Posted in Spiritual Revelations from Our Awesome God

What is the definition of faith? I'm not Webster so my definition may differ from his. I haven't even checked his, to be honest. I'm learning, however, that faith is trusting in God's infinite wisdom and perfect will. In contrast, faith is NOT trusting God to make things turn out the way we want them to.

Last Friday I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. I've never had thyroid problems. There is no history of thyroid cancer in my family. I have no idea where this came from; but alas, here it is. I have prayed that the Lord would let this cup pass from me, but He hasn't. I'll be having surgery later this week which may be followed up by radiation treatments. Then I'll be on synthetic thyroid meds for the rest of my life. Lord willing, I'll still be able to live long enough to raise my 6 beautiful children and grow old and gray with my wonderful husband.

Some may say that the Lord would heal me miraculously -- I wouldn't even have to walk this road -- if only I had enough faith. I disagree with that viewpoint. I think faith is developed through trials just like this. How do we know that we can trust God unless we are placed in situations that require trust? I did not ask for cancer. But I have asked God to make me the woman He has designed me to be. Apparently, He has designed me to be a woman of great faith!

"And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou my unbelief." ~ Mark 9:24

~ Layla