I just visited a colleague at hospital. She just had a major operation and was recovering very well. We went there to be a blessing, but ended up being blessed by her immense faith in the Lord.

She shared with us how God saw her through the valley of the shadow of death. How God's promises were the only things that sustained her. How God sent many blessings her way, from people, the operation, the room etc. Her joy permeated through the hospital room. It hardly sounded as if it came from someone who just went through a major operation!

I was reminded of my tendency to whine and to complain, even though the Lord has blessed my life with so much. And here is someone lying in the hospital bed, who may have little to give thanks about, but yet found so much to give thanks for! It put me to great shame.

May we never forget His grace and love upon our lives, no matter what circumstances may be.