Hi
ArtsieSteph, I'm sorry to hear about your Father, I can relate to you as I've lost an aunt and an uncle to cancer in the past 14 years. So cancer is definitely in my side of the family. And these days my mother is getting older and has thyroid issues and is well into her 60's now and my father too has health issues with Arthur (Arthritis). So I know that it's a possibility any of us could get cancer and have to deal with it when it comes about. I pray to God that it doesn't and pray for the health and well being of both of them daily. And will remember you and your father in my next prayers too.
God bless you all in these testing times of our faith. These things we cannot understand but just know they have a higher purpose to them. I'd like to leave you with something that you may be able to find some
comfort and
strength in.
The story of the of the man who was born blind in
John 9:3 where his disciples asked the Lord if he was born blind because of his father or his mothers sins. But Jesus told them neither but was rather born that way so that the Gods glory would be manifested in him.
Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind
John 9:2-3. His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened that the works of God would be displayed in him.
In the same way, all of our weaknesses, ailments, illnesses and diseases can be used to display Gods glory and works in us. Whether that's through you praying in faith, to fasting and praying and praising and glorifying God through it all. To you actually physically healing your father through faith. Faith that's as small as a mustard see but can move mountains.
So stay faithful and stay strong! Draw close to God and above all else, trust in Him no matter what! Trust in Him the same way that Abraham did when Gold told him to kill his son. But at the last minute send an angel to stop him.
And finally, for serenity. The serenity prayer. I sometimes need reminding of this!
God, grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
the courage to change the things I can;
and the wisdom to know the difference.
God bless you and your family.