You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your providence watched over my spirit.
-Job 10:12 (NIV)
This week a dear friend of mine received news that her very active, young adult son has been diagnosed with an debilitating disease. As she shared her heart with me, I was blown away by her faith. Here are her words... "So this took me completely off guard. But not God. He knew. I believe that God is Sovereign. And that he sifts everything that happens to us through His hands. So I am trusting God to care for my son."
How easy it is for us to praise Him when things are good... when we are healthy... when we are happy.. when we are comfortable?
How much more difficult is for us to be grateful when things are tough?
Today, as I pray for my beautiful friend & her precious son, I am reminded that it is very often in the darkest places that we see begin to God's handiwork. Today, I too will trust Him & His bigger plan.
“Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
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