God Is So Good

Okay, so I haven't expounded on my family a whole lot since the beginning of this blog, but today is different.
I have three boys. Michael-15, Austin-8, and Jacob-6, these are the gifts God blessed me with.

   About 2 months ago our family received some unexpected bad news, pertaining to my oldest, Michael.
 It was time for his yearly physical for school sports, so we took him to see the pediatrician to clear him to play sports. The pediatrician checked him thoroughly, and determined he would need to be cleared by the cardiologist. This was normal to us because he had normal check-ups with the cardiologist. The check-ups were due to a heart defect he was born with. The cardiologist ran test after test on him, and determined that the heart condition was not the way we had expected it to be. The doctors told us his aortic valve had worsened to the point of surgery. We were extremely shocked at that outcome, and knew that there was only one thing we could do. TRUST GOD!
    I know people say it so much that it sounds cliche, but that is exactly what we are supposed to do.             I know that certain people struggle with this concept, but in my life I have come to realize, it's the only constant. I have made mistakes, messed things up, and hurt people. (the key word is : I ). Over time I have come to understand that GOD is wiser, stronger, and true. Every time I mess up He forgives me. Ask yourself one question, are you better than GOD?  We all know that answer, so why not trust him with the things he has given you?

     Back to Michael's condition... We prayed for healing, wisdom, and understanding. After the doctors told us that Michael would have to have a series of two heart surgeries; I will admit we were scared, our first reaction was to try to figure it all out ourselves. WAIT! Didn't GOD make Michael?  Does He not know every hair on his head?  Why am I trying t figure it all out?  I fell into the same trap we all do, not completely trusting GOD. I know one thing is for certain. GOD is in control, on time, and always there! No matter the final outcome, I know one thing to be true, GOD will be with us every step of the way.

  I John 2:15-17 states that you shouldn't wrap yourself up in things of this life. Some people will trust money before GOD. Some will trust possessions more than their own Creator. As for me, I understand that all of these things will pass away.  I choose to put my faith and trust in the one who made me-GOD. One day everyone will stand before Him, and they will have to give account for all the things they have done here on earth. Will GOD know you? Or will you spend your eternity in hell? Give GOD your life, your trust, and your faith, and watch what He will do in your life.