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“If we live, we are living for the Lord and if we die, we are dying for the Lord.   So living or dying, we belong to the Lord.”   Romans 14:8 (NCV)

As a child we dreamed of growing up, getting married and having children.  As adults, we have dreams of what our children will be like as adults.  Who will they marry and what will our future grandchildren look like.  Sometimes dreams are halted by reality.  Reality of illness hits home far too soon in many families.  Cancer is real, cancer is close, and cancer hurts.  Not just those affected but the family, friends, coworkers, and all we do life around.  Cancer has hit close lately.  Recently watching others battle cancer, my eyes have been opened to finding out how to live completely with a great attitude when deaths door may be knocking.  It’s important to live for Christ in sickness and health.  The lives we affect are countless.  Some we may never know that we have touched.  Attitude is essential.  We can sulk or we can go out joyfully living for God every minute of every day.  We can focus on reaching those who may not yet know Him thru our walk, attitude, talk, and just the way we live every day to the fullest.  Praising God for who He is and what He has done and will do even in the midst of our darkest night draws others to the source of our strength.  In sickness or health, we must use our time wisely living for God every day.

“Father, thank You for those in our lives who open our eyes to You.  Remind us daily to keep our attitude and joy in You in all things.”

For His Glory

Debbie Struble
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