Staring at the blank screen. The only noise is the tuh-tuh of my fingers tapping the keyboard. I have a lot on my mind as I sit here and write this... whatever this will end up to be. A compilation of thoughts perhaps. This past year has been quite the journey for my family and I, and tomorrow is the beginning of a rocky road. (no ice-cream related pun intended). My Dad, a man of strength he is, starts radiation tomorrow. Everyday. 6 weeks. 2+ hours driving. still working. You should know by know that he is one of my hero's. His story is where a big part of my faith stems from, because God has been so faithful to us as a family Reading Psalm 150 today the last verse resided in my heart "... Let everything that has breath Praise the Lord" There has been many a times this year where praising God was the last thing on my agenda. One year and a half ago, when finding out my Dad's diagnoses, I was given two options, I could either throw myself as far away from God as possible and let bitterness overtake my heart, or I could praise Him and Thank Him for who He is. He is faithful. I have come to learn a very simple but revolutionary characteristic about my God the Father, which is a midst trial, hardship, darkness, corruption, destruction, injustice, God is still God and God is still Good. You see we have this idea, where because the world is bad, that makes God bad too, which makes what the bible says about His loving kindness false. But let me let you in on a little secret. When I found out my dad had cancer, I knew with every fiber of my being that God was
not sitting their laughing saying "sucks for you, deal with it" , He was actually kneeling beside me holding my hand as God my Heavenly Father, whispering to me "I love you, trust in me, have faith in me." It is there that I came to the conclusion that
He is faithful til the end, and He will finish what He started. I have also come to realize that when the bible says "God works all things together for good for those who love Him" the statement is not wrong. I believe that it was not Gods perfect will for my dad to be diagnosed with cancer, but because of the sin and evil of this world, it happened, just like other misfortunes. It was not Gods will. BUT, wait for it. God took the circumstance we as a family had been put in and is making the best out of it, He is working it together for good. These past years have been hard, just ask my parents but I have seen the faith of my mother and father grow into something so beautiful, so strong, a faith that is unshakable in even the roughest of storms. This faith has inspired me, to trust in God to care for my family while I am over 4,000 miles away. The peace that Jesus has given my Dad, is a peace that passes all understanding, a gift that I hope to receive. The joy of the Lord is their Strength, I have never seen my parents so alive, taking painting classes, going on hunting trips, fishing, camping, scuba diving. The list goes on and on. Every time I talk to them I am amazed at how they are giving their lives fully into Gods hands, letting Him take the wheel, and watching them be filled up with contentment and belief that everything will
ok. I don't know who will read this, or what you are going through but I challenge you to run into the open arms of God, He will give you the strength for each new day. And no matter the circumstance you are in Praise the Lord, Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.
His love endures forever. I know, it is easier said than done, but God loves you so much.
He loves you. He loves you. He loves you.
He loves you.
He loves you. He wants you to walk in freedom, He wants you to be embraced by His love, He wants to give you the strength to fight every battle.
He will never leave your or forsake you. He has never left your side nor will He ever.
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