Gene.Zeak@p0.f219.n137.z1.fidonet.org (Gene Zeak) (07/25/90)
Index Number: 9511 > MA> written the word, takes some getting used to) by simply turning > MA> to the lord. > > >One of the most amazing miracles is that God has given man the power to >start to figure out the immense complexities of the human body and even >immenser complexities of the brain, the world's most sophisticated >computer by an incredible margin. > X'cuse me fer buttin' in, but I just wanted to say that I agree. However, I thing the *greatest* miracle of all is that God loves us so much that He allows us to say, "No!" to Him and even quietly allows so many to vilify Him with their words and attitudes. >If you consider that through God's grace and love for man, he has given >scientists who have discovered medications that do save lives and change >lives and treatments that do work on some of the most intractable >mental illnesses, then you are turning to Him. Visualize the holy and >healing powers of these medications and you will help them to do their >work. > It's through God's love and grace that I, not only accept the many medications that He's allowed to be developed, but that I have come to understand the many disabilities of MS in me are not any sort of "punishment" or "negative" at all. They are incredible gifts. Without them, it's entirely possible that I would have missed out on the *improved* relationship I have with my wife and son, the understanding I now have of what it's like to be physically challenged, and the empathy that's developed for those that get depressed, frustrated, angered, etc. because of their limitations. >I've always thought the worst affront to God is to refuse truly helpful >treatments and waste the life that He has given us. > I agree, but think that the very "worst" affront is when anyone refuses to reach out to help another... >Here's hoping for better days ahead for us all. > >-rsr- > >... Since the house is on fire let us warm ourselves. As they say...stay warm... Later, Gene... -- Via Opus Msg Kit v1.11 -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!137!219.0!Gene.Zeak Internet: Gene.Zeak@p0.f219.n137.z1.fidonet.org