gods.
    God’s love never fails.
3 Praise the Lord of lords.
    God’s love never fails.

4 Only God works great miracles.
    God’s love never fails.
5 With wisdom he made the sky.
    God’s love never fails.
6 The Lord stretched the earth
over the ocean.
    God’s love never fails.
7 He made the bright lights
in the sky.
    God’s love never fails.
8 He lets the sun rule each day.
    God’s love never fails.
9 He lets the moon and the stars
rule each night.
    God’s love never fails.

10 God struck down the first-born
in every Egyptian family.
    God’s love never fails.
11 He rescued Israel from Egypt.
    God’s love never fails.
12 God used his great strength
and his powerful arm.
    God’s love never fails.
13 He split the Red Sea apart.
    God’s love never fails.

14 The Lord brought Israel safely
through the sea.
    God’s love never fails.
15 He destroyed the Egyptian king
and his army there.
    God’s love never fails.
16 The Lord led his people
through the desert.
    God’s love never fails.

17 Our God defeated mighty kings.
    God’s love never fails.
18 And he killed famous kings.
    God’s love never fails.
19 One of them was Sihon,
king of the Amorites.
    God’s love never fails.
20 Another was King Og of Bashan.
    God’s love never fails.
21 God took away their land.
    God’s love never fails.
22 He gave their land to Israel,
the people who serve him.
    God’s love never fails.

23 God saw the trouble we were in.
    God’s love never fails.
24 He rescued us from our enemies.
    God’s love never fails.
25 He gives food to all who live.
    God’s love never fails.

26 Praise God in heaven!
    God’s love never fails.

Dear Jesus,
I praise You for Your faithfulness!  I praise You for the way You show Your love to me each and every day.  I thank You for giving me exactly what I needed today.  Father, please use me to be a beacon of light for You today.  More of You Lord and less of me.  That's my prayer.  Thank You for being My Faith Booster!  Amen.