2011- A Year of What?

2011 is past and 2012 has begun. So I wonder what type of year did you have in 2011. Was it a great year or maybe just a good year? Or did you have one of those years that you would prefer to forget ever happened? On Saturday night at our New Year's Eve service I got to listen to a great preacher share her 2011 story. She shared her ordeal with with breast cancer and all the things she faced because of it. But do you know what type year she had? According to her, she had a good year!

Now wait a m inute! She was diagnosed and battled breast cancer. How could she have had a good year when she faced surgery, Chemotherapy and radiation? It doesn't make sense. Then on top of that she also had to be concerned with her finances which were affected by her not being able to preach. So what type of struggles did you have this past year? Did you face a death issue or major health problem like Gayle? In light of her difficulties, how do you view the problems you encountered over the past year? You see we think we face life changing issues but when you look at others around you, you often realize that your problems are minor compared to other folks. The amazing thing with Gayle was that she had the same perspective. She saw others worse off than her. Battling breast cancer and she thought she had it easier than some others. If you know Gayle, you would understand why she can feel the way she does. YOu see it is because of what but who her strength is in life's battles. She knows that God is there for every step of the way. Not just in this battle but every one she experiences in life. She serves a God that will never leave her nor forsake here no matter what circumstances come our way. If you could sit down and talk with her I am sure of this one thing. She would desire that you have the same faith and confidence in Christ as she does. He loves you and wants to be your strength as well.

She said she didn't ask for the cancer but she looks back on it as a time of growing closer to her Lord because of it. She knows that it is just something else God is using in her life to grow her faith. SHe shared that it was alight affliction working in her fo a far superior glory. How about you? Do you know that God is there for you and that He has a desire to bless you? You do not have to go through anything alone! Have a Happy New Year and put your trust in Him in 2012!