Aug 10, 2017
I Love My Shepherd 19 – Written in Iron Ink: Cancer in Ministry
Special Guests - Rev. John and Sharla Fitz
When Wait is a Four Letter Word
http://www.sharlafritz.com/2014/10/when-wait-is-a-four-letter-word-2/
God Loves the Word Wait
http://www.sharlafritz.com/2017/06/god-loves-word-wait/
Waiting for Diagnosis, waiting for treatment decisions, waiting for changes
The Cancer Wake up Call:
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the experiences of those around us
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the shock of cancer at your front door
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when many more years together may not be true
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life can change in a moment
Cancer and marriage:
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making sure your wife is well kissed each day
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all the things you take for granted and that drive you crazy
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attending to the tender mercies of each day
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remaining steadfast, even when that looks like stubborn
Things to do in the waiting:
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remember what God has done
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the difference of the posture of praise
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the positive what-if
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growing through it
Encouragement for other people:
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the understanding of experience with others who have been there
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the witness of imperfect health, particularly in ministry
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grace is louder in the weakness
How to respond to people to cancer:
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ministry of presence
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Phil's Friends - care packages for cancer https://philsfriends.org/
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send a card
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weekly checking in with the person battling cancer and the family
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offering a measure of flexibility
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someone to help go through drs visits and details
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financial help for out of pocket expenses
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prayers!
Encouraging Scripture:
John 11:25-26
Romans 8:28
1 Kings 17:7-23
John 16:33
John 14:27
John 11:1-44
He redeems everything.
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