Eleven years ago when my mother-in-law had breast cancer surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, she declared after all the treatments were complete, ‘Now I know that God is able.’ 

She turned each fear and worry over to God and discovered his strength to be sufficient for her.

When her cancer returned, she told us, ‘Yes, I know God is faithful.’ 

Our family marvelled at how God’s Spirit moved within her to bring her healing again. She has lived a long life of faith, but her witness to God’s faithfulness intensified as she shared it with doctors, nurses and families of other oncology patients. 

Now my mother-in-law is undergoing treatments for her third round of breast cancer. Her serious situation breaks my heart.

Yet, in spite of the suffering and pain—and all the emotions that go with these difficulties—our family has witnessed first-hand God’s power and faithfulness. 

With renewed hope I find myself asking, ‘What will we discover about God this third time around?’ Simply asking that question brings comfort. Indeed God is with us.

 

Prayer: We thank you, dear God, because you make yourself known to us in joy and sorrow. Give us courage to trust in your presence with us during all circumstances. Amen