Tina and I visited a man named Juan in the hospital. He was there because of a tumor affecting his lung. Juan used to attend our church in the past, but he showed little interest in taking serious thought about his life. That is until recently.
When he found out he had lung cancer and the prognosis was bad, his attitude changed. Juan listened intently to my story of cancer and recovery. He decided it was time to get serious and prayed with me.
Sunday, he was in pain, but he came to church anyway. Later he invited us to hold an afternoon service in his home. He is having a lot of emotional ups and downs, but is finding comfort and encouragement in our church and in fellowship with our people.
I have been accused in the past of having an exaggerated sense of humor myself. I still have it. But my encounter with cancer has provided what some people call "gravitas" or a serious side. It has served as a bridge to share and sympathise in the sufferings of others.
Please pray for Juan and myself. I think we can each help each other, as God helps us both.
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This is the way it works. You are both blessed. The Lord has ways of putting us with others. We hold one another up in the faith. God is so faithful!
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