Prayer for Cancer

The Breast of Friends

The Breast of Friends The shower is the best place to check for lumps. Once a month I take my two fingers and go round my breasts in a circular motion, just like I was taught. I do my self-exam twelve...

Also labeled: Susan Diamond, Prayer Blog, Prayer for Friendship, Breast Cancer, Prayer for Healing, Chief of Pray Blog

The Diagnosis

The Diagnosis She called today.There was something in her voice I never heard before.She had been to the doctor."A biopsy is needed, just to be sure," they said.I offered to drive; she can't be alone.I'll hold her hand and chatter away.A mind occupied cannot think.When her name is called, I'll hug her.She...

Also labeled: Healing Prayer, Prayer for Healing, Prayer, Prayer for Advice, Prayer for Anger, Prayer for Pain, Prayer for Depression, Cancer Diagnosis, Heidi Haller

Remission

Remission The treatments are done.The doctors tell methat the cancer is in remission.Remission.Not gone.Not forgotten.Help me let go of the fearthat is waiting to pounce.Instead, help me feelthe sun on my face.

Also labeled: Healing Prayer, Prayer for Healing, Prayer, Sue Bradford Edwards, Prayer for Depression

Wholeness

Wholeness Thank You for this day of exhaling,of unprecedented blessingand finally relief.This is the day the wound started healing.The moment the rift began to mend.The storm has passed and we still have each other.

Also labeled: Prayer for Healing, Live in the Present, Ruth Williams, Cancer Diagnosis, Prayer for Depression, Prayer of Appreciation, Healing Prayer, Multiple Sclerosis

I Am More

I Am More My own body has turned against me.Cancer.It is more than a word.It is a weight pressing me down.Help me breathe.Help me hear what the doctors are saying.Help me be more than this one word,this diagnosis and this set of symptoms.I am so much moreas I draw on Your strength,created in Your image.  

Also labeled: Prayer, Healing Prayer, Prayer for Healing, Sue Bradford Edwards, Cancer Diagnosis

I Am Certain

I Am Certain Sitting in the doctor's office, twisting tissue,hoping now the news is good.Searching for my source of comfortthat only You can provide.Calling out, I sense Your closeness. You, who never leave my side,please let me feel brave, optimistic,and reassured that You have heard my prayer.The...

Also labeled: Healing Prayer, Prayer, Cancer Diagnosis, Prayer for Good Health, Trust, Waiting Room

Restoration

Restoration My body seems to have turned on me.My head is fluid.My stomach has flipped upside downand I've got a wretched caseof the shivering sweats.I am losing time to my sickness.My body is an enemy.Stay here with me, won't You? Lay a cool hand on my foreheadand soothe my...

Also labeled: Healing Prayer, Prayer for Healing, Prayer, Prayer for Pain, Prayer for Depression, Prayer for Good Health, Abigail Wurdeman, Sick

One of Us

One of Us It's been years since we prayed together, years we could have grown apart but somehow didn't. I see Your hand in this. The same hand that formed us, loud and raucous,

Also labeled: Lori Strawn, Healing Prayer, Prayer for Healing, Prayer, Prayer for Pain, Prayer for Friendship, Faith