LIFE’S JOURNEY – PART 8 – UNDYING LOVE
In April, the Lord blessed my husband and me with thirty years of marriage. We are still awaiting a get-away to celebrate, praying my health will improve enough to be able to enjoy a few days away from home, relaxing and enjoying some new sites.
In recent months, this wasting disease known as cancer has invaded every faucet of my life–emotional, physical, spiritual. Its grip has stolen my ability to function and do the things I love. It has robbed me of joy at times and offered me pain and tears in its stead.
But even as my body is wasting away, I sense my spirit growing stronger. Recently, the Lord reminded me so tenderly that no matter how difficult the day, I can rejoice in knowing I have salvation through Christ. No one or nothing can take that away.
This past week, when I was discouraged by my continual weight loss and likening myself to a holocaust survivor, my husband firmly but gently assured me that no matter if I weigh 100 lbs. or 80 lbs., I was still his wife and still beautiful in his eyes. Tears filled my eyes at his loving words. In our thirty years of marriage, I have never felt so loved or cherished.
If that sort of deep undying love can be revealed within an earthly marriage, just think how much deeper and richer God’s love for us goes? We can’t fathom in this life how much our Heavenly Father loves us. We can only see small glimpses of that perfect heavenly love.
Whether the Lord chooses to bring healing, or my body continues to waste away, how grateful I am to Jesus for His great sacrifice in giving me the hope and assurance of eternity with Him. There is nothing sweeter or more precious in this life, and I pray you too know that joy.
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Beautiful words. Praying for you and your husband. May God pour his love on you.
Stay strong and rest assured God still holds you both in the palm of His hand. Prayers still going up.
Staci wrote: "Beautiful words. Praying for you and your husband. May God pour his love on you."Thanks so much, Staci! God bless you.
Glennis wrote: "Stay strong and rest assured God still holds you both in the palm of His hand. Prayers still going up."Thank you, Glennis! We so appreciate the prayers and encouragement. Blessings!
First - Blessed Anniversary to you and your husband! We, too, celebrated 30 years in May. Cynthia, I pray for you every day, especially knowing you were possibly starting a new form of infusion treatment. Even in these really hard pain filled days, you always shine your Christian faith like a beacon in this dark world, drawing us closer to Him. You are loved by many who read your stories that speak of the love the Father has for us. God bless you, my friend,
Barbara wrote: "First - Blessed Anniversary to you and your husband! We, too, celebrated 30 years in May. Cynthia, I pray for you every day, especially knowing you were possibly starting a new form of infusion tre..."You are such a wonderful encouragement to me, Barbara. Thank you so much for your faithful prayers. I was able to start the new treatment and though side effects are not pleasant, I am praising God for less pain and fever. Praying we are on the right track. God bless you friend for reaching out and for your gracious spirit.
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