Request for Prayers-latest, post 65.

[SC_Mike]

Prayers incoming.

 

[amazingflapjack]

You got'em Bob-see I Peter 2:24.

 

[joeintexas]

Bob, I'm sorry you've had this setback, and I will pray that you don't have any additional cancer, and that if you do, His healing will touch you and make it right.

I know you are a man of faith, and a great example of courage in the face of these medical issues. And you are absolutely right, He addresses this "why do the good people suffer?" several times in Scripture.

When I experienced cancer of my own (bladder), I fell into thinking that He had given it to me, and I didn't understand why.

Through grace, I learned to understand that God doesn't "give" us cancer or any other disease, nor does he inflict other types of pain on us. He loves us, as a good father loves his children; he wouldn't hurt us that way.

The world He created was a perfect one; that was His plan. But evil -- in so many forms, including disease -- was introduced into His perfect world by our forefathers' rebellion and wanting to be equal to Him in wisdom. We too are affected by all this, as we rebel ourselves, so I understand my own part in perpetuating the bad, but also in seeing and being grateful for the good, His mercy.

What He does with that is, He can bring good out of every bad thing. In my case, I grew tremendously in my faith and trust in Him by having cancer and, so far, being healed of it. In short, I trust Him for the good things that happen, and I "blame" the bad ones on the fact that nothing is going to be perfect again, as He intended, until a day that is sure to come.

I know you understand these things already. I hope that, by someone else reading this, he or she might have a better understanding of these hard to comprehend situations we encounter -- for solace, and comfort, and optimism in the face of dire need.

I am not trying to make this a "religious" thread. This is about supporting you in your struggle, and for all of us to appreciate in a greater way that He is at work here, even in the midst of the bad and difficult.

God is blessing and keeping you, Bob. Be of good heart.

What he said. Prayers sent.

 

[sonora]

Bob, my family and I have been praying for you. We will continue to keep you in our hearts. You have a large group of some fine people on your side. God bless. Sonora

 

[straightshooter1]

At about 11 AM, today, I found out that I DID NOT HAVE cancer of the kidney. I was pretty excited. I did not dance and jump around and the feeding tube site, which is infected, is still pretty sore.

I have my 1st radiation treatment for the neck cancer tomorrow.

EDITED TO ADD: I then go to the hospital (across the parking lot), get admitted, and spend 24 hours there getting my first of three Chemo ingestions.

I want to thank all of you who offered prayers and kind words on my behalf. I believe that prayer works.

I would appreciate it if you would continue to pray for me and my wife through the summer as you might happen to think of me.

I will update with anything of significance, otherwise, I will post again when the treatments are complete.

Thank you again,

Bob

 

[Doug627]

Good for you. Continue to fight the fight. God Bless and prayers being sent.

 

[M29since14]

Good news!

Good luck, Bob. As my old friend in Arizona used to say, "Steady on!" Keep us posted.

 

[ladder13]

Bob,

Your Forum handle -- straightshooter -- is well chosen.

Thanks for sharing the details of your situation with us at a time when you are dealing with an awful lot. It's humbling for us to know that you value this Forum and its members enough to inform and ask us for prayers at a time like this -- to "shoot straight" with us.

Your faith and reliance on God are inspiring, and you already are continuing to carry your testimony in a strong, vital way. I am especially moved by that. You can be sure that continued prayers will be made on your behalf and for the reasons you have asked, and you already know that He has blessed you before, is doing so now, and will continue.

At times like this, "one day at a time" can be a great comfort, especially when we know who is giving us the strength to live each one, and who knows all that we are experiencing. He provides what we need to meet each day's challenges, and reminds us that tomorrow's will be sufficient to themselves and we should not worry ourselves with them, because He will be faithful in His providence.

I admire the choices you are making in response to your diagnosis, as they recognize and honor that our bodies are His temple that we take care of in gratitude to Him. We know the source of cancer and the other evils that attack us, and it is not of Him, for He made us in His own image and with life to be lived with joy and fullness. So as you go through your treatments and experience the care of your medical providers, be assured that these are His blessings, poured out to you in His love and caring for you.

Grace and peace to you, brother, as He holds you and yours in the palm of His hand. Please keep us informed, and thanks again for your trust and openness with us at such a challenging time.

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One of the best posts I've ever seen in my almost 10 years here.

And then he posts this:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/429435-request-prayers-latest-post-65-a.html#post138557930

Vigil has a way with words, a gift from God