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Photo of the bread I made
I had some trouble finding the word “physician”, mainly because I can’t spell. I had to download a dictionary with a thesaurus.
There are only 7 uses of the word “physician” in the New Testament. Here are most of them.
Matthew 9
12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.
Mark 2
17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Mark 5
26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,
Luke 4
23 And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.
Luke 8
43 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,
44 Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.
So Christ is he Master Healer.physician. surgeon. He allows us to help at times.
We need to work as surgeons, in ways the Savior will guide. We have to be judicious enough to know how to do something that my cause pain for a short time, but can help in immeasurable ways.
If you were to ask me to be your surgeon for an operation, you better prepare yourself to die. I was a mental Health professional. I only talked. I was the kind of “physician” that helps untangle the yarn that is in your head.
I know all to well that the physical and mental are connected in such a way that they can’t be separated. Example. I went and visited a psychologist last year. After two sessions I discovered that I was frustrated and mentally “unhinged” because I can’t physically do certain things. Thanks stroke. So I have had to teach myself that life is ok even though I can’t do some things. I’ve got a very good grasp on the reality of life. I don’t have to like the reality I am given, still it’s my reality. If I want I can invent bionic trousers and maybe I can walk.
I think that one of the biggest problems now days is that so many people think they need to enjoy and love everything they do. I don’t think life has ever worked that way.
We are all a metaphorical “physician” or “surgeon” at something. At times we need someone who is more experienced than we are at something; mechanics, business, computers, homemakers, everyone needs a little help. That is what theSavior is available for. No one is an expert at everything. The closest thing to an expert at everything is a mom, maybe a grandma. Just ask their children or grandchildren.
Back to the point. Everyone needs to know how to wisely and judiciously hurt in order to help. We can know if we will ask, pray.
Somethings in this world are crazy right here now. I’ve come to the conclusion that to many things are not worth my time. I’ve had that thought for some time. Just learning it again.
In this crazy world are we going to metaphorically run after every snake that bites us. We would die before the snakes do.
We don’t need to look for the snakes. Some will find us whatever we may do. So much depends on what we can individually control. What can I control? What would I like to control? How can I get there?
So a little about my current goals.
Running type exercise
I got my manual wheelchair back. Someone helped me go outside. The wheels on my chair rubbed against my arms and hands badly. I have sores that hurt on both arms and both hands. Not my idea of a good time. So I got some arm guards and gloves and I will try again.
Write every morning.
Could be better but not doing bad.
Floss teeth
I say good
Volunteer
Not bad.
Budget
It is taking some effort but I’m getting there.
No robbing/borrowing from savings
Fine
Spend time in nature
Part of me does not want to go outside. It is hot. Still I go. The heat can take a lot out of me.
Read Book of Mormon daily Read General conference talks daily
For some reason I only want to read conference talks.
I stumbled across a video on you tube about possible Book of Mormon archeological evidence. Totally blew some of my ideas I had out of the water. Did things happen in the US or Central America? I will just say I don’t think the Central America idea holds much validity. Ultimately where it happened is not the main point. It happened and was recorded so that we have another witness that Jesus is the Christ.
The archeological stuff is fascinating but in so many ways secondary to the teachings from and about the Savior.
Bake at least one loaf of bread a week, hopefully sourdough.
I got my bread made this week. One was olive bread.
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