God's Hand of Blessing

Psalm 18:35 NIV You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great. I've often referred to the Hand of God as my hand of protection. It wasn't until reading a recent devotional from Pastor Joel Osteen that I began to meditate on the phrase "God's Hand of Blessing." I've witnessed countless interventions in which God has protected me from dangers seen and unseen but somehow my mind always connected those valiant acts of kindness as protection instead of blessings. Several weeks ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and much to my delight, I was diagnosed in the very early stages of development (blessing). On April 8, 2015, I had planned to spend a fun-filled spring break day with my daughter but God had other plans for me (blessing). For several weeks I had experienced a constant nudging to have a mammogram performed (blessing). I'm so thankful that I obeyed the Lord's instructions, which led me to the local mammogram mobile unit in my community and several follow-up appointments (blessing). I'm ecstatic over these series of events because: 1. I didn't have an authorized referral to get a mammogram, but God saw fit to give me favor with the nurses and they granted me access to what I needed. 2. Through numerous test and observations, it was concluded that the cancerous cells were confined to one location. 3. I was able to have genetics counseling which paved the way for my daughter and future grandchildren to be aware of any threats. and 4.I've learned the value of true friendship. I understand now more than ever why it is important to surround yourself with wise counsel. We all need friends to laugh with but we also need those friends that will cry with us, pray with us, encourage us and hold our hand as we take a walk of faith through a stormy season. I'm so thankful for the many blessings that God has given me by simply waving his hand in my direction! To God be the Glory! Peace and Blessings, SuGa