“Thank God right now before His next miracle happens.”
God answers our prayers according to His plan and timeline. Our prayers are answered even when we do not get our anticipated outcome.
God always has a time for some of our doors to be closed and new windows opened. God’s blessings are constantly bestowed upon us and we often take them for granted.
Miracles are usually seen when we are in a crisis. Miracles are wonderful to pray for but daily blessings seem to keep our lives more balanced. We should always thank God every day for all of His miracles and blessings.
In May 2008, my Mother was suddenly diagnosed with endometrial cancer. This was frightening to everyone in my family especially since our father passed away September 1997 from cancer. It seemed as if my worst nightmare was happening.
This diagnosis stunned us all because Mom has always been healthy, happy, a non-smoker, non-drinker and a nurse for many years. She lived a healthy lifestyle by example.
The first week of June 2008, Mom had major surgery in Asheville, NC in hopes to prevent having to undergo radiation or chemo treatments. The surgery came with a high risk due to the severity of her cancer. She was in surgery for many hours and the waiting was difficult for everyone. Finally, after many hours in surgery, Mom pulled through successfully.
She continues to have regular follow-up appointments since winning the battle with cancer. This was the best example of a miracle that ever happened for our family.
The fact that Mom has always lived a healthy life up until the cancer diagnosis was proof of her constant blessings from God. Her normal health was restored after winning the battle of cancer; that was the miracle! I have confirmation that miracles and blessings are provided by God and that they are very different.
Are you thankful for the miracles and blessings that God provides in your life?
John1:16
Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.
To learn more about Dr. Billie J. Minton's ministries within her Blue Ridge Moment book series, please visit her author website at BlueRidgeMoments.com.
Dr. Billie J. Minton's Blue Ridge Moments books; Volume 1, subtitled, "Your Life Is Only As Good As Your Connection With Jesus," and Volume 2, subtitled, "Celebrating Footsteps of A God Dependent Life," and Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's book series may be found at Amazon.com and BlueRidgeMoments.com.
