So to move on to my one year check-up I first want to back up to a conference I went to with our church in Connecticut. All of the speakers were very good and each spoke on How God helped them through their trial or journey. I'll be using some scripture that was shared there and that I've also studied while going through my journey.
Romans 5:1 "THEREFORE being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:"
In this verse we see, have peace with God. That is exactly how I got through the past 18 months. Knowing that the Lord was in control and that no matter the results I could have peace with God through the Lord Jesus Christ. Did I always feel that peace or rely on it, no because I'm human. I can say though that I had peace with each decision made concerning my health and if there wasn't peace I would ask if I could have some time before giving my answer.
Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God...." This verse can be applied in so many areas one of which is yours, mine, any ones health. See back on November 13, 2017 I had no idea how the Lord could use getting a mastectomy for good. Through this journey I've seen people saved, doctors, other patients, people I meet shopping or on a trip. So, then on November 21st I received a call from my surgeon and he wanted to inform me that he was 99% sure that all cancer had been removed. Then a year, and five days later I make the trip with my husband back to Boston for a one year check-up and to have a few test ran. Upon meeting with my surgeon, his nurse, and my oncologist they told me that there was NO sign of cancer or cancerous cells! They're is a quote I've seen that I truly applies here:
Sometimes I just Look Up, Smile and Say, "I know that was you GOD! Thank You!"
This is exactly what I said, when I heard I've officially been cancer free for one year and five days. Because I and a hundred plus others are doing/did this clinical trial it's showing the medical field what they can do and for me, what God can do! I've always known the Lord would take care of me and my family. But over the past year plus I've really learned what it means when the Lord said, "..But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory.." It's not just the spiritual, or just the physical, it's not just the material but ALL your need according to his riches.
As I sat in the conference in Connecticut listening to Mrs. Clark, Amy Vassak and others, he showed me that no matter the journey, no matter the trial God will take care of each of us. Satan will attempt to discourage you and to put you down.
Matthew 4:10 "Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shall worship the LORD thy God, and him only shalt thou serve."
6:33 "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
Don't let Satan get you down, discouraged or distracted. Stay focused on the Lord, seek him first. If you will fully rely on the Lord he will get you through your trial or journey. As I look back over the last 18 months I can say, I know when I was relying and depending on the Lord and the times I wasn't. Just as I can tell in my daily goings on. If I get up and rush into my day, it doesn't go nearly as smoothly as it does on the days I pray and have my time with the Lord.
So as an overall view I'm a cancer survivor of 18 months. I'm cancer free for one year now, and even though I have a few lingering issues from having chemo, lymph nodes removed and radiation God is control and he knows my every tomorrow and HE is the one I lean on for my strength through the journey.
So the question to you is:" Who will grow in the Lord, depend on him for strength, trust in Him because of your testimony in your trial or journey?
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