When the anesthesiologist came to see me before surgery, he told me, “first I am going to inject you with I don’t care,,” That was in reference to being sedated. Sure enough, I didn’t stress after he injected me and in fact, perhaps embarrassingly so, told my surgeon a joke before they put me under. It was a clean joke, a dad joke, but perhaps should remain a mystery.
In the afternoon, as I reflected on it, I thought about how, sure I did not stress after the sedation, but the sedation was temporary. It wore off after surgery. Such is the case for any medication. It will fade if not retaken or given again. The same is true for illegal drugs.
In contrast, Jesus promised us something better in John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Paul wrote of the peace Jesus gives in Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
We can have the peace in our spirits that Jesus gives even in the midst of turmoil. The peace of knowing that whatever happens in this life, we are his forever if we trust in Jesus. The peace of knowing he is with us in every situation in life. The peace of knowing he will cause all things to work together for good for those who know him as Romans 8:28 says.
Today I am staying home and relaxing but trying to blog through the fuzziness of pain meds. How is your day?
Thank you for reading. God Bless.
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