Thursday, June 28, 2012 | By: Unknown

Coping with Tragedy

Let's face it, life is never easy.  No matter how good we believe we have it, there is a problem waiting just around the corner.  If we are not fully prepared for this we may be caught off guard.  We may not have any protection.  Being prepared for tragedy is not easy.  It takes dedication and time.  It takes strength.  It takes character.

God did not want to make everything simple for us.  Our character does not grow with simplicity. It grows with complexity during hard times.  We are challenged to trust in the Lord and to do his will.  I admit that a lot of heartache had to be thrown my way to realize this.

Recently a friend on mine reminded me of her favorite verse.   I was telling her how heartbroken I am because my youngest boy has a terminal genetic disease that may not be cured.  He has been having a very difficult time with the heat of the summer and his seizures are getting much worse.  This is the verse she read to me:



"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."   Romans 15:13  New International Version (NIV)

 

Putting all of my trust in the Lord means that I no longer have to worry.  I am NOT in charge.  All I need to do is what is in front of me and let God do the rest.  My son is God's child.  He loves him and knows what his future holds.  Of course, I need to be reminded of this on a regular basis but just reading this verse over and over fills me with peace.  I am thick headed.  I forget God's promises.  Thankfully I have people in my life that help to remind me.  
 

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