I have made a conscious decision to label my new way of living as living fearlessly. There is power in this decision. Living fearlessly involves handing everything over to God and facing each day with hope and optimism. Perhaps that is what is meant by the Bible verse that says, "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7 With my fears put away I can focus on what I need to accomplish. I pray that God will open the right doors for me so that I know I am making the right choices. I know I am mortal and I know that my experiences are part of my life's journey. As long as I cling to God, I can hand over all my problems to Him to take care of. There is no sense of dwelling on a future that could be negative. I have decided to be happy and live for the here and now while doing the best that I can do in the situations that I encounter. I can even sit back focus on a positive future and watch God turn evil into good. June saw my youngest son graduate from high school and early July saw me flying down to Mexico for a very quick trip to pick up a vaccine that will boost my immune system. For now, living fearlessly is working well for me.
Last week, I was asked through many tears.... "My dear friend has cancer. What do I say to them?"
My advice is to tell them ....
1. Know that you are loved and valued.
2. Whatever you need ask ... I want to be there for you.
3. This is your journey. Make it your own.
4. Keep your HOPE alive! "Where there is life, there is hope." (Dennis Waitley)
5. Focus on life, hope and healing. (Put fears to the side.)
Do ...
1. Text, email, phone .... keep in touch with them. Let them know they are supported on their journey.
2. Something. If you cook ... then cook them something. If you sew ... then sew something. If you have flowers ... bring them flowers. If you can clean ... volunteer to clean house for them.
I have been surrounded by amazing people who have let me know that I am very loved which has been essential part of keeping me positive during my journey.
A couple of weeks ago, I was driving and thinking. The reason that I have gone through cancer treatment and continue to search for the magic cure is because of my family and my children. When I think about how much I love my children it brings tears to my eyes. I want to be around to give them advice and words of guidance when they need it. Basically, I would do anything within the scope of being a beneficial for my children. Then it dawned on me that as Christians, we are the children of God and the connection was made ... WOW!! He not only loves us but loves us with a love stronger than the love that I have for my children. He wants the best for us. He will guide us, he will protect us, he will help us to be the people he wants us to be .... we only need to ask....
Last week, I was asked through many tears.... "My dear friend has cancer. What do I say to them?"
My advice is to tell them ....
1. Know that you are loved and valued.
2. Whatever you need ask ... I want to be there for you.
3. This is your journey. Make it your own.
4. Keep your HOPE alive! "Where there is life, there is hope." (Dennis Waitley)
5. Focus on life, hope and healing. (Put fears to the side.)
Do ...
1. Text, email, phone .... keep in touch with them. Let them know they are supported on their journey.
2. Something. If you cook ... then cook them something. If you sew ... then sew something. If you have flowers ... bring them flowers. If you can clean ... volunteer to clean house for them.
I have been surrounded by amazing people who have let me know that I am very loved which has been essential part of keeping me positive during my journey.
A couple of weeks ago, I was driving and thinking. The reason that I have gone through cancer treatment and continue to search for the magic cure is because of my family and my children. When I think about how much I love my children it brings tears to my eyes. I want to be around to give them advice and words of guidance when they need it. Basically, I would do anything within the scope of being a beneficial for my children. Then it dawned on me that as Christians, we are the children of God and the connection was made ... WOW!! He not only loves us but loves us with a love stronger than the love that I have for my children. He wants the best for us. He will guide us, he will protect us, he will help us to be the people he wants us to be .... we only need to ask....
My prayer is that everyone can experience that feeling of living fearlessly and have enough faith to put God in charge of their lives.
May God bless continue to bless you on your life's journey.
May God bless continue to bless you on your life's journey.
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