Almost
two years ago, I received some disturbing news; I was diagnosed with prostate
cancer. My dear father had passed the same year with the same
disease and I had a decision to make. I could watchfully wait to see
if the cancer was slow growing, I could have radiation treatments, I could have
surgery or I could desperately cry and moan, “Why me?” Each decision could lead
to major lifestyle changes. I felt led to have the surgery and months later, I
have no evidence of cancer. Thank God!
All of us
have come to some crossroads in our lives where our decisions can have life
changing consequences. However, we don’t have to make our choices
alone. We can go to God and ask for directions. Although
our way may seem bleak and hopeless, our friends may have turned against us,
our employment may have ended, but our Creator promises to never leave us.
Jehoshaphat,
the king of Judah, was a great example of someone who received bad news. He was
surrounded by a great army and did not know what to do. He and his
whole city turned to God who delivered the entire city and destroyed his
enemies.
Each day we have choices but our God stands ready to protect, help, direct guide and comfort us. We can walk daily knowing He is always there. We can walk confidently knowing that Jesus will meet us in whatever situation that may show up.
Have a cheerful walk with Jesus today!
2
Chronicles 20:12
New
International Version (NIV)
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