The Bible tells us that all things work together for good for those who love Him. Since finding out that my husband has a terminal illness, I have to say I have had a hard time processing that. How could any good come of a disease so ugly? I kept asking “God, how? If there is any good in this, please show me.”
And He has faithfully, ever so gently, shown me.
Seeing family come together to help and encourage….even though they are grieving too
The kindness and generosity…often times from people we barely know
Memories captured in pictures and in hearts…that can never be taken away.
Prayers going up…… when we aren’t strong enough to pray.
We could have all the money and the resources in the world and it still wouldn’t cure my husband, but it doesn’t matter because we have what money can’t buy.
They are the things that are working together for good.
Family.
Friends.
Love.
Kindness.
Generosity.
Memories.
Prayers.
The only good I could see is my husband being healed. But He doesn’t promise a healing on this side of heaven. He promises that He will work it out for good.
I am so thankful that His promises are always true.
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Stephanie,
Thank you so much for sharing this. I am really touched and encouraged by your attitude and faith. And I am praying for you and your husband…and your whole family. THANK YOU for being such a wonderful example. I pray that you feel God’s closeness and comfort in all the hardest moments, and that your joy is made full.
Alicia
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Absolutely! I am reminded that: Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. [John 9:3 KJV]
Just this past Mothers Day a cousin commented on Mom’s faith and determination during her illness. I know young men in the family who look up to Daddy’s dedication to her care, and I see that same loving care in a gentleman in our church who spends every day with his wife, in a care center with advanced Alzheimers.
Through their faith, love and strength, God is glorified. As is yours. That is a blessing to many others. You are never alone, therefore you are always a witness.
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wow. so beautiful. and so true. What an amazing God we have. He is the ONLY one who can change our perspective. We see through our glass darkly, and yet His Light shines the truth out for us, doesn’t it? So praying for you and for God to continue to show His grace…
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