Our Personal Pathway
Through Cancer.
While I’m
still awaiting an answer for one particular prayer, I haven’t lost a battle
yet, when I’ve taken it up in prayer. Some battles just take longer to win than
others.
Some of you
have heard this story. A couple of you were galivanting the globe, when I gave
my testimony on my husband’s cancer. One of you is fighting cancer today and
this is for you. I’m praying for you too. But also, for all of you who are
praying for healing or breakthrough, this serves as a reminder of what God can
do, to bring you hope and courage that God does answer prayer.
John had a
tumour removed from his abdomen a number of years ago. Apparently, it was the
size of a football. After removal, a 6-month check-up showed it hadn’t regrown,
but nodules had appeared on John’s scans, in the area of his lungs. As a
reformed smoker and someone who’d worked with asbestos, John wasn’t surprised
to hear this.
At that
time I said to John; “No! We’ve been through cancer and beat it. I’m not
accepting this. I’ll pray they dissipate and disappear.”
6 months
later and the next check-up showed these nodules hadn’t grown, but had remained
the same. I said to John; “God’s good. They’re no worse, but I’m still praying
they dissipate and disappear.”
6 months
later and yet again another check-up and the doctor said; “These nodules appear
to have shrunk” and 6 months after that, they were gone.
The check-ups
went from 6-monthly to 2 yearly. 2 years later, no more cancer. 2 years after
that, no more cancer. Just this past Monday, again 2 years on and the doctor
says; “You’re all clear. I won’t need to see you again.”
Praise God!
A journey of almost 11 years and now cancer free.
John’s an
atheist. John wasn’t healed because of his faith in God. John was healed
because of my faith in God. Because God hears the cry of His people. Because I
know God’s name, when I call to Him, He will answer me. It says so, in Psalm
91.
There are
many reasons for taking communion, but in taking of the bread and the blood, there
is healing, strength and protection. It’s the reason why the Israelites, young
and old, were all able bodied when they left Egypt. Their journey took 40
years.
It doesn’t
matter how long the journey takes, if you’ve prayed for it, God will work
behind the scenes and bring it forth. If it doesn’t come to pass, it’s because
God has something even better in mind for you. So, pray, let go and let God. Dig
deep and trust that He will work to deliver the best He has for you.
As we
partake in communion, we’re reminding ourselves of that strength, protection
and healing, which Jesus gave at such a great price. He told the disciples to
eat of His body and drink of His blood, and do it often in His name, in
remembrance of Him.
And so,
let’s eat and drink today, remembering the sacrifice Jesus gave, with faith, thanksgiving
and praise.
Just a
small and deeply personal story of what God can do, if only we believe.
Alexandra Grose –
An investigative photojournalist and author for over twenty years. Writing is
her passion and her dream and helping others achieve their dreams, through her
written work, is Alexandra's greatest aspiration.
#Integrity;
truthfulness, honesty and reliability, in all things.
I believe one
should....be truthful in everything you say and do. Keep all relationships open
and honest. Be reliable, punctual and organised and if you say you'll do it -
do it.
If you want to soar
like an eagle, make an effort, not an excuse.
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