If He Brought You To It, He'll Bring You Through It

This week I have been reminded as to how fragile and precious our lives are. This week has been a struggle for many and I know even now as I type this many more hardships are taking place. I know God never promised this life would be easy, but sometimes we just have to ask "why"? We may not know the "why" and sometimes we might not ever get an answer. Truth of the matter is, regardless of the "why", I know my God is in control. He knows our hearts desire and he sees our struggles. He knows every need before we even speak them. If there is one thing I am grateful for in this life, that is my salvation. I learned this week that one of my co-workers lost her brother in a fatal car accident. He is the father of four children, and though I don't know his name, I cannot even begin to imagine the pain his family and friends are dealing with at this very moment. I look at my son and my husband and I simply cannot imagine or even begin to fathom my life without them. My heart breaks and it is all I can do to keep from crying. Another co-worker lost her Dad today. He was a resident at our facility. The look on her face is now embedded in my mind. As I learned of the news from her, I couldn't help but to tear up myself. No one ever said it would be easy... Today I have also had my mind on my sister in law, as she makes her drive to Kansas to say her final goodbye's to her Dad. I have tried to put myself in her shoes and I simply just don't know if I could do it. She has had a tough year and I have seen her struggles. I know her heart is breaking right now. Still no one ever said it would be easy... As we lay our heads down tonight, I know more bad news will come to families across the world. Maybe a loved one has passed, maybe a relationship has gone south and you don't know how to pick up the pieces, maybe we are having a difficult time forgiving ourselves, whatever the hardship, I know my God is faithful. Still no one ever said it would be easy... It is my prayer that as we face a new day that we tell those we love how much they mean to us. We are never promised tomorrow and this I promise you, things can change in the blink of an eye. I would imagine there are millions of people who live with that regret every day. Please don't let the moment pass you bye. Don't put it off until tomorrow, say it now. No one ever said it would be easy... I pray for my co-workers and I pray for my sister in law, that God will bring them peace and comfort during these difficult times. I pray for a peace that passes all understanding. I pray that I never forget how very precious our lives are. I pray for all those with hardships at this very moment, I pray you know that you are not alone. God never sends you a situation to face on your on. He was there before, he is there now, and he will be behind you. I firmly believe that if he brought you to it, he will bring you through it. It is by his Grace and his Grace alone that we overcome all obstacles. No one ever said it would be easy... This week I ask that everyone take a look around them. Look at all the things God has given you. Count your blessings. I guarantee God will amaze you, even through the hardships. Praise him in the storm, raise your hands and praise the God who gives and takes away. No one ever said it would be easy, but you can trust that if God brought you to it, he will bring you through it.