What's your choice?

"Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your principals." Psalm 119:12

I have come to understand the difference between circumstances I cannot control and circumstances I can control.

A big circumstance Garret nor I have been able to control is the health of our two year old, Dax. 

Though the last year has dealt us many difficult circumstances, we by the Grace of God have had the opportunity to deal with these circumstances in a positive or negative manner. God has given us that freedom. He allows us to determine what our attitude will be as each new trial approaches.

As we face another difficult phone call from the doctor regarding Dax's test results, we know, though we cannot control it, God can! 

God controls all things; including Dax's sickness and healing.

Just this weekend Garrett looked at me and said,"Does this not upset or bother you (the test results)?"

My reply, "No not really, it's not cancer and it's way better than Hell!"

Garrett's response laughter! 

I cannot control life, sickness, or death. But I CAN choose to control how I handle each. 

And I plan on handling them just as Jesus did, (well at least the best I can) with joy, trust, faith, and the confidence in knowing that my God is able and in control. 

He works all things out for the good of those who love Him, and this is one sister that loves Him and claims that promise over this uncontrolled circumstance! 

What circumstance do you find yourself in today? 

Jesus I have not always chose to handle difficult circumstances with grace and dignity, but today I CHOOSE to do so! Amen