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Your Question:
Can I really start over after being diagnosed with cancer?
Answer:
I understand the fear and uncertainty that comes with a cancer diagnosis. It's a weighty burden to bear, and it's natural to wonder if there's any hope for recovery. As someone who has walked through a similar experience with my wife Susan, I can attest that it's not always easy to know what to do or how to pray. But here's the thing: even though we pray and have faith, the outcome and timing are ultimately God's decisions. As it says in Ecclesiastes 3:3, "a time to heal." It's not about beating ourselves up for not getting the outcome we want; it's about trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness. Sometimes, God uses our physical ailments to get our attention, to speak to us in a way that we can't ignore. So, even if the diagnosis is severe, we can still pray for healing, but we must also acknowledge that God's decision is the bottom line. My experience with Susan's cancer diagnosis taught me that even in the midst of uncertainty, we can take initiative to overcome. We can pray, seek medical help, and trust in God's goodness. As it says in Matthew 12:13, "Stretch out your hand." We must take the first step, and God will meet us there. So, yes, you can start over after a cancer diagnosis. It won't be easy, but with faith, hope, and trust in God's goodness, you can face the unknown and find a way forward.
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