Trust God — Either Way

A few weeks ago, my doc’s assistant called to advise that one of my recent medical tests showed “something”, and the doctor wanted me to have a CT scan — just to rule out “anything”. I asked, “What could that ‘anything’ be?” And her reply was “cancer”. I consented to the scan which would not take place until a few weeks later because of my trips to WA and TX.

So, the “C” word was spoken, and what did I do to keep myself at peace for those weeks before and after the scan. I did what I do on a daily basis, and what we did in times of crisis for many years. I thought, and spoke, some big “C’s” — I CAST my CARES on CHRIST my CREATOR. The scripture that kept me unwavering in my faith was “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he TRUSTS in You.” Isaiah 26:3. A negative thought would come….but I’d quickly put my thoughts on Him Who knows everything there is to know about me — Who knows the very numbers of the hairs on my head — and this experience is no surprise to Him. Sure, the thoughts came……”If I have to have chemo — will I get a wig or will I go natural?” And, “Maybe I won’t do anything because it’s a WIN either way — whether I am healed here or when I go to heaven?” Of course, we know where the thoughts come from that lead to despair, concern, worry and negativity. That’s why we are urged by St. Paul in I Timothy 6:12 to “Fight the good fight of faith!” God just asks us to TRUST.

I had the scan on Monday and yesterday the doctor called with the good news that the test was negative. I was thankful to hear that good news, but by now I know that good news or not so good news…..God has got my back….He is in charge of the Master Plan of my life…..and I’ll continue to be on purpose in this day and tomorrow! I urge you to try living this way…..it sure makes the roller coaster ride exciting — NO WHITE KNUCKLES for me — how about you?