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Heal Me O Lord
Clinging to God in the midst of disease
On Friday I was given bad news regarding my cancer. My oncologist believes that I must have chemotherapy for the rest of my life just to keep the disease from spreading.
I was very shaken up on Friday, as you can imagine.
Saturday my pastor came over to pray with me and Sunday I prayed with a faithful friend who has been my brother in Christ for over 30 years.
This morning I woke up and listened to old hymns for a little while, then I read Jeremiah 17:14:
Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise
As I meditated on this verse, I felt a greater sense of His peace.
I realize that sometimes I focus on all sorts of external things. But He is what my soul really craves. And it is in His presence that all things are possible.
I am going to trust in His wisdom and the inner wisdom of my own body. I am going to ask for His Spirit to guide me. And I am going to trust that whatever happens, it is for the best.
I am fighting stage IV cancer. If you can help with medical bills, I would really appreciate it. Or if you enjoy my writing and would like to buy me a cup of coffee, that’s great too. Maybe someday I can return the favor.
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