God’s in Charge; overcoming terror, anxiety, and stress

Seven years ago today, while I was 8 months pregnant with this little boy, I was faced with my own mortality. Choroidal Melanoma, cancer, was my official diagnosis. One thing I have noticed about this whole corona virus ordeal is how many people are terrified with the knowledge that they might die. I get that. I’ve had first hand experience living with that knowledge. But most people are facing this reality for the first time. One major thing I learned during my cancer treatment, and the years following, is that you can’t let the fear of what might happen control you. I could spend all my days worrying about every small symptom, or every twinge I might feel. I can go to WebMD, and read about all the new treatments that are coming out to treat my kind of cancer, but I can’t add one day to my life. God has our days numbers. Worrying about it will not change anything, except keeping us in a constant state of stress and anxiety. Enter into the water of trusting God. It can be a bit scary at times. You have to acknowledge that you aren’t in charge of your own life, and that God’s ways might not be what you would choose. When you cast all your cares upon Him though, He will carry your burden. He will give you peace. We are all mortal. None of us is guaranteed tomorrow. Whether we die from cancer, corona virus, or a car accident, God’s in charge. Let’s rest in that assurance.

Written by Sarah Shaulis, 10-8-2020. Reproduced by permission