One of the great truths I've discovered in my journey with cancer is that life is good. We take for granted the precious gift of life that our gracious Lord has given us--that is until that gift is in danger of being taken away. I admit that I never appreciated the gift of life as much as I appreciate it now. Each day is a bonus to me and to my family. I don't know now many days I will be unwrap this wonderful gift of life, but I want to be thankful for each and every day and use that day for my good and God's glory.
One of that things that irritates me now more than ever before are folks that gripe and complain about every trivial thing that happens to them. These kind of folks are those that the Bible warns about who "sow discord among the brethren." I am already dealing with a cancer that eats away at my flesh--I don't want to deal with the cancer of criticism that eats away at my joy. I have made it my goal in life to stay away from joy robbers as much as possible. I want to be around folks that lift up my spirits and when I'm around them I feel better about them and I feel better about myself. I want to remind you--and me--that "the joy of the Lord is my strength.
Luke
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