I've been thoroughly enjoying doing normal, homemaker & mom stuff today, but i cleaning through a stash of papers I came across something that was PERFECT for me to be reminded of today.  

A number of months ago I did a study on Running the race.  You know, the race mentioned in Hebrews 12:1 & 2.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

As I studied & meditated on those verses I was led to Acts 20:24. And THIS gets EXCITING!!!

This verse says:

However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, my only aim is to finish the race & complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying the good news of God's Grace.  

I don't know about you but WHOO BOY did this speak to my heart! The cancer is happening.  He put that in place to happen at this time back before I was even born.  It's not what matters! My life is worth nothing ... it is what i DO with my life that matters.  Whether I live for six months or another 40 years doesn't matter - it's that I am obedient during the time I have.  I must complete the task that I have been given by the LORD - the task of testifying to God's grace.  

How long I live does not matter, it matters that I live in such a way that God's grace is seen by others.  There is only ONE way to do this & that is through the strength He gives me.  

Phil 4:13  "I can do ALL THINGS (even cancer) through Him who gives me strength."  When I live in that strength, God is glorified.  

To God be the Glory!!!