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Isaiah 40:31

My mom, beautiful inside and out.
Love you, Mama!
Isaiah 40:31  But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

This verse is on the bracelets a gal from our church had made for my mom when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  I turned to Isaiah 40, not even realizing what I was about to read, and this is the final verse, of course.  Boy, did it stand out.  We have been on this journey for a year and a half.  Mom is currently off chemo trying to get her blood healthy enough for the next possible steps.  She is having a scan soon and I am hopeful.  I know that no matter the results of the scan, we have someone bigger in our life than any circumstance.  This verse rings true.  We have hope in the Lord, and our strength will be renewed whatever the outcome of the scan.  I am praying for a miracle because, at this point, if Mom's scan does not show cancer, it would only be an act of the Great Healer.  I know there are others of you out there fighting your own battles.  May your strength be renewed as you put your hope in the Lord on this Palm Sunday.  The Cross is near and so is the Resurrection!  All praise be to Him who sits on the throne of Heaven's mercy seat!

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