Written in Iron Ink: Cancer

I Love My Shepherd 19 – Written in Iron Ink: Cancer in Ministry

Special Guests - Rev. John and Sharla Fitz

 

When Wait is a Four Letter Word

http://www.sharlafritz.com/2014/10/when-wait-is-a-four-letter-word-2/

 

God Loves the Word Wait

http://www.sharlafritz.com/2017/06/god-loves-word-wait/

 

Waiting for Diagnosis, waiting for treatment decisions, waiting for changes

 

The Cancer Wake up Call:

the experiences of those around us

the shock of cancer at your front door

when many more years together may not be true

life can change in a moment

 

Cancer and marriage:

making sure your wife is well kissed each day

all the things you take for granted and that drive you crazy

attending to the tender mercies of each day

remaining steadfast, even when that looks like stubborn

 

Things to do in the waiting:

remember what God has done

the difference of the posture of praise

the positive what-if

growing through it

 

Encouragement for other people:

the understanding of experience with others who have been there

the witness of imperfect health, particularly in ministry

grace is louder in the weakness

 

How to respond to people to cancer:

ministry of presence

Phil's Friends - care packages for cancer https://philsfriends.org/

send a card

weekly checking in with the person battling cancer and the family

offering a measure of flexibility

someone to help go through drs visits and details

financial help for out of pocket expenses

prayers!

 

Encouraging Scripture:

John 11:25-26

Romans 8:28

1 Kings 17:7-23

John 16:33

John 14:27

John 11:1-44

 

He redeems everything.

 

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