Still not sick!
I had my second treatment yesterday and did not want to tell the world how great I felt for fear of how I would feel today. So, I am happy to report this morning I still feel good. Not sick one bit. In fact I had a big breakfast in celebration of just how great I do feel. I'm so grateful to God for another day. I did start thinking to myself "is it working?" Maybe I'm feeling so good because it's not working. Satan starts to flood my mind and then I remember God's silence does not mean he is not working.
As Satan was flooding my mind with thoughts of this chemo not working, I have been reminded this week of things going on in people's lives that makes Cancer seem so insignifiacnt. My children are outside playing in the snow as happy as can be. Not one concern in the world. I find myself thinking how nice to be a child again with no worries or concerns. 20 degrees outside and they could not be happier. Heck, even if they get sick, I'll be there to tuck them in to bed, bring them chicken noodle soup and tell them it is going to be alright.
The thought as clear as day comes to mind. I have a Father who wants to do the very same thing for me. He told me he would tuck me in (Psalm 91:4 "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."), said he would bring me Chicken noodle soup (Matthew 6:31 "So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or even What shall we wear? For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.") and even tells me it is going to be alright (Psalm 34:4 "I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.")
Let's let God be our Father and take care of us the way he wants to!
posted by Joni McNabb @ 9:36:00 AM
13 Comments:
Amen. Wish I could give you another big hug.
-ae
Kim,
So great to hear! Your descriptions of our Father (with His words to back it up) are beautiful. How I even needed that reminder today. Thanks for encouraging me! Have a great, warm, wooly weekend!
Stacey
FAITH means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see it (or feel it). Hebrews 11:1
The starting line of faith is believing in God's character: He is who he says. The finish line is believing in God's promises: He will do what he says.
When we believe that God will complete His promises even though we don't see those promises materializing yet, that's when we model true FAITH.
Kim thanks for showing us the perfect example of faith. Lovin' the good news! bd
Kim
As I read your recent blog, I came upon a Bible verse that says"I will bless the LORD at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth."
Psalm 119:108
PRAISE BE TO GOD!!!!!
cb
Kim, Thrilled to read your blog today. It warms my heart to think of you warm, well fed,and happy with little McNabbs running around in the snow. Praise the Lord! Praying for you constantly my friend! Love Wendy
Kim,
I am so encouraged by you still feeling well after your treatments, I pray that will continue! Thanks for the wonderful picture of the provisions of our God!
In Him,
Lisa Lawrence
Hey, Kim. What wonderful news!! We're praying daily and claiming His promises. Love you and yours. Blanche
Kim....just wanted to say hi......sooooo glad you won the freezer of food.....you really made me think yesterday....all of the great things you were saying about JA....it is a great organization....with some wonderful women......and you do not always know when you are making a difference.....it doesn't matter how big or how little....I just wanted to tell you how great you looked yesterday....let me know if you didn't get the pictures I sent you from the field trip....Love Ya...Leigh Ann
Kim, I copied this in whole from the daily newsletter I get from www.purposedrivenlife.com I thought you and your friends might like to read it. If you wish, you can get the daily newsletter too, the directors are at the bottom on this page. I check your blog everyday, you hve no way of knowing how many hearts you are touching.
All my best,
Cathe Carnes
Time Zones and Faith
by John Fischer
Our thought for today comes from a woman who has had more difficulties to deal with than a lot of us put together. That is why she has a right to say what she says, and why we should take notice when she says it.
“I know discouragement comes easy, but I also know things happen when God is ready for them to happen and not a second sooner. God knows why he wants things to happen in the order they have to. We just need to be ready when they come.”
This is a woman in a complex situation seeking to hold onto a childlike faith while displaying an adult-like wisdom. What she's saying is that she has recognized there are two different time zones going on when it comes to correlating God's will and our experience. One I'll call My Desperate Time (MDT) and the other, God's Own Time (GOT).
Most of us run on MDT. MDT defines our reality. It's what we see and feel always. We are conscious of it the minute we rise up in the morning until we put our weary heads on the pillow at night. We measure pleasure and pain by it; we judge our overall state-of-being by it.
God, on the other hand, exists in another time zone entirely. In GOT, His will is always done, and nothing is ever late. GOT also takes into account the MDT of everyone, which can often get tangled up. You see there are as many MDT zones as there are people, and that means they can often be in conflict. But with God there is never any conflict. There is only one GOT and as far as He is concerned, everything is right on schedule.
This is why it is utterly silly to wonder if God has heard our prayers based on whether or not He has acted in MDT. God always hears our prayers -- He has most likely already answered them -- he just answered them in GOT.
Most of our issues with God are all about time zones. Think about the hapless Bible character, Job. Job was smack in the middle of MDT all the while he was suffering, and his best friends were trying to figure out why God wasn't doing anything in MDT. Well, we know now that God rarely does; He is always in GOT and we can see that now, in Job's case, because his life ultimately caught up with GOT. Eventually, all MDT will be GOT. In fact, that will be what heaven is all about. We will all be kicking back in God's Own Time.
So faith is mostly all about time zones. When you pray, know that you were heard, and move ahead, believing in GOT and just maybe, MDT won't be so desperate.
John Fischer is the Senior Writer for Purpose Driven Life Daily Devotionals. He resides in Southern California with his wife, Marti and son, Chandler. They also have two adult children, Christopher and Anne. John is a published author and popular speaker.
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Kim,
I pass by your house every day on my way to work (Annie Camp) and I say a prayer for you as I drive by. I am so glad to hear that your treatments are going well!
Tricia
Kim,
Still praying for you & so glad to hear that you are feeling well! What a praise! Lots of love to you and your family,
Alicia Brooks
I've been following your progress and we are so glad to know you are doing so well. You have been, and will continue to be in our prayers. Your faith and goodness are truly inspiring.
Sherry Jackson and family (Rufus too!)
looking forward to future updates on this blog...good work - daily devotionals in touch
that page has some cool info
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