When I posted the Lessons from Cutting Down the Annual Christmas Tree, I thought I would also compile a list of things I have learned from cancer. Here is the first installment:
I hate cancer. It destroys. It kills. As long as it remains alive and active in our bodies, it controls us. We cannot control it. In and of itself, there is nothing good about cancer (The cancer journey, however can change us for the better, which I will discuss in a future blog post.)
Cancer reminds me of sin. I hate it and I want it out of my body. Sin consumes and leaves us for dead, much like an untreated cancer. The idea of allowing a cancer to grow untreated seems insane to me. Untreated (unconfessed/unforgiven) sin produces similar thoughts.
How do you feel about sin? Do you see it as a cancer that destroys or as a toy to be played with? Sin, like cancer, does not care how you view it. It destroys regardless of whether you hate it or play with it.
Cancer also reminds me of the value of living a holy, sanctified life.
I had a good week. On my week that does not include getting chemo, I eat better and I catch up on work and relationships.
As we are approaching the scans on December 9, many of our praying supporters have been letting us know they are confident of a good report. We are believing that as well. We are so grateful for those that have signed up to pray around the clock for us. You are awesome! We pray God richly blesses you for your faithfulness in praying and supporting us.
We are seeing family and friends drawing closer to God through this journey of ours. Please pray for our family and friends who need to move closer to Christ.
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