He Is With You - One Minute Prayers for Women with Cancer

“Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10, NIV)

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6, NIV)

“The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” (Zephaniah 3:17, ESV)

Unfortunately, fear isn’t something we can simply decide to ignore or shed absentmindedly like a sweater on a warm summer’s day. It follows us around unbidden.

On the verge of finally entering the Promised Land, the Israelites were paralyzed by the size of the enemies they faced. God told them to be strong and courageous, and he says the same to you as you face cancer. You too can be strong and courageous. You too can rise above fear and terror. Why? Because just as God was with the Israelites, he is with you, and he will never leave.

Lord God, I’m scared. Really scared. I can’t shake the fear overwhelming me, confronting me at every appointment, scan, treatment, and conversation. It keeps me awake and overtakes me. Lord, thank you for being with me. Thank you for never leaving me, ever. Because of your presence, I don’t need to be afraid. Today, Lord, whatever cancer enemy I face, remind me of your continued presence. Give me your courage and strength to face it head-on, with you.