My Aunt

A few weeks ago, my Aunt Bea was diagnosed with cancer that has progressed very far. It is now in her brain, lungs, and bones, and they are still checking to see where else. She had been feeling fine until about a month ago when she had an episode that was originally thought to be a mini-stroke. The real problem was quickly discovered when they performed various scans and tests. There is no hope for curing the cancer and she has opted to not receive chemo or other treatments, since they would be giving her extremely harsh doses and it would not give her much time. She has always been, and still is, a very Godly person. She is trusting that she will be called home when He is ready for her. All things considered, she is holding up well. She has lead a long and good life. Please pray for her as she recieves her care. We don't know how long we will have her before she is called home and hope we can find joy in the time we have left with her.

Psalm 31:5 - Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.
Psalm 23:4 - Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
John 11:26 - And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

Troubles

I am going through some personal turmoil right now. I would appreciate any prayers that are out there! Praise God for all He does. Even this turmoil has a reason. I'm not sure what, but he would not give me something I can't handle! I don't have the heart to go in to it all right now.

God - please allow me to get through this. Continue to walk with me. You are great and shall guid me what I need to do!

Anxiety

Cast all your anxiety on him [God] because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7)

This one is too appropriate for me today. It's been one of the longer days for me - feeling worry and stress over things that are too small. Trying to remember that God cares isn't always easy to do. After all, why should He take time to look at my problems? Stress over a situation at work, a late subway, a messy apartment, an unexpected bill, or car breakdown. These are not huge deals. Think of all the other things in the world - war, famine, floods. Those are SO much more important to Him. But the truth is, those things aren't. He loves us all and wants to protect us all evenly. We have to pray, love Him, care for Him, turn our lives over, turn everything over. That's not saying that God will make everything turn out the way we want or the easy way, but He will be there to love, protect, and care for us in our darkest day and happiest moment. Just remember to praise Him for all he does, not just when things are good. Easier said than done.....