Oh, God, Refresh Our Minds as to Your Majesty

Scripture Thought: You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God! Psalm 68:35
Its been nine years since I was originally diagnosed with breast cancer. As I reflect each fall on that time, the ups and downs emotionally that I faced, the mental adjustment to hearing those words you have breast cancer forever etched on my heart and needing to walk through the fear of wondering if this disease will return, I never want to forget. I never want to forget the faithfulness of Jesus Christ; the love of family; the encouragement and support of friends; a praying Christian community and my total reliance on God although I couldnt see what was ahead. I especially am grateful for the underpinning of Christian music that literally carried me on the wings of air as I traveled for thirty-three days to our local hospital for radiation treatments. My son, Nicholas, bought a WOW Worship CD for me and as I write these words it is being played on my computer. Honestly, I havent played this CD for a very long time and there are so many emotions involved with hearing each song, the words and the overwhelming feeling of how connected I am with these songs. They are part of the fabric of my being. We share closeness as old friends that havent seen one another for a long while and its almost as if they are wondering where Ive been. Why does it take dire circumstances to bring us to our knees seeking the God of Heaven and Earth for His healing, comfort, peace and joy in seemingly irreversible situations? But once the healing has been given, peace, comfort and joy restored, do we continue embracing our knees in prayer? Do we seek the face of Jesus in the calm times and not just when the storms are raging about us? Although I never want to return to the diagnosis of cancer, I pray that I will always reflect and renew my love for Jesus and possess the feeling of being lifted up by His power and strength every day of my life.

Lord Jesus, you are our sustainer. Im forgiven because you were forsaken. You are my King, Jesus, you are my King. Amazing love, I know its true. Its my joy to honor you in all I do. Who taught the ocean you can only go this far? Whose words alone can catch a falling star? I know my Redeemer lives. O, Father, continue to melt and mold our hearts as clay within your hands that tenderly care for the broken, but have the power to calm the mighty ocean waves. In whose name I pray, Amen.