Dear God, Putting it to the test

Dear God,

As Thanksgiving approaches and I think of all that You have given to me, I am reminded that while I have so much to some, so little to others, it’s a reminder that it doesn’t matter how much we have, but whom we share it with.

Our family, as estranged as we have become through the years since the death of our parents, know that I still love them all with all my heart. I have cried many a tear on my pillow just praying that we could all be little girls again. Playing and having pillow fights and talking about boys and giggling.

Christmas has always been a magical time of the year for us, and so today, I want to take the time to remind all of my readers that the greatest gift we can give is forgiveness….and the most important thing to be thankful for is family. You have given it to us all and we need to appreciate what we have…when we have it.

My illness is progressing in many ways, and I think about my children and how important it is for them to always know how much I adore them. There is nothing that your child can do that is ever worth losing the relationship over. I am eternally grateful that You, God have given me an extraordinary relationship with both of my boys. I want to be here to see them walk down the wedding aisle, and to eventually experience the greatest event of their lives….having a child of their own.

For those of you who think that the holidays are bleak and bring stress and trepidation when looking toward that hours long car ride to the in-laws, and perhaps even the Monster-in-laws! Please remember that You are still here to be an influence in their lives and to give a testimony of God to them on the most sentimental holiday of the year.

I am asking that you Put God to the test*

Before you leave to visit with your families and carve that turkey and open those stacks of white socks that you now have a pile of….ask Him to give you the opportunity to say grace before dinner. Just a few short words of thankfulness that each one of you took the time to stop what you were doing in your lives and meet as a family. Second, invite them to church services. Seeing the beautiful decorations of holiday glitter and grace, and hearing the glorious melody of Christmas music is enough to put even the worst Scrooge in his place. Third, never leave without telling each of them that you love them. Those precious three little words will linger with them for a lifetime. I can promise you that.

No of us know exactly how long we have to share this world with those around us. It may be 100 years, or it might be tomorrow. It simply doesn’t matter. Make each moment count! I am asking you all to PUT IT TO THE TEST. Try making this holiday just a little bit different and see if the relationships in your lives start to make changes for the better. God is always beside you, he will never leave you nor forsake you. I have PUT HIM TO THE TEST, on so many occasions, and He has never, ever, let me down. I know that no matter what I will have to face, I shall never face it alone. When I go…..I go holding the hand of the man who gave His life–for mine.

God, help each and every one of us to love without walls between us. Help us to forgive and to forget the hurt that comes from living in a world where we all experience disappointment and heartache.Help us to PUT YOU TO THE TEST, and try to love with thanksgiving in our hearts and give the gift of mercy and eternal love that you taught us by example.

Your test is always positive,

Gina

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