Thoughts on Proverbs

In my quiet time recently I was reading the verse from Proverbs "It is the Glory of God to conceal a matter." (25:2) and it made me think about the things in my life that I complain about, question God about, agonize over, etc. I'm constantly frustrated with all of our ongoing medical issues and keep wondering, why isn't anyone getting better? This verse reminds me that I may never get an answer to some of my questions. God doesn't promise an easy life to believers and because of the Fall, sin affects all areas of our lives: health, finances, friendships, etc. I guess because we live in a country with advanced medical knowledge and technology we assume that doctor's can figure things out and fix us. But, I am reminded that God is the great Healer and it is up to his timing. And for some, healing may not come (e.g. Paul and his "thorn in the flesh). I belong to Zondervan's Breakfast Club and a new book they have been profiling is one from Joni Eareckson Tada called "A Lifetime of Wisdom: Embracing the Way God Heals You" and some of what I've read focuses on Job and his response to all the loses and pain in his life. There is so much that can be learned from Job and I need to reread that book to get a better perspective on God and his sovereign work in my life. I don't want the boys to grow up always being concerned about their health and being anxious about it. (poor Ethan, I jump anytime he coughs and say, "oh no! you've got another sinus infection" and lately I've been having him do a breathing treatment every time he coughs). All that to say, I hope that I can show the boys that I have placed my trust in God for his will in all things, including our health.