Wednesday, August 20 – MRI Day & Love in Action

Scripture of the Day

“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”
— 1 John 3:18 (NIV)

This day started with a beautiful surprise—love in action. My 14-year-old son woke up early and went to work on a ramp for me so I could safely get in and out of the house. He made a plan, used power tools, and built it out of scraps we already had—completely free. Watching him do this touched my heart deeply. It was more than a ramp—it was a picture of Jesus in him, serving and loving without being asked. He’s growing into a young man who looks like Christ, and that brought so much encouragement to my mama heart.

Later in the day, it was MRI time. A huge thank you to Selah and Abigail for driving me and making sure I got there safely. Having them by my side is such a gift.

Now, let’s be real—the MRI experience is not one I’ll soon forget. There are some things I wish they would have told me:

It’s loud. Repetitive, mechanical noises that change pitch and frequency.
I wasn’t offered music—only some noise-muffling headphones, but you could still hear everything.
The sounds can raise your heart rate, so breathing and praying are absolutely necessary to stay calm and not panic.

As I lay there, I found myself still hoping for a miracle—that somehow the MRI would reveal a tendon that was brand new and completely healed. But deep down, I knew that was me wanting to skip the surgery and hard days ahead. What I really needed was to fix my eyes on Jesus and trust Him no matter the outcome.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

I don’t have a song for today, but I do have a picture of my son’s ramp. To me, it’s a symbol of love in action and the way God provides through the people around us. Sometimes miracles look like instant healing, but sometimes they look like ramps built by a 14-year-old boy, or family who drive you to an appointment, or peace that keeps your heart steady in a loud MRI machine.

If you are in a season of waiting, pain, or uncertainty, remember this:

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
— Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)

God sees you. He knows your fears. And He is faithful to meet you with love—in action, in truth, and in His perfect peace.

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