This week has left me thinking and wondering. We have been praying for two different women and their families as they battle cancer. One day one Mama went to be with Jesus leaving two very young children, and the very next day the other Mama was given a clean bill of health and declared cancer free and now can continue mothering her two young children.
The same prayers have been lifted up, but two different answers have been given. In each situation the Lord has been glorified, His name lifted high. How is this? It’s incredible and amazing. My heart grieves for the family left without a mama, and rejoices with the other that has a new lease on life.
I want to question and wonder why He chose to take one and leave the other. It’s not my job though. He is sovereign and that is that! In both families the faith that has been shown is amazing and leaves me speechless. Does God deserve less praise in one situation that the other? No, not at all. His plans are perfect in each situation. It’s not my job to question but only offer up thanks and praise. He holds each family in the palm of His hand. He loves and cares for them equally.
We can’t look at the situation and base our response to the Lord on the outcome of the circumstance. He is good, always, everyday, in every good and even what we may consider “bad” circumstance. He is to be trusted and praised. I’m so thankful I serve a God who loves and cares for me and my family. I can trust Him with our lives and know that He is faithful and just.
I don’t have to understand. I just need to keep trusting and keep praising. My eyes need to stay focused on Jesus. Tonight one sweet sister in Christ is dancing with Jesus, enjoying sweet fellowship with our Savior. My other sweet sister is tucking her sweet ones in bed, planning her day tomorrow. In both homes Christ is being lifted up and His name glorified.
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