Today is our appointment with my medical oncologist, during which I will discover what my everyday life might look like for the next few months. I love words and this morning I find myself searching for the one that describes my state of mind at this early hour. I think that word is 'anxious', but it is an anxiety due to my inability to look into the unknown rather than an anxiety born of fear.
Throughout this journey I have asked myself the question, "Am I afraid?" and I thankfully continue to be able to answer that question with a firm, "No!" Isaiah 41:10 states the reason for that answer: "Fear not, for I am with you. Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." My forever friend, Pat, led me to that verse as I faced major surgery and I found myself silently quoting it as the dreaded mask came over my face that time and several times since. The Bible is filled with this admonition, "Do not fear...", and that's all the reassurance I need for today, tomorrow and always.
Stay tuned...more to follow.
John 14:27 Be at Peace
ReplyDelete"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
It was great to chat with Chuck today and to receive your message via email. You can count on our prayer now too. Just reading your blogs have truly been an inspiration to me through your strong faith and trust in the Lord. May He continue to bless you throughout this journey.
Love, Jon and Lori
The perfect verse for the perfect time....thank you, Jon and Lori! I welcome your prayers and thank you, also, for your kind words.
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