A "peace" of the puzzle

It all began with a different point of view. Typically, cancer cells are thought of as aggressive, destructive, powerful, smart. The picture of them running rampant in my body is not pleasant, to say the least! But in Cancer Conqueror ( a new favorite book), the author challenges us to view them in a different light. The truth is that cancer cells are weak and confused. In that state, they do wreak havoc and destroy. Yes, they can cause a body to die. But recently God has given me a new tool for this battle. This is my newest "peace" of the puzzle!

All through this current journey, our goal has been to live each day in PEACE - nothing missing, nothing broken. Our Father is the God of Peace. Jesus is the Prince of Peace! We are promised peace as we trust in Him...

Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything.

With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God.

Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that

no one can completely understand.

And this peace will control the way you think and feel.  (Phil. 4:6,7 CEV)

Peace is my newest weapon. If the peace of God can calm an angry storm then the peace of God can calm a little cancer cell. Can minister to angry, infected cells on my problem toes. Can help my immune system to be strong and function properly. God's peace can help your heart to be restored, bring joy to your soul and give strength where you are weak.

So, I'm speaking peace to those weak, confused cells in my body. God's peace can help them to return to normal; functioning in the way God created them to function! It's not the only answer, the sure and certain cure or the guaranteed solution to all cancer. But, for now, this is my focus. This is my prayer. 

Do you have an area in your body, soul or spirit that is broken, missing something? Speak God's peace to that situation. HIS PEACE is everything. His peace gives hope and freedom and courage. His peace gives us the strength to reach out when we want to pull inside. I don't understand it, can't explain it but I choose to receive it. Over and over, again and again. Will you join me? 

NOW may the GOD OF PEACE Himself continually grant you

peace in EVERY circumstance. (2 Thess. 3:16)

Lies in the Night

A side effect of the medicine I am taking - for which I am EXTREMELY thankful - has a side effect of muscle spasms. But, at least I'm here! Last night was the culmination of several busy weeks with a family medical emergency and intense work involvement. Following is what happened last night - a result of it all :-). My first poem in decades :-O. Thank you for walking beside me on this journey!

"Open your mouth wide and I will fill it,"

You said.

In faith, I did, declaring Your truth.

In faithfulness, YOU DID!

Eyes closed, hearts open, the ladies received Your peace

a blessing upon their lifted heads

With smiles and tears and praise ~ 

the fruit of 24 hours of soaking in Your Word, listening

with fellowship, laughter, worship.

The forces of evil pushed back in our lives.

In the dark of the night they crept into my room

pummeling my body.

Muscles seizing.

My heart racing as my world began to spin and narrow.

I hit the floor in desperation and pain.

They whispered in my ears, lies.

"This is it! You are dying....

In pain and writhing, your heart will stop.

Alone, in agony, your end is here."

No anointing flowing, no flowery words, no music.

Groaning, "help me, Jesus", was all that came

Right hand reaching to heaven.

God's answer, my husband, lifted me up

and encompassed me in his arms.

Comforting me, assuring me.

Gradually the pain eased

Peace brought sleep.

My eyes opened to sunshine of a new day

iridescent snow sparkling with

brilliant joy and newness.

Though remnants of the attack linger

Peace reigns.

My PRINCE OF PEACE has rescued me from 

fears real and imagined once more.....

once more His Word for the day echoes my heart:

Then I called upon the name of the LORD;

"O LORD, I beseech You, save my life!"

Gracious is the LORD and righteous.

Yes, our God is compassionate.

The LORD preserves the simple.

I was brought low and He saved me.

RETURN TO YOUR REST, O MY SOUL,

For the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.

For You have rescued my soul from death,

My eyes from tears,

My feet from stumbling.

I SHALL walk before the LORD

in the land of the living.

Psalm 116:4-9