} FROM THE EDITOR Dear Readers-
GOD only knows
Psalm 46:10 NIV 10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
It’s kind of unsettling to look ahead to next year. What does 2021 have in store for all of us? After a year of so many ups and downs…the downs far exceeded our expectations…it feels natural to be apprehensive about a new year. This time last year, it seemed like the world was coasting along, not a care to be seen, and then boom….it all changed. The world became uncertain in a pandemic that overflowed into every facet of everyone’s lives. As Christians, it should be easy for us to feel peace. We know who holds the past, the present, and the future. Unfortunately, the human side of us all sometimes overtakes the spiritual side and we almost forget Who’s hands we rest in. We rest in the almighty hand of God and praise be to Him. Without it, we would have no hope and no future. But, we do…and with that, as we head into 2021, we know that the only ONE that knows what’s coming is GOD. Only Him… Only God knows…. In this special issue of Inside Medicine we take a good look at some issues we’ve faced because of 2020. Rachel Sullivan’s article, Survival Instinct, goes right along with the theme we are trusting in for the upcoming year. With her professional background, she gives us an outline of things we can hold onto for positivity going into a situation, no matter what it looks like. Dr. Elizabeth McClesky has provided us with an editorial about being present in the moment. Sometimes we don’t realize the need we have for relationships and personal connections. Just looking over the past year, our day to day dealings with friends and counterparts has evolved and changed. Through it all though, the human connection and need for it remains the same. It has become a gift that most didn’t realize was so important. You’ll also find some helpful information in this edition. An article about eye issues that develop because of overuse of electronics, spinal fusion information, how COVID has affected healthcare, and much more. All of us at Inside Medicine hope you have a healthy and safe holiday season as well as a prosperous New Year! As always, our prayer is to be a light in our community, for you as our neighbors and also for our Savior. Please let us know if you have an idea or would like to contribute to our magazine. We love you! And cheers to 2021! Remember…faithfully, Only God knows….
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