Not my Battle

"This is what the Lord says to you: 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army.  For the battle is not yours, but Gods." 2 Chronicles 20:5b

The weekend following Peter's diagnosis of Schizophrenia, someone forwarded a sermon to me based on 2 Chronicles 20.  I strongly sensed God telling me that this battle was not mine.  As one with a very strong sense of responsibility, I immediately felt like Peter's new situation was mine to manage and fix.  And though I want to support Peter I hear God often reminding me (especially when I head into fixing mode) that I am not responsible for anymore than God shows me to do.

Last week he used the Psychiatrist Dr. B to remind me my job was to pray.  So as we neared the end of the effectiveness of the Haldal Shot Peter was given 4 weeks ago and I was seeing some concerning indicators in Peter's behavior, I was certainly praying.

Long story short, Monday morning I encountered a Peter who was convinced we were the richest people in the world, he was a genius and he had corona virus as a infant and was immune.  He was agitated and revved up.  So I prayed and I summed some other prayers.  I didn't go to work but continued to pray as Peter left the house on foot.  I did get active calling people in our small psychiatric world which we are now thrust, looking for help and resources trying to come up with a plan.  As it would turn out God reminded me again that this was not my battle by intervening and getting Peter what he needed without my help.  When Peter caused a disturbance at a local retail store, the police were called and Peter was taken to the hospital.  He is now back at Laurelwood , our local mental facility where he is safe and being cared for.

I will share more in another post about the evident hand of God and his kindness and care yesterday.  But for now I wanted to let you my friends know and ask that you would pray for Peter, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.  Please pray for the doctors and care givers, that they would be wise in administering medications and therapy.  Your prayers encourage me and sustain.  So grateful.

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