Strength for Today

Lately I have had a few things come up in my life that are testing my faith and my peace with God. When I came back from Poland on June 15 I discovered I had swelling in my parotid gland (main salivary gland). I spent three days in the hospital. On Friday I will meet with an ENT surgeon to discuss options. But in all this I have not questioned God nor been disappointed in Him. He is a Friend that sticks closer than a brother. And what good does worry do? All it does is take years off one's life. I have chosen to trust God no matter what. My Bible tells me, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus" (Phil. 4:6, 7). That is a promise from God and I choose to claim it in Jesus' name.