In 2005, I went to see my mother, to show support and love. She had just been diagnosed with breast cancer. My brother and I (at her request) sang "Lord, I Need You" in church that morning. Of course, we were crying during that song. We could not at that time imagine how we, as a family, would deal with Mom's cancer. Mom was perfectly calm (at least to us); trusting that God had it under control. Since 2005, Mom has received treatments and is in remission from the cancer. God knew, however, that we needed His power and strength in our lives to live through the next five years. Just the March prior, I had experienced a miscarriage. Since then, I have lost or had to quit two jobs. My husband has lost two jobs. It has not all been bad. We've also celebrated two weddings (my sister and just Saturday, my brother), the birth of my son and my sister is now expecting. The song says " I need You when the sea of life is calm" and "I need You when the wind is blowing strong." We need to rely on Him at all times.
This Mother's Day (2010) I played in my parents' church " How Can I Fear".
"How can I fear, Jesus is near.
He ever watches over me.
Worries all cease, He gives me peace.
How can I fear, with Jesus"
(Ron Hamilton)
As I finished the song it dawned on me; I don't have to fear whatever the trial or joy that comes. I can rest in His care, knowing that He is there watching all the time. It is exciting to see God working in your life. It is even more exciting when you can look back on a span of time and see His hand working all along. God is good. How can I fear?
