September 6, 2015 - He Knows

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:15-16 NIV

Cancer and chemo and eye issues have changed me - for the better. It has not been easy physically, but I rely a lot less on myself these days, and rely much more on God! He has used this season to show me that, even on hard days, He can be relied upon to provide whatever is needed - a friend to say the right words, a verse or song to speak comfort to my heart. 

There have been so many times in the last year when I have felt like I need to get past all this cancer/chemo/eye stuff so I can focus on the things I am "supposed to be" doing. More and more, I am coming to understand that this IS what I am supposed to be doing - walking this path with faith in Him. And I never thought I would post some of these pictures - like when I was losing my hair or feeling sad! But the truth is, life can be hard but God can make beauty from ashes. smile emoticon

A precious friend sent me these lyrics today, and they are true for every one of us!!

"Every hurt and every sting
He has walked the suffering
He knows
He knows
Let your burdens come undone
Lift your eyes up to the one
Who knows" - Jeremy Camp