With my latest accident that happened when I fell and broke my shoulder I’ve asked this question a lot, how much more? Just how much more can my body and mind take. Ironically, my daily devotion right now is the book of Job in the Bible. Job faced heartache after heartache, even lost his children and his health but he never doubted or cursed God. Do I have that kind of faith? Can I trust God enough to know that He’ll walk with me through each and every thing that comes along? I want to but I have to admit that I am woefully human and doubt.
I received a little book from a friend titled Tears and Tossing: Hope in the Waves of Life by Sarah Walton and another one from my niece and her husband titled Walking with God through Pain and Suffering by Timothy Keller. Both books have helped me put this whole pain and adversity thing in perspective. I am not the only person that has suffered. Many people have suffered way more than I have. That in no way diminishes everything I’ve been through, it’s just a reminder that I am not alone. Other people see and understand my struggle. They reach out to hold my hand, encourage me and walk beside me.
How much more? I don’t know. All I can tell you is that I’ll take each day as it comes, deal with that day’s pain or challenge and reach out for those hands that are offered. I pray my faith will continue to grow and I’ll come out of this stronger than before.
Blessings, Cindy J
Footprints of Hope 
Hard for us not to reminisce , sometimes wishing for good ole days, and to fret about the future. Glad God instructs us to be content with the current and focus on one day at a time. When I do, I see how truly blessed I am. We are blessed by your words and actions as we watch your walk. Love you Hal and Susan
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