He Puts You to the Test-When He Knows You Are Ready

When you are dealing with a health issue its hard not say "Why me?"  In my case I feel like I'm still relatively young.  I have always made exercise a priority.  Never smoked.  No alcohol.

Compared to other people its hard to not be a little jealous that someone who seems to live a less healthy life still be living into their 80's or more.

But I have realized a few things in reflecting over this situation.

1.  You can't compare your life to anyone else.  Everyone is an individual.  Everyone deals with individual issues that you may or not be aware of.
2. There is no room in life for jealously.  The only judge of a person's situation and worthiness is God.
3. God only puts you to the test when you need it.  You need to trust in God that when you do face a life's test He knows you are ready to deal with it.

Am I facing a life changing situation?  Yes-without a doubt.   But rather than feel sorry for myself or angry that I am facing it rather than someone else, I need to put my confidence in Jesus that he put this on me because I knows I am ready to deal with it.  I just need to put my trust in Jesus to take care of me.  I need to allow Jesus to live through me and let his will be done.  By his will and the Grace of our heavenly mother, Mary, He will take care of me.