A year ago at Thanksgiving, I was recovering from major surgery and hoped that would be the end of my cancer story. It wasn't. I didn't know that this year would include chemo and eye surgeries and a bone scan - and I don't know what 2016 holds - but I am thankful for the faithfulness of God! The words of this article resonate with me - praying for all my friends and family who are struggling today!
"Through the hard times, the most profound lesson I’m learning involves redefining of my definition of Thanksgiving. I am challenged to be more than just “thankful”.
I am challenged to do something even more difficult—I’m challenged to trust.
I am proclaiming right now that in times of suffering, a heart of gratitude means more than just saying “thank you”—it means believing that God is who He says He is. Believing that He is good, that He is love, and that He is for me. Believing that He never changes, that He never fails, and that He is working all things for what is good.
Whatever it is you are struggling through right now, may this Thanksgiving be a reminder of God’s everlasting faithfulness for your life.
Whatever it is that is weighing on your heart and burdening your mind, be reminded that though you don’t understand the reason—there is a loving God that does, and He is walking by your side every step of the way. He will never leave you, and He never has." - Debra Fileta, Relevant Magazine
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