September 26, 2010

I felt really strongly that, today, I should repost a blog that I wrote on My Space months ago...ENJOY and BELIEVE GOD!!

I have recently begun a Beth Moore study called "Believing God".  It centers around Hebrews 11.  I have learned SO much about faith already.  God is SO good!!

How many of us say we believe God, but only if He does what we want.  When things begin to turn the other way, SO DO WE!!  So many times I have told God that I love Him NO MATTER WHAT! Then, something comes into my life and turns it upside down. . .Instead of believing God and allowing Him to bring me comfort and peace, I'm crying out, "WHY GOD!?!"  and blaming Him!

Recently, I had a major scare in my life that taught me, "Yes! My God CAN be trusted with my fears and heartache!!" . . . My doctor did a routine test and found that my liver enzymes were quadruple what they should be.  He came back to me and told me the news that I may have Hepatitus or Liver Cancer and I broke down.  I cried until I could cry no more.  When the tests that they were doing monthly finally got me so sick I couldn't hold my head up, I cried out, "Jesus, I need You!!"  I just can't do this on my own!  You have done so many miracles for me.  Now, I am asking only for PEACE!! No matter what the outcome I will praise You, but PLEASE just give me PEACE!" Well, immediatley I felt a warm feeling all over my body and my tense muscles just released.  I felt PEACE!

I tell you this story because, only a month ago,  I faced another scary moment . . . I began to have a searing pain in my breast that wouldn't go away.  I knew something wasn't right and called my doctor.  That Sunday as I sang, I felt the Lord's hand on my shoulder saying, "Daughter, I have You in my arms! Here is Your PEACE!" After a thorough examination, I was told that she did find a lump in my breast.  Immediately, a strong peace came over me. . . no tears and no fear.  I knew God had me in His arms and I'd be okay NO MATTER what!  I was even able to voice that to Him - and mean it in my heart,  "God, no matter, what I know You are in control! Thank You for Your sweet PEACE!"

I am happy to say that I have neither liver nor breast cancer!  But even more so, I am ecstatic to say that I do have PEACE!!  I truly believe that God is teaching me through all of this that His PEACE will ALWAYS be enough!

Dear friend,  if things seem impossible and you just don't know what to do or where to turn the answer is to my loving God!!  He WILL give You PEACE!!  All you have to do is ask!

I love You, Jesus!!