“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.” – Philippians 4:8
In 2008, 9-year old CJ George of Hialeah, Florida began to complain of back pain. A series of tests were administered and results were not good.
CJ was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic lymphoma, a very serious, but treatable form of cancer. The family’s website became a journal of their walk through CJ’s battle with cancer.
As in any case where a child is sick, their story was heart wrenching. But, CJ was amazing. This little 9-year old boy became the encourager of the family. He had the rare gift of poetry. CJ’s mom posted several of his poems, and the grace and courage of this little boy was astounding. It was during his painful battle with cancer, that CJ wrote the following poem entitled: “There Was God.”
There was God….
God created the Universe.
Inside that universe was a solar system;
inside that solar system was a planet,
inside that planet was a continent,
inside that continent was a country;
inside that country was a state;
inside that state was a city;
inside that city was a county;
inside that county was house;
inside that house was a boy;
inside that boy was a heart;
inside that heart………
There was God. – by CJ George
Whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable; think about such things. Today in prayer, ask the Lord to give you a heart to desire Him and Him alone in all that you do.
“Use the noble gifts which God has given you!” - Jane Welsh Carlyle
God’s Word: “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” – Colossians 3:2
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DEVOTIONS IN PHILIPPIANS