And God said: I Am merciful. I care for the needs of My children. Your coworker does not know Me in the way that you do. Her love is fragile. Her heart is pure. Forgive her weakness. Forgive her lack of understanding. I will do as you ask. I will heal her. I will remind her of My promises and My salvation. She is not ready to receive them now but she will.
And I said: I enjoy decorating shows on television. When I watch them I desire the beauty and things of this world. I give it up as a sacrifice to You.
And God said: I applaud you in your efforts to obey Me. You shall have a house that is bigger and better than you ever dreamed.
I said: I know you promised us to live in a mansion in heaven someday.
God said: This shall be in this life, not in heaven. It is My gift to you for your obedience.
Now I am crying.
God said: Do not cry. I love you with a love that never ends. Be happy! I honor those who obey Me. Worship Me now. I Am worthy. Shalom.
And life is good when the Christ is in it. God loves you and so do I.