Saturday, May 30, 2009

Praise Report - no malignancy

Praise the Lord! “No indication of malignancy.” SWEET MUSIC to my ears.

Thirty-three days from diagnostic mammogram and sonogram with immediate notification of calcification cluster abnormality, being told 20% chance of beginning cancer until surgical biopsy results.

Much practice in waiting on the Lord, learning the power of praise and scriptures to give strength and peace. Here are some of the scriptures that strengthened me during those waiting days:


“Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9


“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28


"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you." Isaiah 26:3


"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:2-4 (hard to stomach, but empowering!)


"But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31

My favorite praise song is "This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it." BTW, multiple interpretations of “I'll Praise You in this Storm” / Casting Crowns are on YouTube.com