When Mary was diagnosed with breast cancer just weeks after the death
of her husband, she "would have lain down and died" -- if it hadn't been
for her toddler. Past the treatment phase now, she is happy, remarried
and far along the path to healing.
When Agi learned she was Stage 4 and her doctor gave her no hope,
she knew that there was a purpose to her life. Eighteen months later,
she is a self-described "bundle of joy" and the host of "The Inspired
Survivor Show" on Internet radio.
Both of these survivors had "compelling reasons" for healing from
cancer.
I first learned about "compelling reasons" from a self-defense book for
moms. The book explained how to fend off criminals who prey on
mothers with babies and young children.
The real-life scenarios in the book scared my socks off. At the same
time, I learned that parents facing a life-threatening situation have a
huge advantage: The desire to protect their children provides a
"compelling reason" to survive.
In the face of cancer, all of us can look to our "compelling reasons"
for healing as sources of power and purpose.
Our "compelling reasons" might involve relationships with others,
unfinished tasks or a belief that God has something more in store for us
in this life.
Whatever are compelling reasons are, they can powerfully fuel our
quest for healing.
TIP: Take a few moments and identify your "compelling
reasons" for healing. If you wish, create a reminder of your "compelling
reasons" to carry in a pocket or purse.
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