" It took Cancer to bring me to a point of maturity, that I would have never known otherwise. In many ways, Christ used Cancer to save me from destruction."Unspeakable Speaks:
A year ago today I was diagnosed with stage 3C Breast Cancer, having only been 30 years old for two months. Today, I am a new person altogether. My perspective and the definition of life and what it means has completely changed. Having experienced first hand what it means to live an unfulfilled life; where my personal decisions kept me in a state of bondage. I realized as a result of having Cancer that if I allowed God to renew my mind and change my heart, that which was meant to kill me, would actually give me life. This was not an easy process, and the truth of the matter is, if I told you that I didn't go through periods of doubt, frustration, and fear; I'd be lying. But what I can tell you is that, I learned how to acknowledge those feelings and address them appropriately when they arose. When you are faced with insurmountable odds, it causes you to evaluate how you feel about God and His abilities. Identifying where you are in your faith and reflecting on your experiences in an effort to initiate growth and maturity is the goal.
Today I am reflecting on how the last year of my life has unfolded and it warms my heart to know that out of the darkness I have emerged victorious...Cancer free. Healed. It is today that I realize that I am getting that much closer to being a reflection of the image of Christ in the earth realm. (Genesis 1:27) I chose the picture above because it made me realize that our perceptions often shape our perspective. We all have our own crosses to bear. If the sun went down, the cross would still be there. It is up to us to decide whether or not to focus on the darkness and the lack of a visible cross or to remain confident in the fact that despite the darkness, the cross will be there when the sun emerges again. The sun will emerge from behind the clouds of darkness. You can be healed, you can be delivered, you can win. Your situation may seem bleek now, but know that "The Cross" is still there, despite your situation and the darkness is simply there to illuminate the light. Be the light of the world, so that through you, the world might have hope. Reflect the cross even in your "darkest"situations, so that when the sun shines again, you will emerge refreshed and renewed.
Refine your perspective! Study the scriptures below:
I Peter 5:10
James 1:12
John 16:33
Romans 5:3
2 Corinthians 4:16
