This comment was left anonymously on my blog today. I feel it deserves an answer, although I'm not sure I understand the last part. It reads:
Do you remember people who are trying to learn the love of God but don't have a terminal physical illness? Do you remember those who didn't do anything physically for you but prayed in earnest? There's no mention of those old friends or their sacrifice. Their sacrifice may have not been on the operating table, or at the poisoning of chemo, or the fiery burning of radiation but it was just as costly and it was just as committed on behalf of your healing. How does community rally around them and from afar encourage that sacrifice? Just wondering..............
Yes, I most certain remember the people who are learning the love of God who don't have a terminal illness. That includes my children, my husband, and the vast majority of the people in my life. I apologize if I have made it seem as if I only love those who are suffering. Or if I have made the impression that God only loves those who are suffering. That would not be true.
I regret if I have made anyone who "just prayed" for me feel as if I have forgotten them. Secret prayer poured out on my behalf with only the Father as witness is a pleasing sacrifice and I am very, very thankful for it. I am so sorry if my posts have sounded otherwise.
I'm not sure I understand the last sentence of the comment, but I will state that I believe prayer has made a huge difference in my healing process. The only thing I can think to say is thank you and that God is pleased with our prayers said in secret and He will reward them. (see Matthew 6:5-6).
We miss our daughter and sister so much!
3 hours ago

4 comments:
Lorri,
Personally, I have never felt as though you didn't love us all (or treat us all) the same. It was kind of you to respond to this person's thoughts.
Love,
Sue
To the anonymous poster ~ In Scripture, we are to act on behalf of God, without thought for ourselves. We are to offer up prayer as a sacrifice, a blessing and as worship, with no expectations of a pat on the back for a "job well done." I, too, am sorry that you felt slighted or under-appreciated for your caring efforts. Sweet sister-in-Christ, God knows full well the measure of your deeds. And I know that Lorri did not intentionally slight His faithful servant. I pray that you are blessed by this knowledge and get great comfort from the encouragement and heavenly petitions that you made on Lorri's behalf to the Great Healer.
Wow, not only do I not know you personally but I am not a particularily religious person. Yes I believe in God, or should I say I believe that all people in the world are created by one. My issue is putting a particular name on "it"... there are just too many religions and beliefs for me to say that there is only God or Buddha or Allah...and I really struggle with WHY the world has such differing opinions and is so willing to destroy each other over them. Lorri, you are someone who makes it all seem okay, and tries to help interpret things in a wonderful way that maybe we have not thought of before, however we choose to believe. I see you as giving thanks and truly loving all people.
If you happen to make mention of someone who is afflicted with some terrible disease or hardship it is to help spread the power of prayer, positive thinking and understanding and to remind us all that we are in this together!! I have never even met you and I have to say that comment hurt my feelings. I always feel better after reading what you have to say because I feel you truly do love and regard all people equally.
julie gilmore
I feel like I want to say something... but I'm at a complete loss for words. The "anonymous" blogger put some time and thought into their comment, however, I don't feel it was relevant to bring guilt upon one that suffers as you have had to suffer, Lorri. This blog is your way of expression. And you bring glory to the Lord over and over. Sometimes ones feelings are hurt and it's not so much a result of our wrong-doing, but a result of theirs. Do not be discouraged by these poor choice of words. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. You have handled all that you've been given, so very very well and we are all in awe of God's sustaining grace in your life. Your response to that comment was lovely. God bless you for that. Prayer for you is an honor and you do not need to do anything differently than you've done. The Lord is pleased, and to pray for others is a command from Him...
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