George Meuller once said, "The only way to know strong faith is to endure great trials. I have learned my faith by standing firm through severe testings."
In Romans 4 we read the story of the faith of Abraham.
Verse 18 says, "Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed..." Verse 19 says, "Without weakening in His faith..." Verse 20 goes on to say, "Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.
In the beginning of this journey with God through cancer, a surgeon I spoke with told me I would die if I did not do chemo and radiation. Against all hope I believed God was going to heal me through nutrition and a lifestyle change. I did not waver and give in to fear and choose chemotherapy over what I knew God wanted me to do. My faith was strengthened as I stepped out and trusted God. I knew he had the power to heal me and he did. The bible says he has the power to heal all diseases. Now my privilege is to give him Glory through my testimony of faith and trust.
Have you ever believed God would see you a trial even when it seemed hopeless? Have your circumstances ever caused you to weaken in your faith? Are your learning your faith each day by standing firm in the midst of trials and testings? Every unpleasant, difficult, stressful and immovable situation is a chance for the world to see the power of the God we serve. He can move mountains be it cancer or other health issues, finances, relationships or work situations. Face the giants of your life with a God saturated soul and watch Him do the impossible. In the process your faith will be strengthened and you will be shouting from the rooftops in joy as you proclaim His goodness to anyone who will listen. We do not serve a small, puny God. Step out with bold faith and believe he can do beyond anything we can ask or think. Those coming behind you need your example of unwavering faith. Don't disappoint them.
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Hi Linn,
I just wanted to write you a quick comment to thank you for the amazing letter you wrote to me while you were in Garden Valley for training. I have read it and re-read it over and over. I found it so encouraging as I'm following a nutritional approach in my own battle as well.
I read all of your blog and was again so greatly encouraged by your journey. I wish it would have worked out to meet you when you were here . . . maybe next summer? : )
Thank you for taking the time to faithfully record your journey. It is a help and encouragement to me and I'm sure lots of other people will find it feeds their soul as well.
Congratulations on your victory over cancer. I'm rejoicing with you!
P.S. The song "Healer" that you wrote about before your trip is on the new Hillsong CD. (I don't know if it has been released yet). The guy who wrote the song is singing it (even though he is on oxygen) and is in his own journey to overcome cancer. The song is so anointed and reduces me to tears everytime I listen to it.
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