Cancer Companions

Day 134 of 365. The Way of Escape by Thomas Sherrod.

“God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13 NKJV).

I worked as a chaplain in a community hospital for thirty-two years. I cannot count the number of times well-meaning people would quote the phrase, “God won’t put anything more on you than you can bear.” I would cringe! To think God gave me cancer because He knew I could handle it is disgusting and does not represent the God of grace, forgiveness, and love that I know. The second part of the false quote mentioned above goes something like this, “I wish God didn’t have so much faith in me.” First of all, God is not the cause of our cancer. Furthermore, when we go through difficult experiences, it isn’t because God has faith in us.

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Day 133 of 365. The Lord is Our Refuge by Tom Corbell.

“Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me” (Psalm 31:2-3 NIV).

The Lord God Himself is our refuge and our fortress. In today’s verses the psalmist cries out, “Be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me!” As believers in Jesus, we experience the very real presence of God Himself with us, moment by moment and day by day. What an incredible gift to those on a cancer journey.

Read the full devotional at https://www.cancercompanion.org/365-devotional-blog/the-lord-is-our-refuge

Day 132 of 365. My Superhero Jesus and His Team by Ashley Taylor.

“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him” (Nahum 1:7 NIV).

My husband, James, without hesitation, had been with me at every appointment. And there were a lot—from testing, to diagnosis, to surgery, to a treatment plan. His presence was such a calming force. On one of our drives to Duke Cancer Center, I remember him grabbing my hand and holding it. Tears still run down my face when I think about how much that moment meant to me.

Read the full devotional at https://www.cancercompanion.org/365-devotional-blog/my-superhero-jesus-and-his-team

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