Cherish

 From Grief Bites

I love this beautiful quote by Joni Eareckson Tada. Whatever we are facing...our trials only win IF we fail to cherish Christ through them! Spend some time with God this week and cherish Him...especially through life's storms. As you read this, replace the word "cancer" with whatever you are going through. Then, like the example below Joni's quote, turn it into a heartfelt prayer. God loves you so much!!

"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 Eareckson Tada

PRAYER:

Dear most gracious Heavenly Father,

What I am going through today is so heartbreaking and difficult. At times, it feels like I'm dead and can't die. But YOU died for me...to have a deep friendship with me...if I was the only human being on earth, You would have died for me...I am so precious to You. You are so very precious to me too, Lord. You are my treasure!

Lord, help me and teach me to cherish You. Help me to smile and find joy - even in the midst of my grief and trials I walk through. Thank you so much that I am never alone. Thank you for the incredible promise that you will NEVER leave or forsake me...I am 100% guaranteed to never be alone my entire life. Please turn my trial into a triumph...my heartache into joy...my sadness into dancing. With You, ALL things are possible!! Thank You in advance for turning my grief, heartache, and test into a strong testimony for You...may it draw many to Your beautiful heart! In Jesus' Name, Amen!!