Cancer shatters illusions, magnifies weaknesses, and strips me of the existence I once knew.
Somewhere along the way the lens through which I view each day changed.
Though it’s still murky and muddled, I can’t help but notice:
To continue reading, pick up a copy of Flourish: Live Loved, Live Fearless, Live Free, a 52-week devotional with coloring pages sprinkled throughout.
What would a flourishing life look like for you? Take a moment and imagine…
Instead of surviving your days, you savor each moment. You pour into the lives of others, and it’s a joy, not a chore. And every hour, you are deeply, dazzling aware of God’s love and presence.
God intends this flourishing life for you. And it can start today.
I have been on this journey with my husband since last October. He was diagnosed with cancer. God has lead us through this fight and we are still trusting His lead. Today another Dr. apt to check infection control. Next month another test to check prognosis. But God is in control and my faith has sustained me. Your Bible study Overcoming Worry has helped me get through this journey and helped me to see where I need to change myself. Thank you and God Bless!!!
Macey, Mickey, Lesa, Matt, Robin and Margaret ❤️
Oops…Liz, Alan, Katie, Noel, Joel
I’ve wanted to write and say I am praying for you, but have been afraid to say the wrong thing. I too am battling breast cancer and can relate to hearing well meaning folks say things that leave me in tears. Thank you for being courageous and real about your journey. You encourage me. I’m praying for you in ways that only another cancer patient “gets”. Praying for your husband as well. Be blessed.
G and C. Thank you, Margaret, you have touched my heart once again. 🙂
Cynthia
Chemane and Bonnie.
My brother Ed B. beginning his battle against stage 3A lung cancer and sister in law Ann T. struggling with alcohol addiction and was just released from rehab. I want so badly for them to know Jesus and to find comfort in his arms every minute of the day as you, and so many of your followers do. HE holds me everyday! I thank you Margaret for your courage to reach out, helping others with health issues while you continue to heal. Thank you in advance for any prayers. Be Blessed.
our neighbor Michal Dvořák battling brain cancer
Thank you Margaret… You always seem to inspire me and others with amazing truths that are so practical and so simply applied. I do pray for you daily. I would love to have prayer for my friend Mary Martin who is struggling in the 5th year of ovarian cancer. The Doctors have sent her home along with Hospice to finish out her days. I pray comfort for her and her family. And as far as the end of her life,,, well, I believe only God knows that date. Thank you for praying.
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Thank you for praying for them. Upholding you also, Margaret. Xox
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J.J. & J.B.
Continuing to pray for you and still so grateful for how Jesus brings his word to life through your writing and teaching. Our women’s Bible study recently finished FBWJ and so much has been gleaned and passed on to others. Please add to your prayers my friends Sean, Gina and Sharon and my mom Diana. xoxo
Jonathan and Joel
My husband John was diagnosed with lymphoma in January. Treatments are going fairly well, but it seems that with every bit of good news, there is also some not-so-good news. Margaret, thank you for your encouraging words and for your prayers.
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Wonderful wonderful post! Thank you!
Please please pray for JPT
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Margaret, I know only too well the difficult, life altering complications that come with the treatments needed for healing. My daughter had a bone-marrow transplant and complications are anything but strangers . And so, I pray for you both. I lift you up to the One who is healing and in the mean time, I’m also asking Him to redeem ALL of the complications and difficulties to His glory and your good. And of course — I continue to pray for 0 and a bazillion. Bless you and Leif!
Thank you, Margaret for once again baring your soul and scars to bring courage and strength to the rest of us in the trenches. I would appreciate it if you would stand with me in intercession for my husband, Mike, who has been taken captive by the enemy to do his will, and needs healing in his body, mind, and emotions.
Carla, lifting up you and Mike today– for healing, protection, and grace.
Debbie, my heart aches for you and for your daughter. Praying for deepest healing for her. Huge hug, friend.
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Sharla, praying for infusions of strength even on the most difficult of days.
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Lifting them up.
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Charlie, my heart aches for Mary. Praying for divine conversations and pain-free days and sleep-filled nights.
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Praying for ZERO for Ed and Ann.
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For complete healing in Jesus’ name.
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Sweet Gabriela, thank you for your prayers. Standing in the gap with you.
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Praying for deepest healing!
Beverly
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Praying, Lin.
I have been walking in and out of the darkness for 6 years now as I battle chronic nerve pain following simple gall bladder surgery. I am a changed person —- not the girl I used to be. I am fighting for joy —– and looking up for my Jesus’ hand of mercy, power, and healing. I am struggling with disappointment. Sometimes I feel like a liar —- wearing a brave face and telling others “I am ok today” My friends and family members are tired of hearing about my pain. I see their “can’t you just move on” faces. I am physically moving at times —— but my mind and heart can’t seem to move on. Pain and the fog of drugs are paralyzing my spirit —- and I feel forced to use my strength to pretend life is good. Sometimes I just want to lie down for a few weeks —- and wait for His strength to lift me up! “Tis a bad day today —- and you get to hear about it :))
My godmother Sharon ….she is battling cancer
Thank you for sharing your life and your faith. I pray for total and continued healing for you.
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Praying.