Big Week....

So, I've got a lot on my mind this week. I think I've convinced myself that there's actually nothing wrong (even though my body denies it,) but I'm feeling the pressure today.
It's hard to believe that we've been waiting for 3 months for the MRI I'm having today. Since I've waited that long for this test, it's been hard not to live my days pretending that my headaches are normal, that everyone goes blind every so often, that fainting is no biggie, etc etc etc. I guess the problem today is that, as much as I'd like to continue this denial, today I'm faced with the stark realities of what's happening....
I'm feeling pretty certain that my problems are actually stemming from the tachycardia rather than MS... Is it just because I am hoping so hard that this is the case because heart problems are easier to deal with that MS, or am I 'tuned in' to what's happening in my body?
I'm not feeling a whole lot of peace today, so there's only one answer... I'm going to choose to soak myself in God's promises this morning... And I'm taking you along for the ride!
Isaiah 38:16-17 -  You restored me to health and let me live. Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In you love you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back. I know that God is allowing me to experience what I am experiencing because it's going to be good for me...
Isaiah 40:31 -  But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; the will run and not grow weary, the will walk and not be faint. Yup, I'm feeling weary, but if I simply lay back in my Savior's arms, He'll give me more strength than I've ever needed!
Lamentations 3:22-24 - Because of the Lord's great love we we are not consumed for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him." He's trustworthy. He's compassionate.  He's merciful. He loves me. He's more than enough.
Jonah 1:2, 6, 7 - In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me. From the depths of the grave I called for help and you listened to my cry... But you brought my life up from the pit, O Lord my God. When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord. He has picked me up out of much deeper pits in my life.... When I was younger and living my life to satisfy my own desires, He reached down and lifted me up... He heard me crying out and He forgave me!
Phillipians 4:4, 6-7, 12-13 -  Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!... Do NOT be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving [Be thankful because He's already answered your prayer and because of His infinite wisdom,] present your requests to God. And the PEACE of God, which transcends all  understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. [Whether healthy or sick.] I can do EVERYTHING through Him who gives me strength.
James 4:15: And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well, the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.
1 Peter 5:7 -  Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you.
1 John 3:1 - How great is the love the Father has for us, that we should be called children of God!
1 John 4:18 - Perfect love casts out fear.
Funny.... I read these verses and God's already fulfilled His promises for me.... My heart is overflowing with thankfulness and peace. He puts things into perspective... By choosing to turn my eyes on Jesus, He's chased away my fears. How can I be nervous/anxious and say that I love/trust God at the same time?
Preach-y entry? That's okay. I made a promise to you months back that I would be open and honest while I write.... This is me, believe it or not, simply expressing what's in my heart, moment by moment.
Thanks for praying for me, readers. Bless you!