It's blog night (one day late)! Sorry about that, but I did not have school yesterday which honestly just threw me off. We're here now though, and we have an important topic to discuss: praising God during a storm. We all have our own storms, and at times, they can seem impossible to walk through. These are the moments when the strength of our faith is tested. My family and I had one of these tests over the past week, and by God's grace, we made it through.
Think of the most spiritual person you know, the person who is so close to God that you just look at and say, "Wow. I want to know God like that." Maybe it's your pastor, youth pastor, favorite worship leader, or Sunday school teacher. For me, this person is my Mamaw. My Mamaw is closer to the Lord than anyone I have ever seen. She loves Him fiercely and worships Him in Spirit and in truth so passionately. She raises her hands to Heaven and shouts His praises. She embodies the Proverbs 31 woman. Needless to say, I love her beyond words and cannot imagine my life without her.
Last week, my Mamaw was rushed to the doctor with a mass. They basically told us it was breast cancer, and our world was rocked. She is so good and pure. Someone like her could never deserve something like this. Fear began to build up in me, and I began to wonder how much time I had left with her. I asked as many people as I could to pray for her, and she did the same. In her words, "I am going to call everyone I know to start a prayer chain." It was amazing. She knew the Lord was in control and that all she needed was Him.
She had a biopsy on Friday, and all we could do then was wait. On Sunday at church, our pastor had everyone gather on the altar to call out to God on her behalf. I knelt beside my Mamaw and my mom and said, "God, I know You are in control and that You know what is best for her. Let Your Will be done. If it's not cancer, we will trust You, and if it is cancer, we will still trust You." From that moment on, I just felt indescribable peace. By placing my trust in Him, I was able to let go of all fear and anxiety. His perfect love casts out fear, and I am so thankful for that promise.
On Monday, we found out the results of the biopsy: my Mamaw does not have cancer! She may still have to have surgery to remove the mass, but I know God will take care of that just like He did this. Look what our God can do. He performs miracles everyday, and I am so thankful He had one in store for her. Thank You Jesus for all You do!
The lesson to be learned here is to trust and praise God regardless of your situation. It may look dark and grim, but God's light outshines all of that. He loves you and has the best in store for you even if it is not ideally what you would want. He is worthy of your worship because through it all, He is good. He is great.
"From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I." -Psalm 61:2
"Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah." -Psalm 62:8
