"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief." (v.18) Ecclesiastes 1:1-18
It is amazing (my new word for the week) how awesome God is during times of grief & sorrow. Today, I received some sad news on someone in my life who has cancer. It was totally unexpected and the person just happened to go to the doctor this weekend due to back pain. Who knew within a 48 hour period we would now be talking about surgery, leave, etc., etc.? This is someone who is so strong for everyone else and given her/his faith, the soft question of "Why me?" made its way to the conversation as we sat and tears streamed. I could not answer the question then and still am unable to now.
I'm home for the evening and settled in to take a moment to read my devotional for the day. The above scriptural passage was given, and the topic dealt with understanding why bad things happen. We may never be able to answer the question of why suffering and pain exists, but we fortunately are able to put our trust and confidence in the Father. "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy does come in the morning!" (Psalm 30:5)
With every testimony and story that comes into my life, I realize how blessed and fortunate I am. I do not take for granted anything He's given me. I desire to have a purpose-driven life that will not be about my personal agenda, but His perfect will.
Yes, I am a Messy Christian, but Thank God, I am aware and desire to grow.
1 comment:
I'm so glad I discovered your blog. I'm following it because I can tell it will be an encouragement in so many ways.
Thank you for sharing this post. Things like this put life and faith into perspective, don't they? I will defintely keep your friend in my prayers...
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