I have to admit I was upset with God this past week. On Friday when news came that Di's cancer was back, I felt betrayed. I argued with God saying, "But you led us to Cancer Treatment Center of America. I know you did. And now this?" I railed and cried and was generally a total mess.There is a way that leads to life, the few that find it never die
Past mountain peaks graced white with snow, the way grows brighter as it goes
Chorus:
There is A road inside of you,inside of me there is one too.
No stumbling pilgrim in the Dark, the road to Zion's in your heart,
the road to Zion's in your heart
The river runs beside the road, it's waters living as they flow,
in liquid voice the water calls, on thirsty knees a pilgrim falls
(CHROUS)
Sometimes a shadow dark & cold lays like a mist across the road,
but Be encouraged by the sight, where there's a shadow there's the Light
(CHROUS)
Sometimes it's good to look back down , we've come so far we've gained
such ground but joy is not in where we've been, Joy is Who's waiting at the end
What about you? Have you ever been mad at God? Labels: Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Diann Hunt, Road to Zion
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Colleen Coble writes romantic suspense with a strong atmospheric element. A lovable animal of some kind--usually a dog--always populates her novels. She can be bribed with DeBrand mocha truffles.
Denise Hunter writes women's fiction and love stories with a strong emotional element. Her husband says he provides her with all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too.
Diann Hunt writes romantic comedy and humorous women's fiction. She has been happily married forever, loves her family, chocolate, her friends, chocolate, her dog, and well, chocolate.
Cheryl Hodde writes romantic medical suspense under the pen name of Hannah Alexander, using all the input she can get from her husband, Mel, for the medical expertise. For fun she hikes and reads. Out of guilt, she rescues discarded cats. She and Mel are presently taking orders from four pampered strays.
24 Comments:
I'm mad at God right now. I know life isn't fair, but it should be fairer than it is. I think about what King David endured in his life, and I remember God has it all planned out and our journeys aren't easy.
But like you said, we could all be hit by a bus tomorrow and we have eternity to plan for, but I'm not ready for any of us to go just yet and so we pray!
I'm glad you and Dave are taking Di. We'll be with you in the car in spirit.
Thanks for the reminder, C. I've been having my moments too. God reminded me of when Jesus cried when his earthly friends were hurting. He weeps with us in our pain.
I have to keep reminding myself that God knows better than I do what He's doing. Mel keeps reminding me that getting Diann to the cancer center saved her life last year. Praying for another save.
I like that song :)
y'all will be in my thoughts and prayers !
huggs
Colleen and Girls
One of my favorite songs, too, C. Praying.
I've been praying since you posted they found her level was elevated. I was mad at God when my father battled cancer. It took me a while to understand that God never told us not to be angry. He said "be angry and sin not."
I'll pray for your safety as you travel and for wisdom for the doctors.
I remember yelling at God one night when my son was sick on the bathroom floor. I raged to God other children got to spend their summers at the pool or on the playground, not in Chemo. But God said--again--to me that I could not yet see what He was doing. What He has done. God can see around corners. And you're absolutely right--God is far and above large enough to hold all our emotions, even rage. Take care ladies, for you are dearly loved!
Diann must be so blessed to have you all in her corner. So glad you all are there for her. Will be praying!
I can so relate, Colleen. But you know what, David vented all his emotions at God and God still called him a man after God's heart. That comforts me. It's okay to acknowledge my emotions to God. He already knows them and then we can start dealing with them. Love you guys.
Thanks for the comforting comments, friends. Keep up the prayers. God is big enough to heal Di and I believe he will!
Yeah, I've been there. The thing is, our perspective is so limited. We get this image in our heads about how things ought to go and we can't imagine how something could possibly be better. When it doesn't go that way, we feel like our prayers aren't being heard. Someday, we'll all look back and it will all make sense, but now things are just tough.
Yes, definitely, especially when I see the bad roads taken by some loved ones. It has ripped my heart out for more than two years now. There are so many times when I prayed (or yelled), "What as the point, Lord, of honoring You and being a steward of two lives You've blessed me with caring for, to have their paths come to this?" I have no answer still, but God is healing and life is still going on...praying for y'all, especially Diane and family...
I'm so sorry to hear of her setback. But I've known people who have battled cancer repeatedly and overcame it. I pray that will be the case and that God will prepare everyone's lives for His will. It's a struggle handing over that control of our happiness, but as someone said, His goal is to make us complete. Knowing the purpose of Life-- to please Him -- is worth more than happiness which is temporal.
I think we all get mad and question God's actions. But I do know that it's all planned and we might not know why but he will reveal why he's using Di. She is very lucky to have great friends like the gals here.
Boy, you all sure know how to make me cry!!! I am so humbled that you would offer prayers on my behalf. Life is busy these days, so I don't take it lightly.
We don't always understand why things happen like they do, but I don't doubt for a minute that God is in control, He loves us, He sees what's happening, and He takes every step with us. That's good enough for me. (Pain-free steps would be good.) ;-)
My favorite quote these days is a Beth Moore quote. She says one day we will, "zip out of these bodies, and with health and vitality, step into the life we were saved to live." WOW!!
Now, I'm not saying I'm going there just yet, but I'm saying when it comes for each of us, it will be a glorious day. It's what we've lived for here.
And for the record, I don't know what I would do without the Girls Write Out Team. Their friendship is amazing, and I know there is nothing they wouldn't do for me and vice versa. I am blessed, so very blessed!
Enjoy your gift of today.
Love to you Diann! With Coffee, Chocolate, and God - ALL things are possible. :)
Many prayers for God's amazing grace and as I say to Chloe every night before she goes sleepies: Jesus watch over you, Jesus will take care of you.
This is a season in my life that I just feel mad at God. I read an article by John Piper called It is Never Right to be Angry with God, and it has helped me realize it not a healthy attitude but that is something that I need to overcome.
I think that God understands when we yell and when we are angry. As long as when we are done yelling we know that it is not his fault, god makes the BEST person to vent to.
Thanks for writing!
i think the maddest I ever was at God was when my Daughter's cancer came back. She had three little girls and when her husband came to pick them up after her surgery. I watched them huddled together at the foot of our stairs. I just had no idea what he had planned and why would this be part of his plan.
Praying for Di, God does have her in the palm of his hand.
Colleen, you have reduced me to tears.
"...our happiness on earth is not God's goal."
Knowing Him, putting Him on display is.
I think you and Diann are doing a class act job. ;)
Standing in the gap for you all.
Praying for you, Diann and Colleen.
You've all said everything so well. My prayers are still with you, Diann, and thanks to all posters for giving my faith a shot in the arm.
If tears are prayers, you are all getting a double-dose.
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