They say when you are cancer free for five years, you are rid of it. I have been there, done that, and, praise God, I crossed that one off my list! It has been close to six years since I had my surgeries removing my breasts and all of the cancer.

Then, a couple of weeks ago I had an ultrasound of my breast area. It showed a couple of changes from the ultrasound I had the year before.  My doctor said, “Try not to worry.” But that he was sending the records to my oncologist and that I should talk with him about it. Hmmm. Ok, now for the not to worry part. How am I supposed to do that?

Now that is worrisome, but before I could even ask myself this question, I already knew the answer. I learned it in years past, going through one trial after another in my life. You do all you can do and then you have to give it to God and let Him do what you cannot do.

The first thing I did was share the news with my husband. I asked him to put his arms around me and say that thing he always says, “Don’t worry about a thing. I am going to take care of everything.” He did, and I felt better. After I shared the news with my husband, the next thing I did was ask the sweet ladies from my Sunday School Class to start praying for me. They did, and I have felt a sweet peace since that time that I know came from their prayers. At times during the last week and a half, I have even forgotten about it.

Next, I made sure that the records were transferred to the oncologist. Lastly, I confirmed my appointment. It is this Wednesday. I would appreciate your prayers too.

I have done all that I can do. Now it is time for me to watch God work, to watch Him do what I cannot do. I pray that He will spare me from another bout with cancer. I pray that it is nothing. But if it is not nothing, I know that He is bigger than cancer. I know He will never leave me, no matter what. The miracle  I have found from past experience is that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13). I have been there before, and I have seen that He is relentlessly faithful through the impossible times in my life. He always makes a way through the wilderness for His children. (Isaiah 43:19)

There are times in our lives when all we can do is wait. That is where I am right now. While I wait, I rest in the knowledge that God is tried and true, tested and trustworthy. He is the same God who has brought me through every struggle in my life so far.

He is continuing to write my life story, for my good and for His glory. He is a much better writer than I am, and I am waiting now and watching while I hold my breath for Him to write the next chapter.

Dear Lord: Help us to trust in Your timing, rely on Your promises, wait for Your answers, believe in Your miracles, rejoice in Your goodness, and relax in Your presence. We praise You that You are God and we are not. Thank You in advance for the great things You are going to do. Amen

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 4:6-7

Thank you for reading and sharing my blogpost. May God bless you and your family and may He always provide you with His peace that passes all understanding for every trial.