Back to what I'm saying about God not putting more on you than one can bear... My interpretation would be this... Here goes: When we grow in our faith, God takes us from Glory to Glory. The more we worship HIM, and get stronger in our faith walk, the more the enemy tries to attack you and bring grief to your precious life. Those in the world who don't have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, often don't know how to call on Jesus when faced with trials and tribulations.
The way we handle these challenges; which can be anything from loosing a job to being diagnosed with a life-threatening disease like cancer, can often determine the outcomes. For example, when I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in the beginning of January of this year, I immediately submitted and said, not my will Lord, but your will for me. The nurses taking my second mammogram and scheduling the ultrasound and biopsy were in awe. One even asked me "How are you taking this possible news of breast cancer so calmly?" My reply was simple. I told the nurse, that I serve an awesome God and He won't put more on me than I can bear.
That was over 11 months ago; and I'm here today, on Thanksgiving night of the same year expressing how truly grateful and thankful I am for my Life!! From the very start I was optimistic about the outcomes, and I made it clear to my family, friends and of course Jesus Christ my Lord and Saviour that I was willing and able to go through this Journey to be a living testimony of how with Faith, ALL things are possible. I'm a living testimony of His Goodness and Mercy and how having the right attitude towards something that is supposed to break you down, can have a positive outcome and be a lesson learned.
I'm thankful for that moment of time that I had to make a choice between dealing with my diagnosis with a positive attitude or claiming sickness and despair. I know without a shadow of doubt that I took the right approach, because today... most people wouldn't even know that I have been through two surgeries, chemotherapy for six months, and a total radical mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Although, I'm just feeling up to being out and about without restrictions; i know it could be worse. Or even more worse, I could be on the other side of life.
I'm thankful for my parents who have been with me every step of the way. My wonderful Husband, and my precious Children who, even at their age, knew that mommy had cancer and were constantly praying for mommy. My son even kissed and still does kiss to this day, my "owies," ~ so that they can feel better and mommy can heal! How awesome is that??? They know [my children] how to pray and lift mommy up in the Lord. That is why I'm so thankful for this day.
We opted for a non-traditional Thanksgiving celebration and went out to dinner for buffet. It was my first time since I can remember as a child, going out to dinner instead of having a home cooked meal. Don't get me wrong, we had lots of invitations, and even a few homemade dishes made for us. We are truly blessed to be surrounded by people who love us, and care for us unconditionally.
The word says;
Enter into His gates with Thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Psalm 100:4
I am constantly entering into the Lord's presence with Thanksgiving in my heart and mind, for all that I have to live for. And His praises are continuously in my mouth. Hallelujah, glory to God! I'm here to tell you that no matter what is meant for harm, can be turned into good with God on your side. I never once thought that breast cancer was an attack on my life, or things that I have done in my life. But I had Faith that God has me going through, to bring me out, in order for me to share his abundant unconditional Love for his children.
Grace and Peace
LaTishia
Thought: don't give up, and know that if you want to know what GOD can do for you... just ask Him to show you.
