I believe...

I believe that God uses us in our weakness and humility to His Glory. As God used the boy who had a small lunch of 5 Barley loaves, and two fish... I believe God can use us too with our small and insignificant existence. I believe that God can place us where he desires us to plant seeds... in order to witness for Christ!

In our suffering... God shapes our character. I can not question why the Lord allows trials in our lives, but instead accept that we are purified through those times. Our true "Christ Likeness" is reveled in times of suffering. I must always remember that God is in control... I am not! My goal in life it to honor and glorify God!!

In light of this... I ask God how I can serve Him during this trial, and how I can glorify a good and Holy God... my King, my Father in Heaven, my comforter?" Knowing that I am weak, and that God is in control of my life... I accept my roll with open arms. I offer my life to the Lord... "Use me Lord as your witness, mold me, shape me, and help me bring Glory to your name. There is no other name like Jesus..."

I have learned so much by watching Jaden... such a brave little soul!! He is very open, and very to the point about his battle with cancer. I admire his strength, and his ability to stand firm. I also rejoice in the gift of life that God has given to our family... in Jaden! I am so grateful to God for Jaden, and his salvation!!

Please; even in your sorrow... rejoice in the Lord! God is shaping us in this short time on earth...for His glory. Being a Christian is not the same as the "American dream". There is no promise that; as a Christian, we will have a perfect life, no pain, and no sorrow. I trust that God knows what is best for my life... and that He has a plan for our family in today's trial.
Jas 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings.
Jas 1:2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,
Jas 1:3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
Jas 1:4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
Jas 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
Jas 1:6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.
Jas 1:7 For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
Jas 1:8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
Jas 1:9 Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation,
Jas 1:10 and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away.
Jas 1:11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.
Jas 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.


Love in Christ
Heather
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