Peace Through Uncertain Times

Every year I have a test done to determine if there is any evidence of cancer or evidence of something that could develop into cancer. A few months ago I had this test done. When the results came back, the doctor told me that he wanted me to have the test done again in six months since the test results showed something abnormal. At this time, I didn't know what the results of the test were; I just knew that the doctor wanted me to have the test done again. I also knew that the test is usually done only once a year unless something abnormal shows up in the results. I was not worried or upset when I was told to come back in six months instead of a year. I knew my God had it all in control. He knows all about me, and He knew what was happening to me. I know that He is always with me and that He would take care of me.

Six months later when I came back to have the test done again, the nurse asked me if the doctor had mentioned surgery to me. I told her that he hadn't. Before the test was done the second time, I asked the doctor what the results were from the first test. He read the results to me from the chart that stated "atypical squamous cell" which is a form of cancer or can develop into cancer if it is not taken care of in the early stages. After the second test was finished, I told the doctor that I had been praying. He said that he believed in prayer too and lots of it. As I waited for the results of the second test, I gave the situation to God. I was not afraid of what the result of the test could be. I knew my God had everything in control and that He would work everything out for my good.

My daddy died of cancer many years ago. A little over two years ago I had a tumor removed, and the biopsy of that tumor showed that the tumor was benign. I told Lynne, who is my Sunday school teacher, that "I was ready for whatever" whether God would work it so that the results of this recent test would come back ok or whether I had to go into the hospital for surgery. I was actually excited. I couldn't wait for the results of the test to come back so that I could see how God was going to work everything out. When the results came back, the nurse called and told me that "everything came back ok".

I give God all the praise; not just for the good report of the test results but for the peace I had while I was waiting for the results to come back. I know that God is all-powerful and is always watching over me. He is in control of every situation and knows my needs and desires. He knows what is happening to me and where I am every minute of every day. He promised me that he would never leave me nor forsaken me. He has not forgotten me. Through this time that I was waiting for the results of the test, there was a peace in my heart that only God can give and an assurance that He is in control and that He was going to take care of me. I give God all the praise for the peace He gives to carry me through uncertain times.

Glenda Marsh