That's probably a weird statement to some people but in the last year it has been my experience that cancer does bring out the best in people. And it's not only people fighting cancer but also their friends and family. Pastor John Hagee said, "God does not allow a challenge to come into your life unless He has a divine purpose for it."
Yesterday at church, the daughter of my friend Lisa, who is fighting multiple myeloma, got up in front of the church to speak. It was emotional for her to remember her high school classmate who died from cancer last year but she is helping to raise money in his name to fight childhood cancer. She spoke eloquently and I know her family and her friend in heaven were proud of her. If it had not been for cancer touching her life so profoundly, she probably would not have stood in the pulpit to address the church and ask for their support and help for her cause. But she did and did it beautifully.
It seems lately that I am hearing more and more cases of cancer attacking the young. Thank God for places like St. Jude's where Sadie is receiving treatment for brain cancer and Texas Childrens where Bethany is being treated for liver cancer. Those are adult illnesses and our children should not have to go through what we older adults are dealing with...... but it seems like they are.
Precious Father, Jehovah Rapha,
Thank You for this challenge that has given me a small platform from which to share this journey and to glorify you throughout the process. I don't know if this is Your divine purpose for me or not, but I am grateful for where You've led me so far.
I ask today that you reach out to the cancer researchers and medical staff and inspire them with the answers to cure childhood cancers. These precious children are our future and we ask that you keep them safe and healthy. Show their parents Your mercy as You guide them in how to keep their children as strong and healthy as possible. Love them, bless them, guide them, and heal them.
In the name of Jesus Christ, the Great Physician,
Amen
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