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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