Monday
This is the day I:
--heard words I didn't anticipate hearing. "Your next appointment will be with an oncologist". This is the day I had to tell my children their mom had been diagnosed with cancer, and I made those difficult phone calls to my sisters and brother.
This is the day God:
--prepared me first thing in the morning as I read my devotional and the first few sentences said,
" Come to Me, and rest in My peace. My face is shining upon you in rays of Peace transcending understanding. Instead of trying to figure things out for yourself, you can relax in the Presence of the One who knows everything. (Jesus Calling)
Philippians 4:6-7, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Tuesday
This the day I:
--celebrated my 54th birthday. This is also the day that as a family, we grieved, cried, walked around in a daze and experienced fear of the unknown.
This is the day that my Creator:
--showed me the Bible app verse of the day:
Ephesians 3:20,21:
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
The entry in Jesus Calling for the day: "Leave outcomes up to me. Follow me where ever I lead, without worrying about how it will all turn out."
Psalm 27:13-14,
"I remain confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.
Wednesday
This is the day I:
--had a surgical procedure to retrieve lymph gland cells to be biopsied to determine what kind of lymphoma this is, and how aggressively these cells are reproducing. This is also the day that we continued to see the Church, the Body of Christ--not confined by the walls of a building, geographical distance, denomination or age--surround us with an out-pouring of love, support and prayers (and it continues daily). We are overwhelmed--in a good way!
That my Savior, the one who redeems my life daily:
--showed me Ephesians 3:16-19,
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Thursday
This is the day I:
--felt "lighter", encouraged and "normal". This is the day I had "tea" with a dear sister who prayed with me and cried a few tears with me as we talked about life, hardships, the unexpected and God's goodness through it all.
This is the day the Holy Spirit:
--began to open my eyes that this is for His glory.
Hebrew 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.
Friday
This is the day I:
-- wondered if I would get the phone call about the test results. This is also the day I felt a heaviness and wondered if I am strong enough to walk this path.
This is the day the Lord:
--reminded me through a new Facebook friend that,
--reminded me through a new Facebook friend that,
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." (Hebrews 6:19)
And yet another new FB friend, Joshua 1:9, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Saturday
This is the day I:
--have felt fragile, and really wish I didn't have to have this be a part of my journey. This is the day I don't feel strong or brave. This is the day I feel afraid of what Monday's news might bring. This is a day where uncertainty has been crowding in.
This is the day my Loving Heavenly Father:
--has been holding me, whispering words of his faithfulness and steadfast love.
Reading Jesus Calling this morning, a blanket of comfort surrounded me, "As you sit quietly in my presence, let me fill your heart and mind with thankfulness....Remember that nothing in heaven or earth can separate you from [my] love."
Romans 8:38-39, " For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate [me]from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
This is the day:
--I am reminded that I only have to do one day at a time. He has lovingly carried me through every day this week, reminding me of his presence, that He is near and very aware of what is going on. I choose to believe that He is more than able and faithful to carry me through the days to come.
I am clinging to Him daily.
