As I reflect on and thank God for 12 years cancer-free now, I think of and pray for those still mourning the loss of a loved one due to this insidious disease. I pray that you move closer to God, because that is where your ultimate healing is found. The emptiness and sorrow you are experiencing will be healed by the One that is true love. I pray as well for those currently fighting this fight. May God bless you as you struggle to live each day knowing there is an enemy within you. And for all of those with questions of why, why me, why my mom, dad, child or sibling, I pray that you place those questions at the feet of Christ. I pray as well that you hear when He tells you, “This is not from me. This is in no way, ‘My Plan’. My plan for you is to have life to the full. My plan is for you to be blessed, to be prosperous, to have hope and a future. My plan is not now and never will be to harm you. You are my child and I love you.”

When you are struggling with cancer or loving someone who is, remember who is on your side. Whether you see healing in this life or the next, remember this evil is not from Him. You may see the blessing of healing or be a witness for those who watch your battle and how you fought the fight and grew your faith as your physical body was taken by this disease. Understand this, this is not from God. It was never His plan for you to get cancer. It is never His plan for you to suffer. Does He work good out of your trials, yes, that is His promise to us in Romans 8:28. He works all things for the good of those that love Him and are called according to His purpose. He works all things, even cancer. But He did not send cancer to you.  

I love this quote from D.R. Silva from his book, “It’s All About Jesus,”:

“Can He use cancer to bring somebody back on track? Yes. Does He? I’m certain of it. But it’s important for us to remember that cancer is neither designed nor endorsed by Him. Jesus healed sickness, He never prescribed it. He saw it as a problem that needed a solution, not as the solution to a problem.”

I will continue to thank God for healing my cancer, I will continue to pray for those currently fighting this beast, and I will try to continue to show people how much God loves them, despite the constant fight we wage every day against the forces of evil in this world. God bless each one of you.