To Life

I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life. Psalm 119:93 NIV

I didn't read my daily verse until after my doctors appointment this morning. If I had read it before I may have saved myself additional worry, but we puny humans are just so good at outright ignoring the signs God sends us. Now that I'm all clear I can tell you I had a little health scare. After going through cancer twice, you tend to be hyper sensitive to changes in your health and body. I thought I felt a lump under my arm. I went to my primary care who referred me to my plastic surgeon  (who did my reconstruction) who then after talking with me about what I've felt thought I should talk to an oncologist about getting a PET scan. Enter me officially freaking out. So I ventured to my original surgeon today to see about next steps.

For the past week I have entertained every scenario in my head. Any type of cancer is bad news but if it was in my bones it was very bad news. I could not fathom what life would be like, what effect it would have on my family. I was distraught to say the least. But everywhere I turned God was letting me know not to worry. Did I listen? Yeah....nah, at least not very well. Did I pray? Yes I did.

Enter today and the verse. God's laws have preserved my life. Walking in his ways, abiding by his word, he has kept me safe. For what reason I don't know. It may be to simply let others know what he's done for me and to help give hope to others.

All I know is I have the all clear from the doctor. I keep up with my health. It's important to do so. It's  also important to listen to what God is saying. I spent so much time worrying with no result. I am a survivor and to thrive I must keep vigilant, keep healthy for life.

And to thrive in spirit I must pray and study God's word for life. So here's to life.