This was the status update of one of my good friends from college. Because of her diabetes she has had many struggles having to do with that. It has made her life harder than most people's lives. Even watching all that she has gone through her attitude amazes me! I remember when I was in college no matter what was happening she always had a smile and some wonderful positive encouraging words to say. No one ever really knew how her struggles affected her life because the attitude she possessed about it was astounding. And still is. Looking back when you could tell she was not feeling well, she was probably sicker than any of us had been all year. She possesses something that I hope to soon possess and immediately start praying for...true thankfulness for all the things that happen in life.
What an amazing thing she chooses to do each day! The ability to look at all things in her life as blessings from the Lord. That is exactly what they are! I am a firm believer that there is a reason for everything and that the Lord has a plan no matter what. There are a lot of things that happen in my life that I consider very challenging, traumatic, and that I feel like are a big deal and a big part of my life. The truth is that I don't live with any chronic diseases, I don't have children who were born with life altering challenges, I have a wonderful supportive husband, and my life is pretty great. Don't get me wrong, there have been some pretty huge things that have happened and will happen again, but I don't have to face a chronic disease each and everyday to the point of taking medication and being hospitalized from time to time. My friend could and has every right to be angry and cry and question God. But she doesn't. She chooses to change her attitude and look at this daily obstacle as a blessing...a BLESSING! What a concept!?
My prayers have changed since reading my friends status. I pray that I can change my attitude about the obstacles that Satan throws my way. I pray that no matter what happens that my joy stays intact and that I can smile through the pain and know that I am in the Lord's hands and that He has a plan!
I pray that her outlook challenges all of us to change ours!! Thanksgiving the holiday is over, but the thanksgiving we give for all of our blessings and obstacles should be a daily thing everyday of the year!
What an amazing thing she chooses to do each day! The ability to look at all things in her life as blessings from the Lord. That is exactly what they are! I am a firm believer that there is a reason for everything and that the Lord has a plan no matter what. There are a lot of things that happen in my life that I consider very challenging, traumatic, and that I feel like are a big deal and a big part of my life. The truth is that I don't live with any chronic diseases, I don't have children who were born with life altering challenges, I have a wonderful supportive husband, and my life is pretty great. Don't get me wrong, there have been some pretty huge things that have happened and will happen again, but I don't have to face a chronic disease each and everyday to the point of taking medication and being hospitalized from time to time. My friend could and has every right to be angry and cry and question God. But she doesn't. She chooses to change her attitude and look at this daily obstacle as a blessing...a BLESSING! What a concept!?
My prayers have changed since reading my friends status. I pray that I can change my attitude about the obstacles that Satan throws my way. I pray that no matter what happens that my joy stays intact and that I can smile through the pain and know that I am in the Lord's hands and that He has a plan!
I pray that her outlook challenges all of us to change ours!! Thanksgiving the holiday is over, but the thanksgiving we give for all of our blessings and obstacles should be a daily thing everyday of the year!
