I've been reading the Biblical story of Joseph (Gen. 37-48). At age 17 he probably thought he knew where his life was going: marriage, kids, a career in the family business, eventual promotion to the top job.
Then his life took a big detour. Sold as a slave, then condemned to prison. Despite his innocence, it would be twenty years before he saw his family again. But the Lord was with him [37:2, 21] and raised him to the 2nd highest position in the land, and used him to save the lives of his family and all their dependents when the 7-year famine struck.
Joseph's experience encouraged me. I, too, hit a big bump in the road a year ago. I hope and trust that it will turn out to only be a detour. No matter what, though, I know the Lord is with me, and will use the situation for good.
For the many friends who support me in my battle with cancer.
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When I first learned that I had cancer, it didn't seem too serious. The tumour was just beneath the skin, so the surgeon took it out and I started taking treatments to prevent a relapse. However, in January 2009, I found out out that the treatments weren't working and I have new tumours. There is no medical cure, only therapies that may slow the disease down. These work in about 30% of the cases. If they don't work, I can expect to die in 1 to 2 years.
My life, therefore, is in God's hands.
My life, therefore, is in God's hands.
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