On May 14th, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. My mother has kneeled in prayer every day since my diagnosis and begged Jesus to let her trade places with me. Being a mother myself, I understand her heartbreak and her prayer. This week my mother was diagnosed with colon cancer. What? I don't know why I'm surprised; God answers prayer. I saw her yesterday, and her prognosis is good. After we cried together, I had to have the #faithoverfear talk with her. "Mama, now that we are in this together, we have to fight together."
I also asked her if we could pray a different prayer.
Heavenly Father,
I know you are not a God that makes deals. You are a loving God that loves us and holds us. Heavenly Father, we are praying for 2 miracles, one for me and one for my mama. I pray for your continued protection from our cancers, help us stay strong, and heal us completely. Heavenly Father, please let your goodness and light shine through us; I am asking in Jesus’ name that we continue to be brave and trust you completely as we fight this disease together. This mother and daughter, along with our husbands and children, and friends, are asking for complete healing from cancer.
In your holy name, Amen.
