Finding Joy

It is Saturday afternoon at 1:30pm. I find myself hurting as I just took my medicine about an hour ago and can't take anymore for 5 hours. I have a swollen tumor that is filled with cancer. The nerves in my face are reacting in a weird way which feels like a wasp is stinging my face every 1 to five minutes. My tumor has swollen so much that it is trying to burst out of my face and has pinned my jawbone where I cannot open my mouth today.

All of that is true, hurts and is my reality - however, I have so much joy. God never promised me that I wouldn't have pain in life. He never promised me that I would always understand why I'm going through these things in life. But He did promise me that even in the midst of pain and suffering that I would find joy in Jesus in spite of the pain.

I have heard from so many people that have meant so much to me over the years. I have seen kindness and grace in some people that I just met. Jesus has filled my heart with such love for Him and thankfulness for all He has given me.

Please understand this truth - if you have been saved by the death and resurrection of Jesus, He has given you so much more than you will ever earn or deserve. In all the pain that I experience I realize that even if God were to decide for my life to end I am so happy that He has done so much for me. It's as the song says ,

I have noticed that over 500 people are reading my blog to follow my situation and pray for me. Thank you so much for that. If I could ask you to help support us though giving as much as the Lord leads you too. You can support as at:
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