DANCE D-Don't A-Allow N-Negative C-Circumstances to E-Erase your JOY!
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Monday's Inspiration and Meditation
Listen to: Everybody Dance--James Roberson (YouTube)
Meditate on: Psalms 30: 10 - 11 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me; LORD, be thou my helper. Thou has turned for me my mourning into dancing; thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness.
On this Sunday a year ago, I was preparing for my second chemotherapy treatment. The first infusion on the previous Monday, went without any complications. Before beginning chemo, I opted not to have a port inserted, but to have the treatments through my veins. The oncologist agreed to do it intravenously using my veins alone as long as the veins held up.
He prescribed an aggressive treatment plan to treat the Triple Negative Breast Cancer that had invaded my body. So,every other Monday, I spent 3-5 hours at the chemo infusion lab. I am grateful for Cherri, my Chemo Buddy, that met me there for every treatment. She definitely stood with me and had me covered. Unfortunately, some people got sick during treatment and that definitely was a little scary for me. But glory to God, I never got sick at the infusion clinic. Sometimes I felt terrible during infusions, I would have pains in my head, nose and with one type of treatment there was pain in my pelvic area. Thankfully, it was never to the point of passing out or being overly nauseous.
I received nausea medicine at the first treatment and was instructed to take the meds beginning on Chemo Monday evening and throughout most of the week. Although I took the medicine as prescribed, I still felt very ill on Thursday. I had a nausea and a severe headache every Thursday,which was the third day, following treatment. And although I was taking the nausea meds, I would eventually throw-up (sorry for being so graphic) and my headache would finally subside.
I remember, Sunday evening and time to prepare for treatment #2. This was hard for me to wrap my head around, I, Deborah Tulay, had dangerous chemicals in my bloodstream going throughout my body. I had breast cancer and this regiment was being used to assist in manifestation of my healing. My Jesus! This was really a reality check for me. For the next 14 weeks, I would be facing chemo every other week. Possibly experiencing adverse side effects..... It definitely was not what I wanted to do the next 14 weeks.
Hot tears were streaming down my face, as I felt a moment of helplessness, and despair. Then I remembered, I could run to safety.. I could run to God and find protection... The bible says that we can boldly come to the throne of grace. That let me know that in spite of my condition, despite the circumstances, and despite what is going on in my life, I can boldly come to my father. Hallelujah!
When we come to Him, we can find mercy. If we have committed any sin, we can ask God for forgiveness and receive His mercy. He does not repay us for the deeds that we have done. But, He holds back the payment we deserved for our sins and extends His mercy. And there at His throne, we can find help for our time of need. In His presence is the fullness of joy and at His right hand pleasures forevermore.
When I began to pray a prayer of faith, I began to feel strengthened and encouraged. God turned my mourning into dancing! He took away the anguish of being clothed in sadness and replaced it with gladness. Sickness, sorrows, and disappointments are real, but God will do an divine intervention and turn your frown upside down! It is definitely a faith walk, and it requires a consistent return to His full fountain to draw and be filled as often as necessary.
You may not be able to stand and dance involving every member of your body. But dancing requires an attitude adjustment. Instead of an attitude of sadness, tears, and hopelessness, it is an attitude of joy, peace, and hope that spreads throughout your members.
You may start with something as simple as patting your feet, snapping your fingers, or just bobbing your head. But move something.... Show the enemy...My attitude has changed... No more mourning... I encourage you to ...wait...believe...and hold on to the promises of God and to make a withdrawal from the full fountain. (Jesus is the Full Fountain) Psalms 30:11. He will turn your feelings of sadness, anxiety, and fear into feelings of joy and peace in the Holy Ghost. He'll turn your MOURNING into DANCING! Don't allow negative circumstances to erase your joy! Allow the joy of the LORD to be your strength and DANCE!
I am a PINK Treasure and I am Living Life on PURPOSE!
Love you to LIFE!
Deborah
LET'S CONNECT
Facebook: Deborah Tulay
Like us on Facebook: PINK Treasures Foundation
Twitter: @DeborahTulay
Email: pinktreasures2@gmail.com
Monday's Inspiration and Meditation
Listen to: Everybody Dance--James Roberson (YouTube)
Meditate on: Psalms 30: 10 - 11 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me; LORD, be thou my helper. Thou has turned for me my mourning into dancing; thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness.
On this Sunday a year ago, I was preparing for my second chemotherapy treatment. The first infusion on the previous Monday, went without any complications. Before beginning chemo, I opted not to have a port inserted, but to have the treatments through my veins. The oncologist agreed to do it intravenously using my veins alone as long as the veins held up.
He prescribed an aggressive treatment plan to treat the Triple Negative Breast Cancer that had invaded my body. So,every other Monday, I spent 3-5 hours at the chemo infusion lab. I am grateful for Cherri, my Chemo Buddy, that met me there for every treatment. She definitely stood with me and had me covered. Unfortunately, some people got sick during treatment and that definitely was a little scary for me. But glory to God, I never got sick at the infusion clinic. Sometimes I felt terrible during infusions, I would have pains in my head, nose and with one type of treatment there was pain in my pelvic area. Thankfully, it was never to the point of passing out or being overly nauseous.
I received nausea medicine at the first treatment and was instructed to take the meds beginning on Chemo Monday evening and throughout most of the week. Although I took the medicine as prescribed, I still felt very ill on Thursday. I had a nausea and a severe headache every Thursday,which was the third day, following treatment. And although I was taking the nausea meds, I would eventually throw-up (sorry for being so graphic) and my headache would finally subside.
I remember, Sunday evening and time to prepare for treatment #2. This was hard for me to wrap my head around, I, Deborah Tulay, had dangerous chemicals in my bloodstream going throughout my body. I had breast cancer and this regiment was being used to assist in manifestation of my healing. My Jesus! This was really a reality check for me. For the next 14 weeks, I would be facing chemo every other week. Possibly experiencing adverse side effects..... It definitely was not what I wanted to do the next 14 weeks.
Hot tears were streaming down my face, as I felt a moment of helplessness, and despair. Then I remembered, I could run to safety.. I could run to God and find protection... The bible says that we can boldly come to the throne of grace. That let me know that in spite of my condition, despite the circumstances, and despite what is going on in my life, I can boldly come to my father. Hallelujah!
When we come to Him, we can find mercy. If we have committed any sin, we can ask God for forgiveness and receive His mercy. He does not repay us for the deeds that we have done. But, He holds back the payment we deserved for our sins and extends His mercy. And there at His throne, we can find help for our time of need. In His presence is the fullness of joy and at His right hand pleasures forevermore.
When I began to pray a prayer of faith, I began to feel strengthened and encouraged. God turned my mourning into dancing! He took away the anguish of being clothed in sadness and replaced it with gladness. Sickness, sorrows, and disappointments are real, but God will do an divine intervention and turn your frown upside down! It is definitely a faith walk, and it requires a consistent return to His full fountain to draw and be filled as often as necessary.
You may not be able to stand and dance involving every member of your body. But dancing requires an attitude adjustment. Instead of an attitude of sadness, tears, and hopelessness, it is an attitude of joy, peace, and hope that spreads throughout your members.
You may start with something as simple as patting your feet, snapping your fingers, or just bobbing your head. But move something.... Show the enemy...My attitude has changed... No more mourning... I encourage you to ...wait...believe...and hold on to the promises of God and to make a withdrawal from the full fountain. (Jesus is the Full Fountain) Psalms 30:11. He will turn your feelings of sadness, anxiety, and fear into feelings of joy and peace in the Holy Ghost. He'll turn your MOURNING into DANCING! Don't allow negative circumstances to erase your joy! Allow the joy of the LORD to be your strength and DANCE!
I am a PINK Treasure and I am Living Life on PURPOSE!
Love you to LIFE!
Deborah
LET'S CONNECT
Facebook: Deborah Tulay
Like us on Facebook: PINK Treasures Foundation
Twitter: @DeborahTulay
Email: pinktreasures2@gmail.com
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