Well, this certainly has been a study of exploring each week's truths through real life lessons, hasn't it? Last week during our study of fear, Lisa from Glad Chatter (and fellow Safari Girl) was battling fear while going through tests and biopsies for a lump in her breast. We all prayed and fought fear beside her. This week, while we're studying faith... our dear Lisa got the news that she's been diagnosed with cancer. When I read it Tuesday morning I involuntarily yelled out "NO!" so loud I think the walls shook in my quiet home in the wee hours.
This is the part where I want to brighten up this post and list for you some certainties... That in this many days, Lisa will be cancer free. And in this exact way this will all turn out for the best... don't worry! I want to say... I have great wisdom in this area and I am confident I will fix it!
except I can't.
If I am trying to lean on my own understanding, I am going to be indefinitely grasping at straws- desperately searching for certainties- because... well, when it comes to cancer, tangible certainty is in alarmingly short supply. Though AMAZING PROGRESS has been made, there is still precious little to be sure of... (one of a jillion reasons I TOTALLY HATE CANCER)
However, because I know our Father, the great physician, I don't have to lose hope! I know that if I lean on God, I have access to a different kind of certainty- the kind that is rooted in FAITH:
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1
So, with that, I am going to go ahead and punch satan in the nose not by faking my way through a list of my own arrogant certainties or vainly wasting time trying to make sense of this...instead, I'm going to have faith in the certain promises of God and claiming them for Lisa in Jesus' name:
Romans 8:28- And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,who have been called according to his purpose.
Hebrews 13:5- I will never leave you or forsake you
Psalm 91:14-16 The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.
I'm going to spend today standing in the gap for our sister Lisa. Who wants to join me? It would please me greatly if you'd leave a scripture promise to claim on her behalf in the comment section below...
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Psalm 91
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the LORD,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.
Habakkuk 3:17 -18
Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing."
Psalm 91:14
14 The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me.
I will protect those who trust in my name.
May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant your support from Zion. May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will live up our banners in the name of our God.
May the Lord grant all your requests.
Psalm 20:1-5
How this safari has blessed me! Weeping tonight over God's promises.
This.
This is the post I was trying to write.
Amber, I have experienced that gut screaming involuntary no one time in my life when hearing of someone else's news. I know the feeling of shock that comes with that...not sure why i tell that but the fact that i screamed shocked me but revealed the depth of my anger at the enemy and gave me the strength i needed to intercede in a new way. Praying you will be strengthened to fight. praying that for all my intercessors.
Claiming all of these today. especially Psalm 91
i love you, lisa
I'm a new friend of Lisa's and tonight I am having trouble seeing her blog. Is it just me?
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