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For the past 13 years we have experienced the raw side of life
through a myriad of unexpected open heart surgeries, a traumatic
heart transplant and our son James’s sudden death. But despite
the heart- wrenching loss we are now forced to live with, we have
been privileged to have front row seats to view God in blazing,
undiluted brilliance. He has stretched Himself over us like a powerful
shield, and though we have known daunting struggle, we have never,
not for a moment, felt abandoned. He is always enough, always more
than enough. His provisions are endlessly sufficient and He has
proved Himself to be fully and completely trustworthy despite our
rugged, taxing journey.
I was fourteen years old when I first surrendered myself to the
Lord and gave Him control of my life. He has taken me on adventures
I would never have chosen, asking me to travel to dangerous lands
I never desired for myself or my family. But for each portion of
the trek, He has come alongside and offered me the companionship
of His sweet, loving Presence and the steady, unwavering strength of His Word.
I experienced His sufficient grace and mercy for each day as I
leaned desperately into the comfort of the Scriptures. My survival
depended on it.
I know not what the future holds. I have no answers for the why
of all of this and I have run out of words of wisdom. But I know
Him to be fully capable of leading me through this portion of the
journey. He holds my hand; I keep my eyes on Him. The rest is up
to Him.
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