Facebook asks the question, "what is on your mind?"
Let's see... since last Thursday:
A student experienced some very difficult personal circumstances and is now involved in a program designed to help them face the changes needed to succeed in life.
A parent of one of our students was just diagnosed with leukemia.
The husband of one of our teachers faced a potential health threat. Thankfully it was not as bad as originally thought. However, she heard news that her father has only a few days to live. This is somewhat expected, but that is irrelevant. Loss is loss.
A friend was just diagnosed with prostate cancer.
My brother is facing a serious health challenge, yet to be determined. More news tomorrow.
That should be enough for one week, wouldn't you think? But the week is still not over.
But, God is still God and faith stands in the face of life's greatest challenges and continually hopes. Faith carries us through the unknown sea of tomorrow. It is not blind trust, it is ultimate trust in the unseen reality of God and His love for humanity. Even in the midst of the monumental challenges of life, we can still hope - there is always hope - there is always God. In that hope we can experience the peace that passes human comprehension, knowing that He is working all things for our good.
I press on in faith and hope for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus without despair. He is the author and perfector of my faith. In Him I live, exist, and have my life centered in the unending hope of His grace and mercy.
I trust God on behalf of my students, my co-workers, my friends, and my brother. May God be strong on their behalf, and may they experience hope and peace in Christ.
God bless you, my human friends. Trust completely in Christ when life is darkest because He is the light, and in Him there is no darkness.
