Invisible

I can’t speak for other cancer warriors but I think the enemy often tries to make us feel invisible. This war is a series of battles stretched over a long time. In my case, according to medical experts, it’s a battle for the rest of my life. Of course I know the God that heals me so I stand with Him.

The enemy I speak of isn’t cancer, that is just a physical disease. The enemy is satan. As with all of us in any battle we face he tries to get our focus on ourselves and our symptoms or circumstances and this often leaves you feeling as if you are invisible and alone. However my God is faithful and I am never alone. I am abundantly blessed with dear friends and family (both physical and church family) who war on my behalf, send encouragement and love my way and just remind me that I am not alone.

Tonight was one of those such reminders. I have some dear friends who I met when I bought my house. When I became sick they stepped up to serve and bless me in so many ways. I know they do it out of love for the Lord and for me and there are simply not enough words to say thank you. Tonight my friend came over to drag my trash can back up from the road to my back deck. She tapped on my door and opened it slightly to let me know that her son had a basketball game that was happening to raise cancer awareness and he chose to wear my name on his jersey. Yep, I cried. It meant so much, not just for me but for every person fighting on this battlefield, moments like this are God’s reminders that though we may be sidelined from much of our previous lives we are not invisible. God has plans for us each and every day even when we feel we are accomplishing nothing. It’s about resting in His presence. He sees us in our weakness and He sends exactly what we need. We are never invisible to Him, He knows His children and nothing can snatch us from His hand!