Hi John,
I just got home from having a colonoscopy a short while ago. I had the sweetest experience just before they began the procedure, and I wanted to share.
I’ve been super busy with work and life lately, so I’ve hardly had much time to think about this upcoming colonoscopy. Today, after I got settled in my room and was waiting to be wheeled back for the procedure, it hit me what was getting ready to happen, and I started to feel uneasy and a little afraid. By the time they wheeled me into the procedure room, I felt really nervous. There were at least six people in that little room, including doctors, nurses and two anesthesiologists. While they were all busy doing their part to prep me for the procedure, I started talking to Jesus. I told him I felt afraid, and he very gently spoke this to my heart:
“Listen to me. You are going to be just fine. To them (the medical team), you are just another patient; the next procedure, but I am in charge of every person in this room and I love you and I’m going to take care of you.”
His voice was a calm that cut right through the scurry of activity going on in that room. He felt so close, and tears started falling down my cheeks. There was a sweet lady standing behind me and she started rubbing my forehead and patting my arm. I reached up and patted her hand and thanked her for taking care of me. When I did that, she bent down and whispered in my ear, “We are going to take good care of you”. It felt like Jesus whispering in my ear. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so comforted and so loved. The next thing I remember is waking up in the recovery room.
It’s so, so sweet to feel Jesus loving us, and to be reassured that he is taking such complete care of us. I know he’s on the job 24/7, but I’m thankful I got to especially feel that today.
His love is overwhelming, and it’s real.
Thank you precious Jesus, for loving us.
Lee Ann
p.s. Everything looked good on my colonoscopy. I don’t take that for granted either. Thankful!