Yes, He does provide in all kinds of ways …
Even waiting while my loved ones were in surgery, in visiting various Emergency Rooms (I’ve lost count of how many times this past summer), in hospital rooms, through pinkeye, with eye, heart and pancreas problems and post op infections…
I’m truly not complaining. We’ve had an unusual Summer. I guess Summer 2023 could be renamed “Summer of Sickness” for my husband, my mother and myself. While my hubby and mom fought through one or more of those above named events with me on the sideline, I only had a bout with pinkeye … for 3 weeks (and may I just say that those typical “childhood” diseases are more vicious on adults!🥴)!
Many folks would comment “Y’all sure are getting hit hard here lately” (this is a common Alabama phrase to express concern 🙂). And yes, it was almost unbelievable and plain ‘ole tough at times. I saw a lot of pain, sickness and heartbreak.
But there was a point that I distinctly recall deciding I will not focus on the bad stuff. I choose to focus on how God provides!
In the most unlikely ways, and in the most unlikely places, I saw kindness and compassion. I saw friendliness and willingness to help. We had family who filled in the gap to help in major ways. I felt God’s comfort and knew His protection was about me. I learned to let go because I had no control anyway. God was in control and He was with us through it all. I experienced God providing help, answering prayers and helping us make it from one day to the next.
Throughout this Summer of Sickness, I often thought of the chorus to a favorite old gospel song, “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” …
“Many things about tomorrow
I don’t seem to understand.
But I know Who holds tomorrow
And I know Who holds my hand.”
It may have been a Summer of Sickness but I choose to think of it as the Summer of God Providing, a Summer of Blessings. And may I echo Paul’s words?….
“And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” Philippians 4: 19-20 NASB1995
Thank you for following along with Hope and a Dash of Humor. Hopefully the blog posts will not be so far apart now. And I hope that you see God providing through your hard times too.
God bless you!
Kim 💕🙂
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