December 10, 2012: "My light shines on you continually, whether you are aware of it or not. During the wee hours of the night, your thoughts are often distorted-even catastrophic. Although you are enveloped in darkness, remember that darkness and light are alike to Me. I am with you, and My love for you never fails..." (Jesus Lives by Sarah Young)
A few days ago our son, Pat, suggested that I read a small book, actually more of a meditation, called Don't Waste Your Cancer by John Piper. Piper's insights into the "up" side of cancer (and yes, there are many "up" sides of cancer!) resulted from his cancer diagnosis some five years or more ago. The above quote from Sarah Young draws me to Piper's short chapter titled 'We waste our cancer if we refuse to think about death'. My cancer diagnosis has led me to think about death often and to be honest, there are many days when I am sad when I think of leaving this life I love so much. If I had my way I'd stick around long enough to meet our grandchildren who are yet to be born and to see at least a few of our grandchildren get married, but that will not be my call. Each of our days are numbered before we are born (Psalm 139:16). So...I plan to wake up each morning with thanks and a grateful heart, knowing that my life on earth is precious and that the life that is waiting for me in Heaven will be even better!
"Accept the value of problems in this life, considering them pure joy. Remember that you have an eternity of trouble-free living awaiting you in heaven." (Jesus Calling by Sarah Young)
"Teach us to number our days that we get a heart of wisdom." (Psalm 90:13)
Thank You, Lord, for life!
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