Faith along the way

Everyone goes through tough times, difficult circumstances, at some point. It’s not always easy. It’s never something we choose. In fact, if it were up to me…I’d definitely choose sunny days every day, warm sunny days every day! None of this cold and snowy weather for me, thank you. But it’s not up to me. I’m not in charge. God is in charge. 

For whatever reason He allows the hardship, the trial, the difficult circumstance…He has a plan.

I feel like I’ve had my share of trials, and then some. However, as I am going through this latest trial, I am so thankful for how God is working. I see Him moving. I see Him answering prayers. I feel His comfort, His love, His strength. 

I’m choosing to be thankful. Choosing to be positive. Choosing to see the blessings. I could be whiny. I could have the attitude “why me?” I could fuss and complain, and grumble, and be so angry. Now, I’m not perfect. I have done those things occasionally. I’m human. But that is a worldly attitude, an earthy perspective, an “I’m not trusting God” attitude. It’s a worldview. I’m choosing to look through an “I’m going to trust God with this” kind of lens, an “I know He has a plan for me” kind of lens; a spiritual view. 

It’s not always easy. Not at all. Cancer is not fun, especially since this latest cancer diagnosis is the third cancer diagnosis in my life. Where’s the fun in that?! However, I’ve seen God move in mighty ways. There have been many tough days. Many. But there have been great things happen along the way. God has always been with me. God has given me the strength to get up each day, to go through chemo, to go through radiation. He’s given me opportunities to laugh at my husband’s jokes and sit beside him on the couch while he watches yet another basketball game. He’s given me a fabulous road trip with my sister and my best friend all the while the three of us laughing nonstop, precious texts from my brother in law with encouraging words and Scripture to help me, so many friend and family and church family moments I treasure. So many blessings. 

I’m writing this during my latest stay at the hospital, hoping I get to go home today. Hoping. If not, I will cling to the strength of my God. I will cling to my favorite verse which is in Philippians 4:13….”I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me“ (NKJV). Praise His name!

Whatever you may be going through, I pray the Lord is your strength. I pray God’s Word will comfort you. I pray His peace for you.

God bless,

Jackie