Wow. This song jumped out at me today while I was baking buns and half-listening to the radio. The lyrics really sums up how I felt the year Mike had cancer. I never really questioned why God, in His sovereignty, allowed this ugly illness to enter our lives. Yes, it was hard. Yes, it was terrible. Yes, I struggled to see my dear husband so sick. Yes, I felt extreme sympathy for him most days and wished I could trade places with him. Yes, I hurt for my children to see Daddy this way. And yes, there were definitely days where I wished it were all over.
But, every moment, I knew that our God was with us. And I knew that there was a reason for this. I didn't want to miss what God was doing in Mike's life, my life, or my children's lives through cancer and all its yuckiness.
We did see the blessings. Many, many blessings. I won't name them all now, but be encouraged. Whatever you are going through today, whatever ugliness has entered your life, God is still a loving, compassionate, strategic God. He has a plan and a reason for the things that happen. Nothing is by coincidence. May God give you a breath of fresh air today. May your faith soar today as you seek glimpses of His love for you. And may your eyes be open to see His blessings...
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Wow. This song jumped out at me today while I was baking buns and half-listening to the radio. The lyrics really sums up how I felt the year Mike had cancer. I never really questioned why God, in His sovereignty, allowed this ugly illness to enter our lives. Yes, it was hard. Yes, it was terrible. Yes, I struggled to see my dear husband so sick. Yes, I felt extreme sympathy for him most days and wished I could trade places with him. Yes, I hurt for my children to see Daddy this way. And yes, there were definitely days where I wished it were all over.
But, every moment, I knew that our God was with us. And I knew that there was a reason for this. I didn't want to miss what God was doing in Mike's life, my life, or my children's lives through cancer and all its yuckiness.
We did see the blessings. Many, many blessings. I won't name them all now, but be encouraged. Whatever you are going through today, whatever ugliness has entered your life, God is still a loving, compassionate, strategic God. He has a plan and a reason for the things that happen. Nothing is by coincidence. May God give you a breath of fresh air today. May your faith soar today as you seek glimpses of His love for you. And may your eyes be open to see His blessings...
Thanks Marla. Very touching and what a wonderful reminder that our Creator is in control!
Thank you so much for posting this Marla! It was exactly what I needed to hear!
Wow!! God is good! Thanks Marla! May God continue to use you to touch others including myself!!
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