Amen!
And as Anne Graham Lotz said, describing some of the challenges and difficulties of her life,..... “Don’t give my sympathy..... Don’t give me advice..... Don’t even give me a miracle..... Just give me Jesus.”
(Jesus is both the journey and the destination.)
I agree with her sentiments.
There’s also this from AB Simpson, who was the founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. He also had his share of health issues and did receive a healing of them but his perspective is one we would do all to keep in mind.
This is a link to a short sermon (I think) of his and a poem he wrote.
http://www.biblebelievers.com/simpson-ab_himself.html
HIMSELF by A. B. Simpson
Once it was the blessing, Now it is the Lord;
Once it was the feeling, Now it is His Word.
Once His gifts I wanted, Now the Giver own;
Once I sought for healing, Now Himself alone.
Once ‘twas painful trying, Now ‘tis perfect trust;
Once a half salvation, Now the uttermost.
Once ‘twas ceaseless holding, Now He holds me fast;
Once ‘twas constant drifting, Now my anchor’s cast.
Once ‘twas busy planning, Now ‘tis trustful prayer;
Once ‘twas anxious caring, Now He has the care.
Once ‘twas what I wanted, Now what Jesus says;
Once ‘twas constant asking, Now ‘tis ceaseless praise.
Once it was my working, His it hence shall be;
Once I tried to use Him, Now He uses me.
Once the power I wanted, Now the Mighty One;
Once for self I labored, Now for Him alone.
Once I hoped in Jesus, Now I know He’s mine;
Once my lamps were dying, Now they brightly shine.
Once for death I waited, Now His coming hail;
And my hopes are anchored, Safe within the vail.