I believe that You're here now, standing in our midst, here with the power to heal now, and the grace to forgive.
Maybe this stanza is familiar to you. It was written by Marc Nelson in 1987 for Mercy/Vineyard Publishing. You can listen to it here.
As Jason led us in worship last night, the truth of God's power to heal and grace to forgive rang truer than ever for me in this time of waiting for CT scan results and follow-up oncology appointment on January 8.
Since our time of rejoicing at the "no new growth" news in October, it is tempting to look back to evaluate my own efforts to stay the course: intermittent fasting, sugar and simple carb restrictions, preparing healthy meals for myself with cancer-fighting ingredients, believing and proclaiming that God is shrinking this tumor, daily praise and worship with my own guitar.
Some of the above I have done well with, some so-so, and some not so well. So it is comforting to be praying for a positive outcome along with the reassurance of God's power to heal and grace to forgive where I have fallen short.
So we did get the CT scan result this morning - which does show some growth but we won't know much more until my appointment on January 8. The kids will all be with with us for a visit at that time. (I LOVE being able to say that I am a mother of 3 since Mateo got married last July!)
In the meantime, keep up the prayers. They are much appreciated!
In the bold confidence of God's care and the joy of God's good gifts.
-Dawn Noelle
