Wednesday 2/24/2016 5:55 AM
Over the course of the past few weeks my family has
experienced some pretty trying circumstances. My grandson, Knox, was
hospitalized with RSV and my nephew, Derek, nearly died from H1N1, and is still
hospitalized in the ICU. There have been countless prayers offered on their
behalf. Knox has recuperated and Derek is currently showing signs of
improvement. Since the outcomes and progress has been positive many people are praising and thanking God, including me.
Sometimes I wonder if there would be so much praise
expressed and thanks given to God if the outcomes had been negative, if my
grandson or nephew had died or become permanently disabled. It is easy to
praise God when things go according to our plans but how often do we hear
thanks and praise given to God when someone is struck down in an accident or
succumbs to an illness?
Isaiah 56:10 says, “‘Though the mountains be shaken and the
hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken, nor my
covenant of peace be removed,’ says the Lord who has compassion on you.” I
like to measure the love of God by how well my circumstances turn out but God
reminds me that his love remains the same regardless of my circumstances. I would
like to be able to give praise to God and to remain thankful even in adverse
circumstances. I pray that I can pray the words of Job in Job 13:15, “Though he
slay me, yet will I hope in him.”
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