Trust and Be Thankful

Trust in the Lord and do good;

dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 37:3-4

We are a thankful family right about now. My uncle's surgery on Friday was a success. The doctor's think they removed all the cancer. We won't know for sure until later but he is home and resting. God has surely blessed us.

We so often call on the Lord when our hearts are breaking and the hurt resides deep within us. We reach out and He is there. Always. Then when He answers our prayers, we quickly move on. Sometimes we forget to say thank you. The good that comes our way comes from His Glory and His Mercy. Just as we cry out in pain, so should we sing His praises in joy. For He is true and faithful, a safe haven for us all.

Peace In Trying Circumstances

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phillippians 4:6-7

The theme of worry and anxiety runs rampant in my world right now. I am reminded again and again of how little we control about our lives. I am so thankful that God is in control of everything. That He has a plan. That all will be okay.

My uncle is having his third cancer surgery Friday. My friend will have his second cancer surgery in the next week or so. Another friend is nearing the end of his earthly life. It is frightening to realize that we have no control over death. Then I remember that Jesus defeated death. I am so grateful for his sacrifice. But I am scared nonetheless.

I cry out for strength and it comes. He promised to be with me no matter what. We are His children and He cares for us. So I reach blindly through my tears and grasp at His solid rock. He pulls me up and I am surrounded by His peace.

I do not know what the coming days and weeks will bring. But I will continue to pray to the one who hears me, the one who controls the outcome of all our days and nights. I will ask Him to surround those I care about with His love and His strength and His peace. God never said we wouldn't have difficult journeys. I do know that. I also know that His plan is perfect and it is in His will that I and those I love will find peace to handle whatever happens.