“Fighting Cancer: Claiming God’s Promises”
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.
Scott writes:
I just found out my wife has breast cancer. I’m honestly not sure where this road will lead us but I thank God that He does.
It’s difficult for me to describe the flood of thoughts/emotions I’ve experienced over the last couple of days other than to say they range from fully trusting in God’s sovereignty to fear that I might lose my wife.
The day we learned about the cancer, I was doing my morning devotional and by chance (wanna bet) stumbled onto 2 Cor 2:14 and 2 Cor 10:3-5. When verses like these pop out of the page, I usually write them down on a 3×5 card and carry it around. Later that day when we found out the diagnosis, I pulled out the card and claimed each verse on behalf of my wife and 4 year old daughter.
As I continue to think about this verse, it is clear that God has a very personal promise and a call for me to pray.
The Promise:
Victory in Christ–regardless of current circumstances or outcome of the various battles we fight. After all, we all know who wins the war!
The Prayer:
To intercede for my wife with the supernatural weapon of prayer. Prayer can demolish strongholds. And when my mind wonders and the “what ifs” come (and they do), I remember Paul’s challenge to take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
Praise God for His Word and supernatural timing.
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Please note that the views expressed in this story are not necessarily the views of the American Bible Society. Story posted on June 7th, 2007 and filed under God's Sovereignty, Illness, Prayer, Your Stories.
