Since August of 2012 I have been on kidney dialysis. I’m very thankful that advances in medicine have developed these procedures and that my wife and I have the insurance and financial means to be able to do this. Dialysis literally is what is keeping me alive! I know that we are much better off in so many ways than many with more serious medical problems or do not have the resources that we are blessed to have.
Still, dialysis has its inconveniences.
So, after much study, discussion and prayer, we have decided to seek a kidney transplant. Here’s the dilemma… I don’t have a living donor. In order to get a replacement kidney, someone else must die. I simply can’t with or pray for someone to die so that I can overcome an inconvenience. Still, we’ve decided to pursue a transplant.
Death is a reality of life. Sometimes death occurs in a way that allows the harvest of organs in order to save or greatly improve the lives of of others. God created us in a manner that makes this possible. He’s also given us the medical knowledge, skills and technology to be able to perform these life saving procedures.
I don’t pray that anyone die. I do pray that should death occur that the individual and/or their loved ones give the gift of renewed life through organ donation.
Shalom, Art
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I can understand the dilemma, but as you say, you are not hoping for someone to die. Healthy people die every day in motor and other accidents and I am praying with you that sometime soon, one of those will be an organ donor with a compatible kidney.
While reading this I can feel your faith. It just jumped out. The Holy Spirit wants you to know, God will provide.
In prayer with all.
Thank you, angel. I learned long ago that He will provide whatever I really need. I’ve come to rely on it like I count on the sun rising.
Shalom
Heavenly Father, we praise You that You provide all our needs and You are faithful to Your Word. When Jesus walked this earth, He never turned anyone away who came to Him for healing through Your Holy Spirit. Your Word says, “Many followed him, and he healed ALL their sick” (Matthew 12:15). “…and the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them ALL” (Luke 6:19). “and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed ALL the sick” (Matthew 8:16). Since Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever, we come to Jesus today and ask Him to touch Art and heal him by Your Holy Spirit. We praise You Lord with all our soul. We forget not all Your benefits—You forgive all our sins and heal all our diseases, and redeem our life from the pit. You crown us with love and compassion. You satisfy our desires with good things so that our youth is renewed like the eagle’s (Psalm 103:1-5). In Jesus’ name, we pray that you renew Art’s health and bring healing to his entire body. Amen!
Thank you, Amanda Beth. God bless…
Amen!
I know The Lord will make a way for you Art in His way and time. Keep trusting The Lord.
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God promises to provide. Join me in praying for provision of a kidney for Art through the gift of organ donation. If you are not an organ donor, please consider it.