Safety

Psalm 91:9-6

I write this post with the thought that a new friend is preparing for an exploratory surgery for what is believed to be the return of cancerous cells. Before the weekend it was obvious she was keeping a lot of her anxieties bottled up and, knowing her for as little time as I have, I understood this to mean only that she doesn't want to burden anyone with what she is going through.

One of the things she has been wanting to do for the few months I've known her is get back to church. Every time I talked about whatever the newest thing I learned in my classes were or what we talked about in church she always stated that she really missed the fellowship and relationships her church offered. She finally went back last week Sunday, not sure about yesterday.

I see in her an awareness of how strength can be found in God and in others. This strength is so much more needed when we feel like the strength we have within ourselves is somewhat diminished because of our fears or lack of understanding of the unknown. I also see in her the acceptance that we find the courage we need by being with God through others.

If you read this I ask that you pray for my friend, not so much for safety or healing, but for helping us remember that God is our refuge and that God is always with us.