I really, really wasn’t worried about this doctor’s appointment. It was simply a “let’s check in and just make sure we’re still on track” type of meeting.
After all the pleasantries and quick questions, I was almost out the door when my doctor wanted to confirm just one more thing.
Five minutes later, I could tell he felt as blind-sided as I did when it turned out that the “just one more thing” actually posed a potential problem.
He ordered two follow-up tests and sent me on my way.
As soon as I was alone, I cried. I know what a possible cancer finding can mean. And I really, really don’t want to walk that road again.
My faith, in that moment, was a bit shaky … to say the least.
Can you relate to facing a situation that requires more faith than you think you might have?
I thought I’d share with you how I regrouped in that moment, finally able to drive home.
My “regrouping self-coaching” went something like this:
- Called my husband, Eddie, and cried some more about it.
- Then … acknowledged a few facts–
This is super unexpected and scary.
I don’t have time for extra appointments.
I despise these types of tests— not fun at all!
- Next, I prayed just a few simple, sentence prayers such as:
Lord, I don’t want to wallow in this, I want to trust You.
You know I struggle in the faith department, will You help me?
- And, finally, I prayed this line of surrender:
If You’ll go with me through this, I’ll go.
Feelings of peace slowly washed over me as my emotions and spirit found their alignment once again, in Christ … my Hope.
And, truly, there is a lot of hope. Which doesn’t mean it’s not hard — it means there’s a way through the hard.
I’d love to pray for you if your faith is being stretched and tested right now. Leave a comment below or send me an email at [email protected] and let me know how I can pray.
Be encouraged, friend! He is with you.
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you.
Isaiah 43: 2 NLT
