One Year

It has been said that a lot can happen in a day. This statement is true. Each day, God's mercy is new. Great is His faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:19-26

"19 Remembering mine affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall.20 My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is humbled in me.21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.22 It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.24 The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.25 The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.26 It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.

As far as I can remember, I have never had a year with so many changes and challenges. One year ago today I began treatment for a previously un-diagnosed condition. My life changed dramatically as my health improved. It was overwhelming to learn to manage the condition and the improvement in my health as well as new limits. (Who knew I wasn't superwoman even though much healed?)

22 It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

At the time, I never dreamed what would come. God knew. His faithfulness was there. His mercy new every morning! His timing is perfect. (Psalm 18:30) So many lessons were to come. It became a year of caregiving various family members including a family member with cancer who later passed away. It was my privilege to serve my family. My heart is full of gratitude that God gave me strength prior to the need. (Philippians 4:19) In the coming weeks, I hope to share some of the lessons that God taught me as we came through these trials. 

24 The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.25 The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.26 It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.
The Lord is my portion through all of this. He is my hope.

Romans 5:1-5, 
5 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.