Why I Went Away

I stopped writing for you all a while back and promised when it was all over I would let you all know why I was neglecting you... Well, my mum had a cancer scare. Since it runs in her family and two of her sisters were diagnosed with breast cancer in the past two years I was really concerned and scared to say the least... Last Friday, while sitting at my desk at work, I received a call from my mum... Not with news of good tidings let alone great joy. One of my mum's sisters, Hilda, who had cancer and had just gone through chemo less than one year ago was diagnosed again... This time the cancer appears to be more aggressive and they are starting chemo again next week. I know this seems like a gloomy blog and thus far it is really... But I'm not writing this paragraph in fear but to let you all know what to pray for!

I know God can heal and been an eye witness to many more miracles than I could count! And in case you or someone you know is going through some threatening situation in life as well here is the original post written for my aunt Hilda the first time she waged this battle, God's word is still true and extends to any person in need:

"Praise be to the God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For Just as the sufferings of Christ flows into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows." - 2 Corinthians 1: 3-5

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28-30

"Come learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." - Matthew 11:29

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." - Psalm 23:4... This scripture was my grammie's favorite.

"May your unfailing love be my comfort,according to your promise to your servant." - Psalm 119:76

"Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you." - Psalm 9:10

"Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy, To deliver their soul from death, And to keep them alive in famine.Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in Him, Because we have trusted in His holy name. Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, Just as we hope in You." - Psalm 33.18-22

"Commit your way to the lord, and trust in him also,and he shall bring it to pass." - Psalm 37:5

A friend sent me these scriptures at a time when I felt alone... Hope was scarce and joy was no where to be found.. She then wrote "you're never alone. I don't even know what it is about but I just felt like giving you these. Maybe you had a great day (hopefully) or maybe you didn't (not hopefully), either way I know your going through a hard time and I am sorry and I hope you know that you have people in your life who love you and are there for you (...ppl like me:) ) And more importantly you have the BIG DADDY upstairs!! Don't worry be happy ..... everything will be all good." It was funny and cute but most of all knowing that someone cared enough to send me that encouragement helped me to see a small glimpse of sun through the looming storm clouds of my depressing and threatening situation. More than that, it made me see that God cared enough to whisper the idea of a little note and a few scriptures into the mind of a friend so He could show His love and attention for me, His kiddie!

So... Let these words do the same for you! Get some comfort and joy out of them! It's not a coincidence you read this blog at the exact time you needed it... If you're wondering if this could possibly be God trying to help you, He is!

Here's a prayer I'm praying over my aunt's life, pray it over yours as well and watch God work a miracle for you! "Jesus, I love you so much! You have been so good to me each day I live... I know I haven't always been able to tell where you were working and I get afraid you've gone when I can't seem to catch a glimpse of you but looking back I know you were there all along and you've created miracles in my life I wasn't even aware of nor had asked you for... Jesus, because you died on the cross for us and your word says "you were wounded for our transgressions and by your stripes we are healed" I ask you to let that healing power flow this very moment! I stand agreeing with your word, Lord, and I claim and trust in your promises written on its pages. Thank you for being there for us whenever we call on your almighty name! I love you and can't wait to see what you do next! In your mighty name, Jesus, amen."

PS.. It's probably a good sign things are about to get better and prayers are going to be answered if your mind is getting filled with fear, doubt and lies... The Bible also says all those things come from the enemy, not God, and if he is against something it probably means God is for it! So just hold on, better yet, turn up the heat, it's coming!