1 Peter 5:6-7
If you will humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, in his good time he will lift you up.
Let him have all your worries and cares, for he is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you.
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This morning, my mother
began chemotherapy treatments for what is suspected to be ovarian
cancer. More tests are necessary to be certain of the origin…but there
is no question that she is battling “the beast.” As Mom said to someone
in a Facebook response, the medical staff will virtually be pumping
poison into her body to kill the cancer…and there can’t help but be side
effects and the potential for negative ramifications.
My
mother is one of the most faith-filled people I know. She would not
allow anyone except her husband to accompany her this morning, so I have
waited at home – and prayed - for the “report.” I envisioned my mother
walking bravely into the outpatient wing of our local hospital this
morning, like countless patients before her. She is facing headlong
whatever lies ahead…and she has told us over and over, “No matter
what…it will be okay. God is in control.”
But this is happening to my mother.
As much as I love and care for my friends and other family members who
have experienced cancer, other illnesses, injuries and challenges…this
is very real and personal for me now. And I will be honest…I’ve been a
little more than worried. I know all of the things that God
promises…and that my mother has taught me. I’ve experienced God’s
unfailing love and care…His perfect timing…His mighty hand and loving
attention to every detail. But I am human, so of course, I have done a
little hand-wringing.
Does this make me weak and less of a Christian? I don’t think so. And when you worry, it doesn’t necessarily diminish your
faith, either. Now, we must not hang out too long in the “Land of
Worries and Fears,” but I believe that God can actually use a little
side-trip there to strengthen us in our faith. He understands our
humanity…our penchant to “go there.” And I believe that He is calling
to us…saying, “Hey, YOU! Look over here! I’m more than ready and able
to take care of this for you. All you have to do is turn around and
come back over here next to me!” And that is what I am going to do.
I’ve
had my momentary panic attack…I’ve expressed my fears and worries to
God…and now I am going to let Him have them. I know that whatever He
does with them will be perfect…that He truly is holding my mother – and
all of us – in the palm of His hand. I am confident that He has sent
angels to surround us and attend to our every need. And I KNOW that He
is doing this for you, as well.
Won’t you let go and let
God have your worries and fears today? Are you ready to turn around and
run straight into His arms and experience His amazing love and care?
Do you truly understand that with God, everything will be okay – no
matter what happens? Isn’t it time to quit wringing our hands and fold
them together in a prayer of trust? Will this be the moment that you
turn around and run back to God and let Him handle the heavy stuff? Don’t you think it should be?
©2015 Debbie Robus
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