More perfectly timed encouragement

As I have mentioned before, the purpose of this blog has always been to give credit where credit is due in this journey through cancer. My purpose has never been to attempt to sway anyone to my belief system, nor has it been to infer that blessings cannot be recognized without the acceptance of my spiritual foundation, but the hardy souls who follow this blog have recognized that for me, my encouragement and guidance has come from God.
Inspiration does not come easily every morning since many of my reading sources are written specifically to the belief system of Christianity. While those readings strengthen my personal belief system, they do not specifically and obviously lend themselves to an application to these past ten months of my life.  This was the case this morning.  After reading three or four daily thought-provoking writings I was wondering why I couldn't find just the right one for this stage of my game.  And, as often happens, when I am ready to take the day off from posting, the last one is the prize.  It's fairly short and my personal directions from above are so concise in this paraphrase that I will share it in its entirety.

"Keep walking with Me along the path I have chosen for you.  Your desire to live close to Me is a delight to My heart.  I could instantly grant you the spiritual riches you desire, but that is not My way for you. Together we will forge a pathway up the high mountain.  The journey is arduous at times, and you are weak.  Someday you will dance light-footed on the high peaks; but for now, your walk is often plodding and heavy.  All I require of you is to take the next step, clinging to My hand for strength and direction.  Though the path is difficult and the scenery dull at the moment, there are sparkling surprises just around the bend.  Stay on the path I have selected for you.  It is truly the path of Life."-Sarah Young (Jesus Calling).
 

This encouragement is perfect for me today since I have been experiencing a few great days followed by a couple of not so great days and I find myself looking forward impatiently to some consistency.  This message is just what I needed.

"...though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand."-Psalm 37:23-24 (NIV).

On the health front:
Pretty much summed up above.  July 30, the date for my PET scan, is just a couple of weeks away and I am ready!