dropped into my lap this year . Some were expected , but still required adjustment ; others totally blindsided me and left me reeling . However , coming back to that simple reminder of an unchanging God immediately anchors me to what really matters in life : Him . The fact that He is constant helps me learn to depend on Him instead of trusting in the false hope that my circumstances will never change . Life on this earth will inevitably have its ups and downs , but James 1:17 also reminds me that my sovereign Father has no variation or shadow due to change . Nor is He surprised by anything , as each and every fluctuation is already accounted for and woven into the fabric of His inscrutable plan for me . I am thankful that Jesus reigns over all of my life , and will use the changes that occur for my good and His ultimate glory . Praise the Lord ! -Sage W .
Almost exactly ten years ago , I fell off a stool . No one knew yet that this fall caused my left kidney to rupture due to the cancer that had spread so much and filled it . No one could decide what had happened to me for awhile . It was hard information for my parents ( I was too young to understand what this meant ), but an oncologist soon diagnosed me with kidney cancer . After a surgery to remove my left kidney , chemotherapy , radiation , and many prayers , I have fully recovered . I praise the Lord because He spared my life ! I am thankful to Him because He
did not only that , but more importantly , He also led me to salvation in Him . One day I will have eternal life with no cancer or health issues , no surgeries needed , and no hard news to bear . When I look at my scar from where my kidney had been removed , I could be dissatisfied that I had had cancer . I could complain that I have to be more careful to protect my remaining kidney . But when I look at the scar where my kidney and cancer had been removed , I should be reminded of God ? s steady protection and power . I thank God for His reminders of His grace and mercy that He abundantly supplies us every day . His love is true and lasts forever . All glory to God ! -Whitney W .
Prayerfully , these snapshots of God ? s goodness inspire the whole school to reflect on how the Lord has worked in their own lives , and to give praise to Him for His steadfast love and unfailing faithfulness !
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