1 My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far away when I groan for help? 2 Every day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer. Every night I lift my voice, but I find no relief. 3 Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.
Psalm 22:1-3
Sorry for not posting in a while; to be honest I did not really know what to say as I have been having my own pity party. It has been a year since Melinda was diagnosed with Cancer. I’ve been going over all that has happened in the past year; especially those hours and days when we first found out and Melinda went through brain surgery, chemo, and radiation. Watching her continue to fight stomach issues, other pains in her hands, arms, and legs, as well as her overall exhaustion has been difficult.
I pray for her daily but as I was driving home today it dawned on me that I have been feeling like David in Psalms and that I should have invited God to my pity party. After all, it is in times like these that comfort can be found in God’s word.
First of all, 1 Peter 5:7 God tells us to “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”, so don’t carry the problems of this world give them over to the Father.
Secondly, God tells us in Philippians 4:6-7 “6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”, so just bring your request to the Father via prayer and don’t be stressed over situations in this world.
Thirdly, God says in Lamentations 3:25 “The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him.” I see this as being patient which is one of the hardest things for me to do.
Lastly, Romans 8:26-28 says, “26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession [a]for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” I take comfort in knowing that God will comfort me in my distress, and he understands that through my sorrow I don’t always know what to pray.
Heavenly Father, I’m thankful that you will come to my pity party, hold me and comfort me, help me to pray for my lovely wife, Melinda and know that you, Abba will work all things out for good.
Please continue to pray for continued healing for Melinda and that she will continue to touch others for Jesus as she continues on this life’s journey. If you don’t know Jesus, it is never too late. Melinda and I pray daily that you will come to know him as we do.
