This post is for all of our loved ones who are struggling with cancer. I have to tell you that I hate that word.......That one word can strike fear into the stoutest of hearts, and it can bring all to their knees. Truly, being on our knees is the place to be in the best of times, but when this horrible word is spoken to a loved one, or to ourselves, being on our knees is the ONLY place to be.
Mitch's sister, Deb, has had a recent diagnosis of cancer, my best friend Jenny's sister Sarah has cancer too. There are 6 people at our church that I know of who are struggling with cancer, and I am sure that all of you know of more. There have been loved ones who have died from this disease, and loved ones who have made it to being cancer-free, I thank Jesus for His love and grace that covered all!!
Let us join together in prayer for our loved ones as they battle this disease. Let us be the voice of encouragement and grace as they fight the affects of treatment.
I felt that today's reading in, Streams in the Desert, was a great encouragement for all of us.........especially the ones who are ill with this horrible disease.
His grace is great enough to meet great things-
The crashing waves that overwhelm the soul,
The roaring winds that leave us stunned and breathless,
The sudden storms beyond our lives's control.
His grace is great enough to meet the small things-
The little pinprick troubles that annoy,
The insect worries, buzzing and persistent,
The squeaking wheels that grate upon our joy.
Annie Johnson Flint is the author of this poem, and she knows hardship; she was blind her whole life long, and yet the Lord used her to write the most beautiful worship songs and poetry.
Thanks, Marci.
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