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Hard to say. I suffered a potentially fatal illness last year. I was so much at peace that one of the medics told me I needed to take it seriously. My friends were praying and the Lord Jesus was with me all the time. About 2 years ago, I had a heart problem. The procedure to fix it basically stops and restarts the heart. I was in one way thinking it would be fine if my heart stopped for good. I was not in the least troubled by the idea as this world is not my home and I'm almost 70 now.
I was miraculously healed of the heart problem. Just before they commenced to stop my heart, they noticed that the rhythm and pulse were normal again. An hour later, I was home.
With cancer, I think it's more the suffering that comes with the disease that bothers me. It would sure improve my prayer life!
I was miraculously healed of the heart problem. Just before they commenced to stop my heart, they noticed that the rhythm and pulse were normal again. An hour later, I was home.
With cancer, I think it's more the suffering that comes with the disease that bothers me. It would sure improve my prayer life!
Some days, I would probably feel at peace. Other days, perhaps regret. Hard to definitely say at this moment one way or another. Each and everyone of us has a death sentence hanging over our heads though but only a matter of time, place, and circumstance. It's best to live for today and not sweat the small stuff.
This would probably hold true for me as well. Perhaps that is indicative that my current prayer life is in need of improvement.
I truly believe that in any life threatening situation that comes up in our life , we will go through the valley of the shadow of death with the peace of God , that passes all our understanding , and GUARDS our heart and minds in Christ Jesus...
Just like those who are killed daily for preaching the Gospel , they go willingly , not with their own strength , but by the power of the Holy Spirit...
We do not need to fear death , it has lost its sting , yet the thought of death through sickness when we look at it through our own eyes can often bring dread...
...xox...
Just like those who are killed daily for preaching the Gospel , they go willingly , not with their own strength , but by the power of the Holy Spirit...
We do not need to fear death , it has lost its sting , yet the thought of death through sickness when we look at it through our own eyes can often bring dread...
...xox...
I'll cry
I'll feel sad... then maybe I'll be isolating myself from everyone... Maybe the first few days I'll spend thinking and remembering how I lived before cancer... I actually talked about this to someone... And I clearly remember what I told her I said you know what if I get diagnosed with cancer....I'll head out for a long hike to the place where no one is around just me in the forest for How long? It depends on how ready I am....but I am really sure I won't be hiding that long.Because I want to use my remaining days my remaining strength for the Lord... Every single second, ever single minute, every single hour,every single day, I will use it to serve the Lord and my brothers/sisters in need I will do everything that when that day comes I'll be my "Lord mission accomplished,thank you here I am take my hand "
I have a friend who had blood cancer. He is a man of faith and prayer and who comes from a Christian home with good Christian values. He got his cancer while he was working among a tribal community. He was not accustomed to the food in that village. He fell ill and when he went and checked, they said he had blood cancer. He was hospitalized in a good hospital after some days of waiting because it's difficult to get accommodation at the right hospital.
For the first 20 days, he was very angry with God and He was severely depressed and crying. A nurse had been observing him during that time. One day she came in and she had asked him why he was upset and why he wasn't accepting what God has allowed in his life. She prayed with him and said that he should accept what has happened and pray to be healed and want to get healed. After that talk with that nurse. he reconciled with God and prayed to Jesus and accepted his condition. The nurse was a Christian as well. So they prayed there and then, from that day, the medication started to work and the chemo therapy worked well for him and he got cured of his cancer.
It did take a heavy toll on his health. He's not the same as he was before. But he's alive and all right now. It is one of the toughest things to survive that terminal disease. It's not easy. Only by God's grace he was saved from that. That's what happened to him. I just wanted to share his story here. Not gonna say what his name is because I'd prefer he be anonymous here but hearing this might be of help to someone who wants to get some encouragement.
Beautiful. Amen dear sister.I'll cry
Because I want to use my remaining days my remaining strength for the Lord... Every single second, ever single minute, every single hour,every single day, I will use it to serve the Lord and my brothers/sisters in need I will do everything that when that day comes I'll be my "Lord mission accomplished,thank you here I am take my hand "
Well . . . it was indeed confirmed yesterday that I have prostate cancer. My feelings on the matter? Meh . . .
I am more than happy to be a Living Sacrifice for the Lord. This is not my body . . . I didn't create it, nor do I manage and maintain the breath in my lungs. God is with each of us, allowing each breath that we take. We live because He allows it to be.
What I find interesting is that the New Testament refers much to the concept of "Enduring." Endure? Endure what? A box of donuts? Na . . . we must endure hardship, and for some of us, a similar or worse hardship than that of Christ. For the last five years, I have suffered wildly . . . and no doubt have endured insane accusations that have lasted two years, now (and finally seem to be over). The question is: Will we endure?
Are we willing to endure hardship in this life . . . or, will we feel that life is hard and unfair, turn and blame Him for the ruin and destruction of a personal life? It seems so important that we understand that those who God Loves . . . these are the ones who are suffering, ie, the poor and oppressed.
As for me, I'm quite a bit older than yourself, so I've lived plenty of life and have experienced much that the sinful world has to offer. I think my perspective is a bit different because I've already seen and experienced so much that I have been allowed to see the bigger picture.
The cool thing, though, is that healings are designed to show the Power and Glory of the Lord. It is the Lord who is in full control over all things that gives Him the opportunity to show that Power and Glory, exactly as He had done with Pharaoh in Egypt. All throughout the Old Testament, we read of the Power and Glory of the Lord . . . this is the single most important thing that we ought to know and understand about it, for with the proper perspective of His Power comes with wisdom mixed with humility, both of which controlled by Truth itself.
So . . . God can do whatever He chooses to do. Just as it was said in the Old Testament, that even if Daniel and his friends should die in the fire, they will be just fine on the other side of death. However, they don't believe that the Lord will allow for even one singed hair. And that's how I feel . . . I believe that I am too young to die of Cancer, and thus have total Faith that the Lord can heal me at any time . . . not a problem. I also know that should He choose to take me at this time, the effect would be profound, and since I desire absolutely zero recognition, my life is in full agreement with the choices of God. I Truly feel as though Clay in my Holy Creators Hands.
I am so thankful!
@PennEd ...
I was wondering if you could come along side to our brother @2ndTimothyGroup and maybe give him some encouragement should he need it , as I know you have just been through this yourself...
@2ndTimothyGroup , I hope you do not mind me bringing @PennEd into the convo , I just felt it on my heart as I prayed for you...
...xox...
I was wondering if you could come along side to our brother @2ndTimothyGroup and maybe give him some encouragement should he need it , as I know you have just been through this yourself...
@2ndTimothyGroup , I hope you do not mind me bringing @PennEd into the convo , I just felt it on my heart as I prayed for you...
...xox...
First I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis 
As someone who has tended relatives through terminal cancer, I would pray that you have family/church/support. It's not something anyone should face alone. And as to the question of what would my reaction be? That's a tough question because I have only recently becomed saved. If it was terminal I would wonder what my purpose was. How did I serve the Kingdom to come? Feels like I'm only just now beginning the Lord's work after a lifetime of living for myself and of this fallen World
As someone who has tended relatives through terminal cancer, I would pray that you have family/church/support. It's not something anyone should face alone. And as to the question of what would my reaction be? That's a tough question because I have only recently becomed saved. If it was terminal I would wonder what my purpose was. How did I serve the Kingdom to come? Feels like I'm only just now beginning the Lord's work after a lifetime of living for myself and of this fallen World
Well . . . it was indeed confirmed yesterday that I have prostate cancer. My feelings on the matter? Meh . . .
I am more than happy to be a Living Sacrifice for the Lord. This is not my body . . . I didn't create it, nor do I manage and maintain the breath in my lungs. God is with each of us, allowing each breath that we take. We live because He allows it to be.
What I find interesting is that the New Testament refers much to the concept of "Enduring." Endure? Endure what? A box of donuts? Na . . . we must endure hardship, and for some of us, a similar or worse hardship than that of Christ. For the last five years, I have suffered wildly . . . and no doubt have endured insane accusations that have lasted two years, now (and finally seem to be over). The question is: Will we endure?
Are we willing to endure hardship in this life . . . or, will we feel that life is hard and unfair, turn and blame Him for the ruin and destruction of a personal life? It seems so important that we understand that those who God Loves . . . these are the ones who are suffering, ie, the poor and oppressed.
As for me, I'm quite a bit older than yourself, so I've lived plenty of life and have experienced much that the sinful world has to offer. I think my perspective is a bit different because I've already seen and experienced so much that I have been allowed to see the bigger picture.
The cool thing, though, is that healings are designed to show the Power and Glory of the Lord. It is the Lord who is in full control over all things that gives Him the opportunity to show that Power and Glory, exactly as He had done with Pharaoh in Egypt. All throughout the Old Testament, we read of the Power and Glory of the Lord . . . this is the single most important thing that we ought to know and understand about it, for with the proper perspective of His Power comes with wisdom mixed with humility, both of which controlled by Truth itself.
So . . . God can do whatever He chooses to do. Just as it was said in the Old Testament, that even if Daniel and his friends should die in the fire, they will be just fine on the other side of death. However, they don't believe that the Lord will allow for even one singed hair. And that's how I feel . . . I believe that I am too young to die of Cancer, and thus have total Faith that the Lord can heal me at any time . . . not a problem. I also know that should He choose to take me at this time, the effect would be profound, and since I desire absolutely zero recognition, my life is in full agreement with the choices of God. I Truly feel as though Clay in my Holy Creators Hands.
I am so thankful!
It never occurred to me that you were asking the question because you are affected. My heart goes out to you brother 2ndTimothyGroup.
God is capable of all things. Nothing is impossible for Him. May He be with you and heal you from your sickness completely and restore your health as it used to be. I pray this in Jesus' name.
Stay strong and happy my brother, God is with you and He will walk with you through this difficult time. Be confident in Jesus' name. May God bless you and be with you always.
Well . . . it was indeed confirmed yesterday that I have prostate cancer. My feelings on the matter? Meh . . .
I am more than happy to be a Living Sacrifice for the Lord. This is not my body . . . I didn't create it, nor do I manage and maintain the breath in my lungs. God is with each of us, allowing each breath that we take. We live because He allows it to be.
What I find interesting is that the New Testament refers much to the concept of "Enduring." Endure? Endure what? A box of donuts? Na . . . we must endure hardship, and for some of us, a similar or worse hardship than that of Christ. For the last five years, I have suffered wildly . . . and no doubt have endured insane accusations that have lasted two years, now (and finally seem to be over). The question is: Will we endure?
Are we willing to endure hardship in this life . . . or, will we feel that life is hard and unfair, turn and blame Him for the ruin and destruction of a personal life? It seems so important that we understand that those who God Loves . . . these are the ones who are suffering, ie, the poor and oppressed.
As for me, I'm quite a bit older than yourself, so I've lived plenty of life and have experienced much that the sinful world has to offer. I think my perspective is a bit different because I've already seen and experienced so much that I have been allowed to see the bigger picture.
The cool thing, though, is that healings are designed to show the Power and Glory of the Lord. It is the Lord who is in full control over all things that gives Him the opportunity to show that Power and Glory, exactly as He had done with Pharaoh in Egypt. All throughout the Old Testament, we read of the Power and Glory of the Lord . . . this is the single most important thing that we ought to know and understand about it, for with the proper perspective of His Power comes with wisdom mixed with humility, both of which controlled by Truth itself.
So . . . God can do whatever He chooses to do. Just as it was said in the Old Testament, that even if Daniel and his friends should die in the fire, they will be just fine on the other side of death. However, they don't believe that the Lord will allow for even one singed hair. And that's how I feel . . . I believe that I am too young to die of Cancer, and thus have total Faith that the Lord can heal me at any time . . . not a problem. I also know that should He choose to take me at this time, the effect would be profound, and since I desire absolutely zero recognition, my life is in full agreement with the choices of God. I Truly feel as though Clay in my Holy Creators Hands.
I am so thankful!
Hi! Sir @2ndTimothyGroup ...I apologize if I asked you a very personal question... after writing my first comment here...I was thinking about your thread and you... and wanted to ask you about it but i was a bit worried that my choice of words might not be a good choice to ask to a brother who might be going through something...
So I gathered courage first and then came back with that question... I hope I am not being rude...
I am not sure what to say but I want you to know that you will be in my prayers
and Thank you for replying me back...I am encouraged with your response sir Instead of me giving you now some encouragement it is the other way around Thank you...God bless you and take care sir ❤
First I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis
As someone who has tended relatives through terminal cancer, I would pray that you have family/church/support. It's not something anyone should face alone. And as to the question of what would my reaction be? That's a tough question because I have only recently became saved. If it was terminal I would wonder what my purpose was. How did I serve the Kingdom to come? Feels like I'm only just now beginning the Lord's work after a lifetime of living for myself and of this fallen World
For one that is new in the Body of Christ . . . you certainly seem to have the right perspective on the Christian Faith. Keep it up!
Hi! Sir @2ndTimothyGroup ...I apologize if I asked you a very personal question... after writing my first comment here...I was thinking about your thread and you... and wanted to ask you about it but i was a bit worried that my choice of words might not be a good choice to ask a brother who might be going through something...
So I gathered courage first and then came back with that question... I hope I am not being rude...
I am not sure what to say but I want you to know that you will be in my prayers
❤
You are really a good person . . . that idea really comes through in this last message of yours. Keep it up!
Nah . . . you can ask me absolutely anything that you like, however, you're very kind and sensitive to others and I encourage you to maintain that level of Love, care, and concern. No way . . . you were not rude at all. I loved everything about what you wrote . . . you were perfect and I believe in you and your good Heart.
Thank you for your prayers. That means a lot to me, Kireina.
Yes. I recently had a TURP surgery in January due to an enlarged prostate. My Dr initially didn’t think there would be any cancer , but they routinely send out the removed portion to pathology.Well, thank you very much! The more the merrier.
And they did find some cancer. It was the lowest possible grade, and when I went back about a month ago, the Dr was very surprised at how low my PSA level was.
The plan for me is watchful waiting and periodic testing. This is thankfully a very slow growing cancer, if indeed it hasn’t all been removed already.
I don’t know the severity of your cancer. I pray for your healing and for peace to reign in your heart.
Thank you, brother! My cancer is Grade 3, apparently a slow-growing grade as well. And like you, my Dr says to wait it out and see what happens.
Thanks for the encouragement (to all of you)!