The Reason

From Day 46 of Grief Bites, A New Approach

I think I have recorded this quote before from Joni Erickson Tada but it's definitely worth repeating! This is the whole devotional from today.

(This is from Joni about going through breast cancer):

"Cancer wouldn't win if I died. Cancer would only win if I failed to cherish Jesus Christ. When people see us smile in the midst of trials, they will look at us and think, 'Her God must be pretty great to inspire that kind of loyalty. I think that's amazing that she can smile in the midst of her affliction. I want what she has. I need her joy.' Oh what a rich testimony that is." -Joni Erickson Tada

It is TOTAL truth that NO MATTER what we are facing...our trials only win IF we fail to cherish Christ through them!

You never know who is observing you while you are going through grief or life challenges. You have a powerful ability to truly draw others to Christ through your storm.

Spend some time with God this week and deeply cherish Him.

You are a testimony in the making!

Verse:
1 Peter 3:15: But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.