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“It’s a brain tumor.” That could almost feel like a death sentence.
“As I faced the terrifying surgery last year,” beautiful Naomi said to me in her lovely British accent, “I figured that this was pretty much the worse thing that I would ever have to face. So I said to myself, ‘What are you going to do?’”
The 20 year old stopped for a few seconds, wiping a tear out of her left eye.
“Well, I decided that I was going to bless the Lord,” she simply stated.
“So when I woke up after the surgery, I blessed the Lord. And when I realized that my facial nerves were damaged for now and that my face looked different, I blessed the Lord. Every opportunity I got, I blessed the Lord.”
She looked at me with her crooked smile.
“And you know what? He is amazing! He is wonderful. He is beyond my understanding. And I love Him.”
Naomi, your walk with God challenges me to the core. May the Lord burn your words deep within my heart. Today, I am choosing to bless the Lord with you whatever may come.
You make me proud to belong to the family of God with you.
Cultivating Thankfulness with Ann Voskamp
#246 my amazing body
#245 The family of God
#244 Naomi’s parents
#243 Naomi’s faith
Linking up with WLWW, EOL, WIP, Unwrapping His Promises, God-Bumps, Denise in Bloom, Pieces of Amy, Titus 2 Tuesday, Faith Filled Friday, Beneath the Surface, Consider the Lilies and Friday Faves
I love this! Naomi is an amazing woman of God, and she challenges me as well!
Wow. What an amazing testimony to God’s grace that she could still do that. A beautiful soul she has! Thanks for sharing her story.
God is worthy to be praised at all times!
Thank you for sharing this, Barb!
AMEN!!!! I too am thankful to call her sister in the Lord.
How incredible! I love that you shared that with us. My favorite is your line, “You make me proud to belong to the family of God with you.” I hope I inspire someone like Naomi inspired you – and all of us because you were willing to share.
Michelle
What beautiful thoughts today. I loved her sweet inspiring thoughts. Thank you for sharing her story; and blessing to you both!
Thanks for your words, Barbara….Naomi’s faith is truly so inspiring…no fuss…so sweet!
Such beautiful thoughts. Brain tumors are so, so difficult. I’ve lost 2 wonderful men in my life to them. One of them chose to praise the Lord….what an amazing experience that was to watch and be a part of. It truly does make you thankful to be a part of God’s family with them. Stoppin by from New Life Steward…..Blessings from simplyhelpinghim.com
Barbara – this is so touching. I work at a hospital and one day I got on the elevator thinking, “Oh Lord, it’s Monday.” A patient, who looked to be in her mid-thirties also got on the elevator. She smiled and spoke and I asked her, “How are you today?” She replied, “I”m blessed.” When the elevator stopped, she got off on the oncology floor and went into the clinic. I had to ask the Lord to forgive me for complaining about Monday after seeing this woman who was, would be, or had been going through cancer treatments.
How very precious that is….
I pray that I have such strength when I face such challenges. I know it only comes from the Lord.
Thanks for linking up with WIP Wednesday!
You have introduced us to Naomi, a young woman of faith and courage. I pray that if we faced with challenges of this magnitude, I will be half the woman of God she is! Thanks for sharing her commitment.
“Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him.” Job’s words are Naomi’s words, and oh, may they become ours, in all the fullness and trust that faith can birth. Thank you for sharing Naomi’s story. I pray we will all bring glory to our precious Savior today. Hopping over from Be Not Weary (www.lorihatcher.com).
I have that book right here beside me, it just came in the mail the other day and I need to start reading it, because we are going through it in biblestudy!
Amen. If this isn’t living out Ps 34, “I will bless the Lord at all times….” I don’t know what is. We all need reminders to get over ourselves and Praise Him. Thank you. Go, Naomi!
Peace and good.
Total inspiration – Bless Her Lord!
It’s always so good to see Jesus in others and challenge ourselves to love Him more. Thanks for sharing this story.
Barbara, a beautiful and incredible story. Thank you for blessing ME this morning.
Oh that we would have the same worshipful spirit as Naomi!
This inspires me to always seek joy first in God. His joy is true and complete. Thank you for sharing Naomi with us this week.
We need more Naomi’s in our lives. They inspire us to live like its our last day . . every day. Lovely post.
Naomi has amazing faith. May God continue to bless her. Thanks for sharing her story. (Visiting from Faith Filled Friday linkup.)
I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Naomi is living this truth out. May God bless her and keep her. Thanks for sharing.
When seriosity hits my life, the goal would be what she said… and I hope I will be that heart-oriented, worship-oriented, and blessing my Lord at all times. [Have some serious situations coming down my path now, and will keep this in mind so I can ONLY honor Him, b/c nothing else counts for eternity.] Thanks much.
Amen, Joanne. Will pray for you as He leads me.
Blessed by the name of the Lord, even on the road marked with suffering. She is living this out. I’m so glad you’ve shared this inspiring testimony, Barbara.
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Thank you so much for this amazing example to follow. What beautiful truth and a powerful challenge to be grateful for all things.
Love and God Bless,
Christy
Wow. Hushed by this. Your stories, Barbara … incredible. So grateful for you.
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Wow, what a beautiful testimony and a reminder to all of us. Am I blessing the Lord today. no matter what comes up? I love how she said that every opportunity she got, she blessed the Lord. Am I praising Him today? Thank you for this encouraging reminder to bless and praise our Lord today and every day!
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