As I reflect back upon the journey so far with Leukemia, I think on those people and things that have sustained me through some very difficult, painful, and dark times. My dear wife Marcia has been a gift from God. It is difficult being a care giver to someone with a life threatening condition. But she has been my true love. While I wouldn’t have chosen this path, I am certainly so very thankful I have her to share it with me.
My family and those true friends that have stuck this out with me and encouraged me in so many ways have been so very helpful in making sure I knew I was not alone in this battle.
As I have written many times before, our great God who gives us faith, has always been faithful to meet me in my times of trouble. His promises have been proven true, his grace IS sufficient for all my needs, his strength is made perfect in my weakness.
In addition to hundreds of scripture verses, certain songs have also ministered to my soul during this time, this one by Graham Kendrick as much as any. May you be blessed reflecting on its words from Philippians 3. And as you do so, I hope you will take time to consider what and who sustains you through life… And who do you help sustain?
Knowing You Jesus
by Graham Kendrick
All I once held dear, built my life upon
All this world reveres, and wars to own
All I once thought gain I have counted loss
Spent and worthless now, compared to this
Knowing you, Jesus
Knowing you, there is no greater thing
You’re my all, you’re the best
You’re my joy, my righteousness
And I love you, Lord
Now my heart’s desire is to know you more
To be found in you and known as yours
To possess by faith what I could not earn
All-surpassing gift of righteousness
Oh, to know the power of your risen life
And to know You in Your sufferings
To become like you in your death, my Lord
So with you to live and never die
Graham Kendrick
