I had been to the doctor recently and the doctor thought I might have a goitre, so he sent me to the lab for an ultra-sound.

I am booking an appointment at the Jacanas Cancer Centre for testing."

My mind was running amok. Did I have cancer in my throat? What is going to happen to me if I did? I had questions fighting for space in my mind; it felt like tennis balls ricocheting off a wall. I need to focus. I listened to the doctor as he told me the time of the appointment.

 On the day appointed, I went to the hospital. During this time I had someone claiming healing for me. My biggest worry was ...what if it is cancer. Would I need an operation? Will I still be able to sing? I decided to talk to my Father, God about it. I needed His comfort, I needed His help. I don't want to worry. I needed to trust God. I prayed to God to take care of the situation. I said "Lord, when I start to worry, please put a song in my heart".

 Without missing a beat, God did exactly that. He placed my focus on Him. Many times I found myself singing or praying. God was doing what I asked Him to do. I did not want to worry so I sang His praise, and I talked to Him. Isaiah 26:3 tells me He will keep me in perfect peace when I am focused on Him because I put my trust in Him.

After my visit to the hospital and after some tests, it was discovered the lump was not cancerous. Praise to God Almighty!  

 God comforted me when I needed the comfort. No matter what you may be going through, He is able to help. Psalm 3:3 says He is the lifter of my head (your head too).

At times it feels as if you are all alone and there is no one who cares. I want to tell you that Jesus does care! Just as He comforted me, just as He gave me peace of mind, He can do the same for you. Just tell Him what is bothering you, give Him all the details and ask for His help. (Sure He knows what's going on, but He wants you to talk to Him. Will you talk to Him today?)

 God has been good to me everyday of my life. His mercies he extends to me every morning. Each morning I commit the day's activities into His hand and ask for His guidance. He has never failed me and He never will. 

Christine

christine@seventhdaybaptist.ca