1) I cannot imagine living without a relationship with God. When I went for the ultrasound it was just me and the ultrasound technician in the room. As I watched her find what was clearly the lump and spend time taking pictures of it, I prayed to God to comfort me and to take away my tears. I knew I wasn't alone in that room, God was right by my side the whole time, holding my hand. While I was looking up at the ceiling praying, I couldn't help but wonder what a person that does not know God would be doing in this situation. Where would their comfort come from? Would they feel alone? What would they be thinking about? Would they be praying?
2) Thankfulness. A scare like that reminds you that you are mortal. It definitely made me thankful for everything God has blessed me with and reminded me to be content wherever I am. I tend to imagine exactly how I would like something to be and if it doesn't go exactly that way then I feel disappointed. I realized that when I plan things out like that I'm not allowing God's plan in my life, and His plans are better than anything I could imagine.
3) "It's not supposed to be like this..." is a dangerous way of thinking. Those words kept popping into my head this past week..."I'm 24, I should not be getting a biopsy." But then I would think, "Why?". Why do I think I am entitled to having no problems in this world? We have no guarantees on this earth. God does not promise that we will get married, have kids, be wealthy, and live until we are 95...but He does promise that we can live with Him for eternity if we accept Him. This experience has taught me to trust God no matter what situation I am faced with because He is in control and because He loves me. I found comfort in James 1:2 "Consider it true joy my brothers when you face trials of many kinds because the testing of your faith develops perseverance."
4) I need to share my burdens. I told my family about what was going on...well actually I told my mother and she told my family, but I didn't really share what was going on with anyone else. While I wanted people to pray for me, I did not want their sympathy or reactions, and I felt like the more people I told the bigger deal it was and the bigger deal it was the more worried I became. The great thing about the Christian community is that you can share your burdens with others and you know they will pray for you. So I apologize to those that I did not share this with. I'm sorry I did not let you share in my burden but I hope now that you can share in my joy!
I came across this verse last week and it has really helped me to get through this time:
"You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock."
Isaiah 26:3-4
This is long, but I really wanted share what God has taught me through this.
God is good!
Hannah Estelle
I love this post. I love your perceptive on the situation.
ReplyDeleteGod is Good.
All of the time.