James Chapter 1 Verses
2 and 3 from the Good News Bible reads:
(2)
My brothers, consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your
way
(3)
for you know that when your faith succeeds in facing such trials, the result is
the ability to endure.
Tuesday morning I was
reminded of this very scripture. We had taken my brother down to Halifax Monday
to the hospital for tests to be carried out before his scheduled operation,
which would be Tuesday. From Monday early morning till Tuesday early morning,
the hours seemed never ending. Finally it was time for him to leave and go to
the OR and we settled in to wait for the news of how everything would turn out.
From 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., we assumed he had been taken into the OR and all
was already in progress. However, at 10:40 a.m., we received a phone call
telling us the OR had been cancelled due to lack of beds in the intensive care
unit. We were told he would have to return next week and hope all can take
place then. Another week to think about, be concerned for, our loved one, who
now must wait this out. This is hard to do, because we all want the best for
our family, and waiting is hard to do when you know an operation should be
taking place as quickly as possible. Oh the trials of life. Disappointed the operation did not happen,
yes of course.
But, personally, after
remembering the prayer I raised to the Lord, I realized God very well could have
been protecting my brother from something we could not see. So after the
disappointment was erased from my mind, I thanked God for His protection over
my brother. I thanked God that just maybe, my brother was saved from a
catastrophe we were not prepared to face. I thanked God that He was, and is, in
control, and knows what is best for my brother. Then I settled into His peace
and asked Him to watch over all of us through this next week as we prepare for
the operation to take place next Tuesday. We must believe that this is the will
of God and His timing is always perfect!!! So we thank God, that even in this
trial, our faith will remain strong and totally in Him. We will endure whatever
will be and trust in Him for a good result giving all glory to Him. His peace
covers us as we sit and wait, stay in prayer, hold tight to our faith, and give
thanks to God in advance. Now my friends, that is letting go, and letting God
take care of it all. It is also standing on our faith with the help of
scripture such as James Chapter 1 Verses 2 and 3.
(3)My
brothers, consider yourself fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way.
(4) for you know that when your faith succeeds in facing such trials, the
result is the ability to endure.
Thank you Lord for your
word, in which we place our trust. Thank you Lord for looking after my brother
this week and preparing him for the operation next week. We give thanks and
praise in advance as we trust in You only.
Have a blessed day, Let
Go and Let God work out all things to His glory.
Enjoy your week ahead.
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