Day 281 God Cares

I had a blessed weekend.  I spent Saturday with my best friend, Darlene, and went to church on Sunday.  The message was just what I needed.  I learned there that friend Lisa is having more trouble with chemo.  She receives the chemo in pill form and injections.  They have narrowed down the allergic reactions she is having to whatever is in the injections.  She can't not take the chemo so please join me in prayer that her body accept whatever it is she needs to be healed.

This morning I turned on the TV and Dr. Ken Hutcherson and his wife were the guests on James Robison's show.  Hutch has been battling cancer for 8 years and at one point about four years ago was advised to call in hospice.  He tells of being sick from the chemo, cleaning himself up and stepping into the pulpit to deliver a message and then having his wife have to help him to the car.  He considers the cancer a blessing because he believes God allowed him to deal with it in order for him to grow in his love and knowledge of Christ.  Wow.  On top of all that, now his wife has been diagnosed with cancer and they are starting the journey all over with her. 

I don't think I consider the cancer a blessing but I know that I am not afraid of cancer.  I have been to the point of being so sick with the chemo that I was ready to die and think that once being that sick, there is no longer a fear of death either.  I don't know if I can count the cancer a blessing, but I know it has changed my life in a profound way.  It has changed the way I live my life, the way I eat and the way I rest and the way I exercise and the way I forgive and the way I pray and the way I try to honor God in everything I do.   I am a different person.  I am a better person.  I am a child of God and I know that I am loved and blessed with every breath I take.   Every day here on this earth is a gift and I am grateful.

Father God, Jehovah Rapha,
Thank You for another wonderful day here on Your earth.  I am so grateful for every blessing from You and recognize and honor You for each one.
I ask today, Lord, that you touch Lisa and allow her body to accept the chemo that will heal her of multiple myeloma with no further allergic reactions.  Guide the medical staff to administer whatever else she needs with it to lessen the side effects. 
I ask Father that you be with her husband and with every care giver out there to a cancer patient, that You bless them and give them the strength to be the best partner ever in the process of healing. 
Thank You Lord for the privilege of learning more fully what an awesome God You are through this journey. 
I ask Father that You bless Ken Hutcherson's ministry as he and his wife fight this dreaded enemy in a way that demonstrates Your healing love.
Thank You, Father.  Thank You.
In Jesus' precious name.
Amen