Once you have faced a
life-threatening experience, it changes you forever. The things you thought
were important lose their value. The things you took for granted become
blessings. Life takes on a whole different perspective and our loving God is at
the center of it all.
Welcome to Coffee Hour at
Chicklit Power with Megan’s Monday Mantra and Trench Classes United.
Eighteen months ago, I had
the upper left lobe of my lung removed due to stage 1, non-smokers, lung
cancer. Now, every six months, I undergo a CT Chest Scan to ensure there are no
other suspicious areas of concern.
Today, I got my third CT Chest Scan.
I find that I experience
similar behavioral patterns around the time of each scan. The pre-scan finds me
the most fearful; imagining the worst case scenario. The day of my scan, my
fear subsides and I become distracted. I can hardly focus on anything. Waiting
for test results affords me a reprieve. I can’t change the results anyway. The
day I receive my results, I am scared but feeling stronger. Once I get the
results, I go home and take a nap, since I have not had a good night’s sleep in
weeks!
The Christian Life is
about trusting God. We are not to be afraid or disheartened because God is
always with us. Sometimes I think it is easier to believe in God than it is to
trust in His plans. Even though I pray continually, I know if I am still
afraid, then I am not trusting Him. But God is good. Every six months He gives
me an extra difficult challenge to keep me fine tuning my trust in Him.
“Have I not
commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be
discouraged, for the LORD, your God will be with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9
Your comments are always
most welcome.
Lovingly in Christ,
Megan
P.S. Plan on
joining us tomorrow night for Part II of our Love, Sex and No Rose Ceremony
Facebook Live segment where we will discuss connection on three levels!
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