The title of this blog comes from song lyrics that I heard many years ago by Switchfoot. And ever since the first time I heard it, these words have never left me. It makes so much sense. Although you might be standing in a shadow, that is direct evidence that the sun is still shining. I think that this is a great metaphor for my life right now. I am walking through some dark times. But I want these times to be evidence of the sun, and the bright glory of the Lord. And so while this blog will be chronicling some sad times in my life, I pray that it is also a testament to God, and a reminder of the good times in the midst of the shadows.

"I have said these things that in Me you may have peace. In this world, you will have troubles. But take heart, I have overcome the world!" John 16:33

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Don't Waste Your Cancer

Today has been a hard day for me. It is the last day of my second chemo cycle, so I feel like I should be overjoyed, but instead I have felt heavy-hearted. I'm not entirely sure why. I just feel sick and sad. But I am excited to be off the chemo for two weeks. And excited that my family is coming to Furman this weekend for Homecoming. There are great things to look forward to, but today has simply been tough.

I read this article today and loved it. I read it a couple months ago too, but it really resonated with me today. It is by John Piper, a famous pastor and Christian writer, who wrote this the day before he had major surgery for his prostate cancer. It is an incredibly powerful article, and I think that in some ways, it can apply to any sufferings, not just cancer.
http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/resources/dont-waste-your-cancer

I also have been continuously reading this blog, which got its title from the John Piper article. It is the blog of a girl named Libby, who was diagnosed with cancer in August. She is twenty-six, and married with one little baby girl. Today she is getting a PET scan to show how her cancer has developed, and I am praying that she receives great news, and that the Lord has completely healed her of the burden of cancer. If you want to check out her blog, here is the link:
http://libbyryder.blogspot.com/

"Indeed in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves, but on God, who raises the dead." -2 Corinthians 1:9
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2 comments:

  1. RedOctober 22, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Today my heart feels heavy for those I'm reading and hearing about that are struggling with cancer. Yes, in this world, we do have struggles. I know this. And we do serve a mighty God. Sometimes, though, and today is one of those times, that it just seems so hard to push through it.
    It's times like these I/we need to turn our face toward Him and remind ourselves that He is greater. To look full in His wonderful face and the things of this earth will grow strangely dim. Only by His grace.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 5, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    I love Libby's blog and it actually led me over here to yours. Thanks for being such a wonderful inspiration. You are beautiful inside and out and I'm praying for you!

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