I don’t know if we have H1N1, but I am definitely behaving like a pig.

In general, I have always looked upon health afflictions as a distilling factor to Spirituality.  David says that once he was afflicted he sought the Lord. I find, disturbingly, the opposite to be true. My lack of energy does not drive me to Christ, but to bed. Rather than growing in sweetness, I startle my child with the tone of voice I  address him with. Poor little guy. I have higher expectations of my husband (who, incidentally is also sick, but not pregnant in his third trimester, a fact which unfortunately negates any sympathy from me), and become increasing selfish – I complain to him, and my thoughts center around having a maid.

Of course, if I had a maid, I would continue my indolence by watching Sherlock Holmes. Why do something useful with all the time I would be given? Anyway, all this leads me to continue to worry about my own Holiness.

Thankfully, I know where the answers to my concerns can be found…so the question now is: Will I discipline myself to engage in some serious prayer time?

I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.

Psalm 34:1,4,5