This Christmas didn’t turn out quite the way I’d hoped it would. I thought 2014 would be the last time I had to wait for a biopsy diagnosis over the holidays.
That Christmas, I had stabbing pains when I talked and had been losing my voice. I’ll never forget the relief I felt when I got the call on Christmas Day that I didn’t have thyroid cancer.
This year, I was fighting symptoms that reminded me of the time I had Salmonella. But the tests for C. diff, food poisoning and parasites all came back negative.
My symptoms persisted and I couldn’t keep food down. At times I felt like I would collapse from weakness. The loud gurgling sounds in my stomach kept me up at night.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. ~ Isaiah 40:29
Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint, heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony ~ Psalm 6:2
My symptoms felt like loud screams from my body telling me that something was majorly wrong and I just wanted to know what it was. My colonoscopy appointment was only a week after Christmas but it felt like too long to wait for answers.
Every time I convinced myself I was getting better, my symptoms made me question if I should go to the ER.
Google made all my symptoms point straight to colon cancer. Or Ulcerative Colitis. But none of the possibilities seemed very hopeful to me.
My mind was spiraling down with thoughts like scenes in a movie as I watched myself starve to death, live with an ostomy bag and make an appointment with my hairdresser to shave my head.
Cast all you anxiety on Him because He cares for you. ~ I Peter 5:7 NIV
It didn’t help that I had no way of communicating with the GI specialist as I waited for the results of the colonoscopy and biopsy. After the procedure, I was so happy to hear that I didn’t have any polyps and that it was probably not cancer! They did find an ulcer, which they are testing for Chron’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and cancer.
And so now I wait for the results. But I can honestly say I feel God’s peace now.
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! ~ Isaiah 26:3
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. ~Psalm 94:19
I’m not an expert. I don’t really have all the answers on the best way to wait for a test/diagnosis. But I could probably classify myself as an expert at thinking about the worst outcome for myself in any given situation.
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. ~Matthew 6:34
But I feel much better after the procedure and know I will hopefully have answers soon.
If you are waiting for a diagnosis or a test, I feel for you. I hope to share some things I learned that will help comfort you as you wait for that test or diagnosis.
Tell God How you Feel
I tried hard not to think about the what-ifs and felt guilty for not being the model of a super-Christian who takes every thought captive and has an aura of faith exuding from every expression on my face.
But then a kind friend reminded me not to beat myself up for my feelings and just cry and let it out to God, instead of letting the enemy make me feel like I’m not a strong enough believer for being worried about my symptoms.
It’s scary when something is wrong with our health, and we don’t know what it is. And it’s normal to feel scared in these kinds of situations. So stop beating yourself up and tell God all your worries and fears. Ask Him to help you with your thoughts when they go to those dark places. Take them captive by recognizing each one—“Lord, help me to stop worrying that “name the exact thought” will happen and instead help my thoughts to be filled with your peace that surpasses all understanding.”
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. ~ 2 Corinthians 10:5
Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!~Psalm 116:2 New Living Translation
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. ~John 14:1
Don’t Jump to the Worst Conclusion
Google can help us be informed about our symptoms and find steps to get better. It helped me learn how to eat better in order to calm my digestive system. But if you already suffer from anxiety, you will probably read the worst-case scenarios about your symptoms and doom yourself to a slow and painful death.
Instead, remind yourself that the worst-case scenario is probably unlikely. With the advancements in technology and medicine, there are many conditions that are treatable with lifestyle modifications and medicine.
Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.”~Isaiah 35:4
The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.~ Romans 8:6 NIV
Talk to a Friend Who Can Give you Perspective and Wisdom
I’m so thankful for my best friend. She stayed in contact with me daily to see how I was doing. She talked me down when I was overwhelmed with panic and anxiety and wanted to rush prematurely to the ER. She was genuinely concerned and helped me communicate my questions to my primary doctor. I found great comfort in knowing I could text her at any time and she was always there for me.
Be Your Own Advocate
You know your own body. Don’t be afraid to email your doctor and ask questions. I requested blood tests and an X-ray that helped ease my mind as I waited for my appointment over the holidays.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 4:6-7
Remember, God is Your Great Physician
I’m a planner and a researcher. I looked up the doctor performing my colonoscopy and found great comfort when I read he was the Chief of the GI Department—especially when I was reminded that my Grandma’s colon was perforated during her colonoscopy. But when I got to the hospital, I heard a rush of nurses changing orders from my doctor to a different doctor.
Turns out, a new doctor from another facility would be doing my procedure. A doctor I knew nothing about. I fought back panic and tried to question my nurse, whose matter-of-fact attitude made me feel like an annoyance.
But I knew I needed this procedure and had been painstakingly waiting over the holidays for it. So I signed the consent form, and as I did, I told God that He was in control. He was my physician.
And God took care of me.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. ~Isaiah 41:10
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. ~Psalm 46:1
Get Some Fresh Air and Look For the Sparrows
Maybe you can’t even take a walk. But maybe you could sit outside or look out a window from your home. It’s amazing what some fresh air and some praise music does for the soul. Fill your mind verses to combat fear.
And if you see or hear a sparrow, remember that you too, are in God’s constant care. No matter what the results. He will never stop taking care of you
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside of your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid, you are worth more than many sparrows. ~ Matthew10: 29-31
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? ~Matthew 6:25-27
*A doctor called me a few days ago, and I was so thankful to hear that although I have a peptic ulcer and colitis (probably from an ongoing medication I was on) it is not cancer and is nothing as serious as Chron’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis.
Are you struggling with symptoms that are scaring you? Are you waiting for a test/diagnosis? Please share your prayer request below and take some time to write a prayer for someone else. I would love for you to share any tips to help others deal with anxiety as they wait for a diagnosis. Please share in the comments.
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Please pray for peace and trust in the Lord as I go through similar symptoms like yourself with my digestive system. I’ve had tests and all clear but still experiencing severe pain and stomach problems.
Having had no major issues in my life (I’m 27) up until now, Satan is using my mind against me and causing great fear and paranoia. I refuse to sit in the despair of it all so please pray that I look to God every second through this.
Praying for all those in the comments that also need God’s peace for waiting for a diagnosis.
Amen.
I’m experiencing issues again with this myself and probably need to go to the doctor again. I will be praying for you to feel better and get answers.
Wow! I was searching for peace as I have a test tomorrow and wait for the results. I visited my dying brother a mo the ago and then found out that he had contracted MRSA in the hospital. Although I didn’t spend but an hour two days in a row I did kiss him on the forehead
He is not a believer and I needed to see him one last time. I have two auto immune diseases and my doctor has insisted I get a test for MRSA. Will be done tomorrow- I have what looks like hives on my thighs and now sweeping down my legs although I am bad about walking around my property in shorts and flip flops. And in the garden so thought “oh just chiggers” but it has been a week and no relief
I am nervous but God knew the story before I visited my brother and He knows all the details. I have just had so many issues that seem to just keep coming. Your post here has helped and I am asking for forgiveness for being anxious and just trusting him. I can use prayers
Thanks for this honest and helpful post. I am struggling big time tbh. My husband has been battling mysterious debilitating symptoms for over 6 months now. He’s seen many regular Drs but finally found one curious enough to run many tests. He recently got an urgent specialist appt who ran a large no of tests including a PET scan. We get the results on Monday. It’s been so hard seeing my husband suffering. I feel so scared. He has me and 2 teenage kids. It really feels like an attack tbh. I already have depression and anxiety. I crave peace and that inexplicable trust in God. He seems to have his head in the sand whilst I wish he wld take spiritual authority stand up say no and speak the word. Instead am trying to do that for him with my shakey faith whilst he watches sport or music videos. Thanks for your inspiration for the testing times of waiting. Bless you.
Hi Valerie,
Thanks for your blog and quoting all the scriptures that have helped you along the way. Like you, I pray God hears my prayers as I wait for a diagnosis from a biopsy I had this week. The results will be in a week or two but the radiologist doing the biopsy did not have a positive outlook which was really crushing to hear. Still she said she has been wrong but only a biopsy could confirm. I’ve always anxiety problems and this waiting has just been a setback, I can’t eat or sleep well, I try to fight the ‘what if’ thoughts and leave it in God’s hands but cannot imagine cancer, I feel terrified and have been praying, reading Psalms for comfort. My tears are dry as I’ve cried so much. I have kids and cannot think of them seeing me go through all that. I want to curl into a ball on the floor from the fear. I pray God to take my anxiety, give me peace and trust that He’s in control.
I also pray for the results to be bening. Please help me pray. Thanks.
CJ, I just wanted to reply to you because my own fearful post is right below yours. I can so relate to the fears you are feeling, wanting to curl up on the floor and being terrified of cancer. I hope you have good results by now. I just wanted to let you know that it doesn’t matter what the doctor says, God has the last word and I hope that He has really good news for you. Please let us know about the results that you have received and please rest in the assurance that everything that is happening to you has already passed through the hands of God. Nothing takes Him by surprise. May you receive healing on this earth, for your sake and the sake of your family.
Love from one anxious child of God to another.
I saw your comment and I wanted to let you know that you’ve been on my heart. Just checking in to see how you are doing and how we can pray for you now.
Valerie, thank you so much for your encouragement I’ve had a rather large, highly cancerous tumor in my abdominal cavity in 2008. They removed it and I did not need any treatment. It has been almost 16 years. I go for annual checkups and bloodwork. This time a blood test for this specific kind of tumor came back elevated. I have to have a CT scan right before Christmas. Those scans have always been of abdomen and pelvis but I read on Google that those type of cells are anywhere in the body and therefore can develop a tumor anywhere, so I’ve been wondering why we never included the chest. So this time they are including a CT of the chest per my request and I am freaking out because I am afraid that the cancer has been there all this time and nobody has known.
Because if I have GI issues I will also have an upper endoscopy and colonoscopy the first week of January. They will be doing three different biopsies to check the esophagus, the colon and my stomach. In all of these tests I am scared of cancer or other devastating diagnoses.
I’m currently visiting my one and only granddaughter who is five months old. They live nine hours away from us and I’m trying to enjoy this trip, but knowing that these tests are looming over me when I get back is terrifying. I was hoping that I could get the CT scan done before the trip but it didn’t work out. That in itself makes me wonder if I am going to get bad news.
I also have issues with my spine and my neck, but I have realized that a lot of those symptoms are better while on the trip, simply because I am away from it all.
But I still wake up early in the morning and can’t m go back to sleep. I’m terrified about going back home and having to have this CT scan because I keep asking myself, what if this totally changes my life? Will I be able to visit my grandbaby again? What would I tell my adult children if I really do have cancer. How will my husband handle it? I already have anxiety and depression and this is making it 100 times worse. I am unable to relax and just read and listen to his Word because my mind goes 100 miles an hour. With this trip I’m basically numbing my fears like an alcoholic does with a drink, but I know it will all come rushing back next week when I’m on my way home.
I want want to trust that God is in control but keep asking myself, what is cancer is his plan for me at this time?
Dear Elke,
Reading your comment brought back memories as I relate to the feelings you mentioned about looming tests over the holidays and being scared of what those test results revealed. I have been praying for you and will continue to. In 2020, my husband had a staph infection that went unnoticed due to COVID-19, and it ended up infecting his brain and heart. I, too, woke up in the middle of the night, unable to go back to bed. The Lord put in on two people’s hearts to send me the song Tremble, and from then on I sang the words, “Jesus, Jesus. You make the darkness tremble, Jesus Jesus, YOU silence fear” every time I woke up at night. Listen to that song and repeat the words when you are afraid. Jesus understands your fear and wants to comfort you during those moments. The staph infected my husband’s aortic valve, and he survived surgery and is doing well today.
I had (I say had because I believe in God for healing) an autoimmune disease that created scar tissue on my trachea and blocked my airway. I had surgery a year ago on my airway. Satan wants us to live in the trauma of the unknown and dwell in fear. But whenever we are afraid, we can trust in Jesus by calling out his name. That uneasy feeling about upcoming tests may still be there, but God will comfort you through it. Satan wants to block our breathing and steal our joy.
No matter what happens, God is holding you up. He will not let you fall. He will be your strength as you wait for the tests. And I’m praying God destroys any cancer cells and heals you in Jesus’ name.
Dear God,
You say in Psalm 103:3 that you forgive our sins and heal all disease. I ask now that Elke’s tests be negative with no sign of cancer. Lord, you did not create disease and sickness; we believe you are our healer. You don’t want our hearts to be troubled and afraid. It can be so scary when we have to wait for tests and diagnosis. Father please help comfort Elke as she waits. Shower her with your love and care. Bring scripture to her mind and songs of praise. Help her find rest and sleep. Give her your unexplainable peace.
Psalm 3:5 The Lord sustains me. I lie down and sleep; I wake again because the Lord sustains me.
Lord, sustain her. Help her. Calm her fears.
May the Prince of Peace fill you with His Peace. May the joy of Christmas fill your soul with joy. Don’t beat yourself up for being nervous. I believe God understands how nerve-wracking it is to wait. He loves you and will take care of you no matter what.
Let us know how you are doing. You are loved.
Dear Valerie,
I just went back to your blog and saw that my comment was posted and then I saw that you replied to it. I am sitting here crying as I’m reading your answer. Thank you so much for your prayers and encouraging words. I have actually already looked up the song “Tremble” because I saw that you had mentioned it in a reply to another comment. Unfortunately I was so worked up that early morning that not even that calmed my anxiety. It is difficult for me to understand that God does not always heal us but sustaining us through our situation will bring Him glory. I’m trying to accept that in case that’s what’s going to happen. I look at God’s promises in Psalm 91 and I wonder how it all fits together, because it sounds like God will keep us from all harm.
Thank you again so much for your prayers. They mean more to me than you know.
Dear Valerie,
I wanted to update you. I had the CT scans on December 21 and was really hoping that the results would come back as fast as they always have, but the holidays came and went and I did not receive any results, which of course made me more anxious.
I received a message by text that my results were ready on December 27. Everything had worked up to this moment and I was panicking, could not bring myself to open the results, and I was crying. I called my husband who was at work also, and I opened up the results to read them to him.
The first thing I saw was that it said that there is a tiny but stable lung nodule. My heart sank because the report already started out with negative findings. But to my absolute amazement there was nothing else found in my entire body. The CT scan was from my chest all the way down to my pelvis. As I had told you I was most terrified about the chest CT results because I’ve never had one in all those years.
All my other bloodwork as well as the upper and lower scope showed absolutely nothing. If there was ever anything there, it most certainly was not at the time of the tests. I am completely dumbfounded and so very grateful at the same time. I’m not sure what has been causing my symptoms, but if God made whatever may have been there go away, I know he will take care of my symptoms.
We will do a repeat CT of the lungs in six months because of my history. I am no longer scared of having it done.
I was able to listen to a Christian audiobook through my time of waiting. It has tremendously helped me. For anybody else who would like to listen to this audiobook it is called “The scars that have shaped me” by Vanessa Randall Risner. She so perfectly describes what we feel when we are faced with an illess and how she struggles to understand God’s purpose.
Thank you again for your wonderful blog, and much love and healing to everyone reading this.
What a great answer to prayer! Thank you so much for taking the time to update us. And thanks for the book recommendation. I love the support and love shown in the comment section. Thank you for having a compassionate heart for others. Come back in six months and update us.
They found a mass in my breast and I am getting a diagnostic mammogram tomorrow I’m only 41 years old. The waiting is the hardest. I pray that it’s not cancer and can be treated. I have Faith that God will see me through this and He already knows the results. I pray for strength and hope for tomorrow. Please remember me in your thoughts and prayers. Thank You!
I’ve been praying for you today Elizabeth. I went through the same thing last year. I pray God gives you strength and hope. Praying for good news for you. No matter what, God holds your hand and will walk you through whatever is in your future. Hope all is well. Praying! Valerie
Hi Valerie. Thank you for sharing this. I’m currently experiencing a lot of symptoms and still don’t have a diagnosis. As I type this comment, I’m currently doing a gastric emptying test at a local hospital. I’ve been having bad abdominal pain, chest tightness & pain to the right, heart palpitations, head pressure, throat tightness and feeling like there’s a lump in there, lost about 24lbs and am a few pounds away from being underweight, and it’s been hard to eat anything as my digestive system seems to be off. I’ve had 3 brain MRIs, a lumbar spine and a cervical spine MRI which all came back normal. I had a colonoscopy and upper endoscopy which were normal. The doctor said I may have some mild gastritis and there were internal hemorrhoids, but he didn’t seem concerned. I was told I have an overactive thyroid but they can’t locate the cause of it and now my levels are back to normal. I feel like no one is taking me seriously and it hurts. Every doctor I’ve seen so far can’t figure out what’s happening with me but it’s affecting my daily life and I’m fighting hard to stay out of a miserable place. I feel like I’m living in grayscale and everyone around me gets to to live in color. I love and trust God but it has gotten so hard as its been 6 months since I’ve been dealing with this. I’ve been to the ER 13 times, but my blood pressure and blood work is mostly normal. I have low ferritin and a vitamin D deficiency, but the doctors say that doesn’t explain the abdominal pain. I’m praying for everyone on here dealing with waiting on a diagnosis. I know how agonizing and mentally crippling it can be. We have to continue putting our hope and trust in God!
I’m so sorry for all the symptoms you are struggling with. I hope and pray you find answers and the care you need to recover. Keep pressing for answers. Last year I was told I had asthma because I couldn’t breathe very well. It turns out I had an autoimmune disorder that was causing scar tissue to block my airway! I ended up having surgery on my airway to breathe. Thank God I found a group of women on Facebook with the same disease who encouraged me to find a specialist. So I’m praying you find the answers you need.
Dear Valerie, Two days ago i was not feeling right. My body is in my uterus and I feel the upper right lil bit of pain , my urine smells funny n i went to the ER to explain what was going on. I am 47 and Hearing Impaired. they took me to get Urine sample and and to MRI , the nurse say something i probably have fibords and my urine is negative something going on with my liver told me go to follow up with my primary doctor i was pretty scared and worry i try hard not to worry then i say to myself i remember i had ultrasound for pelvis and uterus and which i have not heard from my primary doctor that i did call yesterday ask for result the lady in front desk told me that my doctor is not avaiable that day. I did heard Urine was positive taking meds , something that i am scared of and try not to worry i been research and if that was anything wrong related to what is going on with my body , i tried to sleep sometime i couldn’t n worry about my teenager son going thru with adhd depression and anixety want be there with him see him growing up , want upgrade jobs and get house. I have been prayerful to leave god’s hand , try hard not to look n think what if or will it not be serious. i jumped to eat healthy and drink lot water , i try have less worry.
How are you doing now? I’m so sorry you are going through all this. I’m praying for you now. May the Lord comfort you with His love and give you peace as you wait for answers.
Thank you for sharing your experience and the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of it. We are “whole” people, and it’s so easy focusing on one part of ourselves instead of the whole package. Right now, as I wait to get tests after Christmas to hopefully diagnose what is causing my heart to beat too fast, I needed to be reminded of these verses – especially Psalm 94:19 as anxiety is definitely great within me! I’m scared. I’m anxious. I know God is in control, but the waiting is taking a toll. Thank you so much for giving me a sense of support through the sharing of your story. I am surrounded by other Christians, but none of them have been very supportive or have shared the sense of hope and Christ-focused help this article is giving me. I pray in solidarity with those of you waiting for answers as well, those waiting for tests and treatments. I pray that we would all focus our sights on Christ our Great Redeemer and Healer, that we would all cast our cares on him and allow him to exchange our anxiety or joy and peace. Thank you for pointing me to Jesus when all my mind wants to do is spiral into fear.
Dear Megan, Thank you so much for sharing what you are going through so others can pray for you. I know it’s scary when our bodies alert us that something feels wrong. I’m praying that the Lord gives you peace as you wait for the tests. One song that greatly comforted me recently when my husband was hospitalized with a life-threatening staph infection was “Tremble.” Every time I got scared or woke up worried I’d sing the words…”Jesus Jesus. You make the darkness tremble. Jesus, Jesus….You silence fear.” May God give you strength as you hope in Him.
Today I go in to talk to my doctor about a liver biopsy. They found a spot on my liver almost 4 months ago and can’t get a clear answer for what it is. So now it calls for biopsy. All I can think is it is cancer. I’m 32 and a mother of young children. I’ve literally made myself sick with this. I cam across your blog while searching how a Christian should handle this. I’m so glad I’m not alone and other Christians have felt the same. I’m just so scared. Scared of my family not having me. Scared of not watching my boys grow up. Hoping this can be past me soon.
I’m glad you found this post, and it helped you know you are not alone in what you feel as you go through this. I want you to know I’ll be praying for you today.
Dear Lord,
You know it’s scary when we face health issues and need to get biopsies. Thank you for leading this precious sister
in Christ to my site. Father, wrap her in your loving arms today. May she sense
your presence and care for her. We pray for this to be nothing serious. We pray for
healing, help, and peace of mind. Sustain her as she gets this biopsy and waits
for the results. You are our protector and provider. In Jesus’s Name, Amen
So timely for me to read this today as I have my first appointment at the hospital tomorrow after a referral from my own doctor with an abnormal mass on my Colon and symptoms I should not have ignored for so long.
I am anxious about all the things you mentioned and the unknown is very triggering given I struggle with depression daily and have no family support so to go this alone is distressing. I am estranged from my daughter and grandchildren and did email her to inform of initial diagnosis and she has not responded. She does not care sadly.
I have a faith in God that is everything to me however and doing my best to lean into that.. Please pray for me. Many thanks. Katrina.
Thank you for sharing Katrina. I’ll be praying for your appt today. I’m sorry your family isn’t supportive during this difficult time.
Dear Jesus,
Father, I pray you would make your presence known to Katrina today. Comfort her with your love. May she feel your presence surrounding her. She is not alone and you will walk with her through every step today. Lord encourage her heart with your love and care for her. Lord, I pray you would help her in the treatment fo rremove the mass on her colon. I pray she would be able to get it taken care of and that her symptoms would subside. When she feels anxious and afraid, help her find peace in your control and your presence with her. Give her joy today. Uplift her spirits and steady her heart. Calm and ease any anxious thoughts. Provide for her needs. Thank you Lord for listening. Thank you for leading. And thank you that you never leave us alone. In Jesus’ Name, Amen
I just wanted to give an update and also to those who have also asked for prayers Jaime,S,Katrina,Clayton in Jesus name i pray you all get good results and feel the Lords presence with you i pray he guides you to more comforting scriptures to give you confidence in these times. Thank you for everyone that has said a prayer for me from this site. I did go to a dr that i consulted myself not through my primary or insurance, he thinks my mass is just extra tissue from the gland in front of it though i still question it because its grown and has wierd sensations at times but i have felt peace and huge relief i do still need to wait for the consultation my dr has referred me for to the specialist but just hearing one drs thoughts that this can be something not serious at all is very comforting i pray for same results when i see specialist and i will continue to pray for everyone. glory be to God he is definitely capable of healing each and every one of us!(: amen!
I am in desperate need of prayer as I wait.
For 19 years I have put off doing what I finally found the strength to do yesterday. I let the devil tell me for decades that my “what ifs” were probably accurate .. so I should just live not knowing. WOW .. did that hold me hostage and block SO MANY of Gods blessings.
I decided .. no more. I can not recieve all that God has for me in what is left of my life if I don’t free myself from these “unknown what ifs”
So you could say .. I’ve been waiting in the bondage of fear for 19 years. Maybe that is what is making the next few days not feel like any other.
Except .. I know answers are coming. And that gives me great anxiety.
Please pray with me that God will show that I should have trusted him long ago. Let me learn from this that I will NEVER allow the devil to have this much control over my life ever again.
Of course I try to pray for God’s will. But I also (in this situation) am praying bold prayers .. that in a few days I have answers that I should have sought years ago because they are going to be FINE/NEGATIVE .. NO BAD NEWS!!
I just recently (last year) re-dedicated my life. So of course, I can’t help but attempt to spiritualize this with other “what ifs” .. like .. what if God finally gave me the courage to do this because he knew I couldn’t handle the bad news until I had a better relationship with him? Again .. that is the devil and I know it.
Either way — I could use some BIG BOLD PRAYERS!
Oh man, I totally get thinking like that. I have also put off going to the doctor because I’d “rather not know.” I also understand spiritualizing what God may allow by measuring my relationship with Him. You are not alone. I think many who struggle with anxiety about health issues that feel abnormal. Friend, I’m proud of you for going to the doctor. And I pray the thought of getting answers would give you peace and that whatever it is is not serious and is manageable
Dear Jesus, I lift up this prayer request from your child. She is your daughter and you love her more than she can comprehend. You do not dangle tradgedy over our heads in order to manipulate our love for you. You are good, loving, kind, and compassionate. Sometimes the fears of this world and our health can keep us in paralyzing fear. But in the name of Jesus, take away that fear. Because no matter what happens to us in this life, on this earth we WILL NEVER LOSE YOU. Nothing can separate us from your love and care for us. And so we trust in your character and we pray for peace of mind. Show your presence and love to your daughter. Guide her thoughts towards your promises and love. We pray for no bad news. We pray for relief. We pray for healing from anxiety. Thank you that people feel they can share their honest feelings in the comments. May we as brothers and sisters in Christ uplift one another and support each other. In your Mighty Name we pray, Amen
Hi im in need of prayer had been having tiny bit of blood in stool for about a year only happened about 3 times thought nothing of it but maybe constipation til a little over a week ago it happened quite a few times in one day and it was very very much.. ofcourse I’ve googled all the symptoms and then noticed i have other symptoms of colon cancer like diffrent narrow bowel changes and weight loss , and stool samples have shown positive for blood in stool even tho im not having noticeable blood anymore…im hoping the weight loss is because of anxiety and because i had a baby in begining february but still from mid march by may i noticed i lost 10 pounds and im still losing a few… praying other symtpoms can be explained with something else, i know there is power in prayer i just dont know if cancer is something in gods will for me and i pray if it is i have strength to accept it but i hope so bad that it is not his will for me i pray i just keep my faith and stop letting fear knock my faith down i want to see my kids grow up and grow old with their dad but with all my symptoms i just feel like all hope is lost and everything is pointing in the cancer direction…please pray for my anxiety to go away i try to give it all to god and then my mind runs wild again..pray that they hurry with referrals and insurance to get colonoscopy as soon as possible pray they find no cancer in Jesus name..sorry for long post just need to be lifted up in prayer for a while til i can get some results thank you..Godbless.
Dear Miranda, Thank you for sharing. I felt the same way when I was having my symptoms. I understand how hard it is to not think about the worst scenerio. My colonoscopy turned out “normal” even though I would experience severe cramping and issues for another two years. I’m praying you can get a colonoscopy appointment and that the Lord will ease your mind as you wait.
Dear Lord, It’s so scary when we don’t know what is going on with our health. I pray you would help Miranda get the answers she needs. We pray that it is not cancer. Calm Miranda with thoughts of your love towards her. You will take care of her. You are in control. You will never leave her. You are trustworthy. You are good and loving. Protect her mind from thoughts that steal her peace, joy, and trust. Help her to remember your promises and the hope we have in you no matter what happens on earth. In Jesus Name, Amen
Thank you very much for reminders God is loving and always with us. I have some relief today by the grace of God i am able to get the colonoscopy in 3 days so prayers that procedure goes well and get good results i will have it done on friday. I pray no cancer is the cause of all this and i pray for Gods peace to whoever else is waiting for appointments and answers in the mighty name of Jesus. Help us to accept your will and give us strength but also not just think your will is the worst case scenario you are loving and care for us,you have plans to give us a Future and hope.
Hi,
I am needing prayer. For the last few weeks I have been experiencing pain in my back and lower left side. I feel very weak and I get light headed,. I had a severe menstrual cycle, and have been having weird twinges for several months in my lower abdomen. I have an appt on Monday with my doctor who has already told me she’s referred me to get an ultrasound. I am struggling with thinking the worst possible scenario, ovarian cancer. I’m really scared. I’m a mother to 4 and have an amazing husband. I need prayer for healing and my anxiety.
Thank you for sharing Jaime. I’m so sorry you’re having issues with pain. I’m praying for healing and for the anxiety you are feeling. I love the support here in the comments as women share their health issues and prayer requests. You are not alone.
Dear Lord, Calm Jaime’s anxious heart with your peace, love, and comfort. As she waits for her appointment and the ultrasound, I pray you would help fill her mind with your promises to be with her at all times and take care of her no matter what. Father we pray that the ultrasound shows no cancer and that the appointment on Monday will help to ease her fears about it. Thank you for her four precious children you have blessed her with and her loving husband. I pray they would grow even closer together and that you would show her family your love and care for them. Help us all to trust in your love and care for us when this world is filled with sadness and pain. We love you, In Jesus Name, Amen
Thank you very much for your prayers. I had an abdominal ultrasound d yesterday that checked out good. This evening I have a pelvic ultrasound. Please pray for peace and calming and also for it to show no serious health issues. Thank you so much,
Jaime
I have been experiencing breast pain for 2 weeks now and I have noticed one breast looks bigger in size as well. It has been so painful, it has been hard to sleep well too. I have an appointment today just to be seen for a referral for diagnostic testing. I pray that I can get an appointment quickly for the tests to hopefully put my mind at ease. I pray that it is something easily addressed and not cancer. I also suffer from anxiety, so I am definitely guilty of thinking of worst case scenario. According to my symptoms and lack of others, I have convinced myself I have inflammatory breast cancer, the most aggressive kind. I am trying to mediate on the word and not worry before worry is even due. Please pray with me to fully trust God and put my mind at ease as I take steps to see what is going on. I have already seen God’s hand working to help me through this. Due to a job change, I do not have insurance right now. God was able to lead me to resources to cover the testing costs after I cover the cost of the referral. What a blessing that he has taken the weight of the financial burden during a time such as this. Thank you for the scripture to encourage me in this time. It was much needed this morning.
Thank you for sharing KC. It’s so hard to wait and go through the slow process of diagnosis. I’m praying you feel God’s peace over you and comfort calming your anxious thoughts.
Dear Heavenly Father, It’s so hard to wait for a diagnosis and have to get a referral before being able to see a. specialist. I pray as KC waits you will help her transform her thoughts so she can feel your steadfast peace that is beyond our human comprehension. Right now, in the name of Jesus give her a spirit of peace that will trample the spirit of fear. Help her find comfort in your pervasive presence that waits with her and for her. Gird her with the strength of your word and promises. Lord, I pray against breast cancer. I pray today at her appointment you will help the doctor to have wisdom and speed along the process for her so she doesn’t have to wait as long. Thank you for loving us and walking with us through these trials on earth. Restore and heal her body, Lord. In Jesus, name Amen.
Hi, I’m 24 years old and from the UK and I’ve been ill for 9 months now with pain fevers and bowel and urinary tract issues. I’m struggling to get doctors to take me seriously and having to fight so hard for referrals to specialists. Every test comes back normal – nothing is showing up even though I am feeling so ill. I think I might have to seek private health care but I’m not sure I’ll be able to afford it.
I’m so scared that I’m going to be ill forever and never get a diagnosis and treatment. I’m scared God doesn’t want to help me. I’m just scared. I would really appreciate prayers at this time for answers and healing, and peace while I wait.
Thank you x
Thank you for sharing Sarah, I’m sure it’s a confusing and frustrating place to be when you feel sick and are getting no answers.
Dear Lord,
Father, it’s easy to feel like you don’t care when answers don’t come and we are in pain. But we know the truth is that you do care for us. You love us so much you died for us. Comfort Sarah with your love. Make your presence known to her. Father, we pray for answers and healing for Sarah’s health. When her thoughts wander, help keep her mind at peace with thoughts of your truth and promises to her. Don’t let the enemy fill her thoughts with lies and fear. Lord, we trust you to take care of Sarah. Lead and guide her to a doctor who will care and listen. In Jesus Name, Amen
Praying for you Miranda that all your tests come back normal. I pray that God gives you peace and calmness which transcends all worldly understand.
God bless you Valarie for this wonderful site.
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Hello I have been doing my yearly mammograms every since I was 40 and I am 75 now. I have been called back before but, when rechecked its been ok
This time I was called back and had to an ultra sound and mammogram 2D & 3D still did not find anything but was asked to come back 6 month. I just had recheck 6 month.
I just the new check up at
6 month with a 2D and 3D. They found something Now they have me scheduled Needle biopsy to check. I know people that had same thing and it was ok but I am scared I say my prays and read Bible verses and it helps but it’s so scary. I am praying that because diligent about mamogram and GYN.
I pray I will be ok But I am scared.
I want to sincerely Thank You because Not you but other Christian have written they are scared. I have been thinking that since we are Christian believe we are suppose braver not that I want other be share but it made feel better that other Christian are scared to. Then I think if I have faith that I will ok is that wrong. Help please Pray that I will be ok God Bless and Thank You sincerely for listening?
A few months ago, they found a very large cyst in my left breast, and I was called back for an ultrasound. It was so nerve-wracking. And I was scared! I believe God understands that these kinds of situations are difficult. These difficult times and our anxiety can draw us closer to the Lord as we depend on him to help us get through. I would say just tell God your honest feelings. It’s scary! It’s not wrong to want to be healthy. God meant for us to be healthy. Unfortunately, we live in a world filled with sickness. Lots of people with strong faith get sick. But no matter what the outcome, God will walk us through and give us peace. I’m praying your test is clear. I’m praying you feel the calming presence of the Lord ministering to you. You are brave. You are courageous. God will help you. I would love for you to comment again and let us know how you are doing.
Update:
At the beginning of last week I went in for my diagnostic mammogram & ultrasound. They found a solid mass, but are hopeful due to the way it looked that it is benign. I had a biopsy taken at the end of the week and go back Wed for the results. Praying it is indeed benign.
I’ll be praying that God gives you peace as you wait to hear back, and that it’s benign KC! Much love and prayers coming your way. Thank you for the update.
I am praying for you KC just wanted to let you know if you check back to the site extra prayers going up for you GodBless.
Miranda, thank you so much for your prayers. I will be praying for you as well, as you seek answers. I have a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound scheduled for Tue. The appt got bumped, so had to wait longer. I’m still having pain, but it has gotten less severe. I’m hoping this is some hormone thing that can more easily be treated.
Valerie, thanks so much for your prayers and encouragement as well. It has been a month since these symptoms began and the last couple of weeks I really have felt such a peace. I know God is using the prayers of others and the Holy Spirit to settle and calm my spirit in this time of waiting and the unknown.
I am in need of prayer. I have been experiencing buzzing/whooshing /chirping in my right ear. I can definitely agree that google has a way of intensifying anxiety.
I am a praying woman, but I am extremely fearful about the what if’s.
I’m so sorry Mel, I bet that is so frustrating to deal with. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Lord, Father we pray you would help Mel find answers to why her right ear is bothering her. It must be so hard to hear those sounds and function in everyday life. We pray you would bring her relief. In Jesus’s name, heal her and restore her hearing. Lord, lead her to a doctor who will offer help soon. Calm her fears as she waits for help. Lord, we trust in your loving care for us. You promise to hear our prayers and help us.
In Jesus’s Name,
Amen
Please pray for me. I took the Cologuard Stool test last month in place of a colonoscopy and it came back positive. It detected dna that could be cancerous so a diagnostic colonoscopy is necessary. Today is the day I meet with the doctor to discuss my family history and schedule the colonoscopy. I am praying every day and wearing my miraculous medal to keep my faith in the forefront. I have vowed to make changes in my lifestyle going forward and I intend to keep them. Please pray that my colonoscopy finds no cancer and I am able to keep all my promises and intentions going forward.
Thank you Kelli for sharing. I know it’s hard to wait for answers. I’m praying for you.
Dear Lord,
Kelli will be having a colonoscopy soon. Lord, you know how she feels. You care about her. We pray that the colonoscopy finds no cancer. Help Kelli keep her mind stayed on you. Give her peace and ease her anxiety.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
I am thankful I found your site this morning and reading through the scriptures you pinpointed was sooo comforting. I was diagnosed yesterday with Afib and just turning 65, with an excellent health record, However, I am still shocked. to say the least! ? so I now await further testing and doctor visits to find the root of this problem, as we all do in these situations. I like to think I am a very YOUNG 65 but the devil seems to be delighting in using the “waiting period” to remind me of every negative situation I’ve ever seen or known and the worse result of any kind of illness known to man! ? I can laugh on one hand as I know better the blessings of God in my 65 yrs of life, but the human side of me…the what if’s and anxiety…oh my goodness!
I pray you are personally doing much better with your health problems and also pray for all those currently playing the diagnosis waiting game, including myself. ? We so often take the peace of God for granted, but we can’t beat ourselves up for the human element of our fearful beings, but rather join forces with others and encouraging someone else often eases our own anxiety…and so I am praying! ! Thank you for your blog and God bless us all with peace and healing! ❤️
I’m so sorry you have to wait for a diagnosis. I’m praying for you.
I know it’s hard to know how to “let the peace of God rule our hearts and minds” when we live in a troubled world. I love you you put it: “We so often take the peace of God for granted, but we can’t beat ourselves up for the human element of our fearful beings, but rather join forces with others and encouraging someone else often eases our own anxiety…and so I am praying!” And so we band together with you in prayer for peace as you wait. We pray for healing and long healthy life. You are not alone. I wish I could give you a big hug and pray for you in person.
Please pray for me. I saw a cardiologist due to some chest discomfort. Today they called and said that my heart is fine but they did see a spot on my lung that I need to have checked out. I was a smoker a lot of my life but quit last year. I am only 42. The scariest part is I have just started my Christian journey a few months ago and do not believe that I have been saved yet. I have begged for my heart to be opened to Jesus and asked him to come into my life but do not think it has happened yet. I am trying. Please just pray that the lord will open my heart and eyes to the person that he wants me to be.
I am praying for your health Clayton. “May the Lord answer you when you are in distress, may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.”
There are many verses in the Bible assuring salvation based on the belief that Jesus died for your sins and rose again. We are saved based on faith, not by works. So you can find assurance in your salvation. The more you get to know the Lord and read his word, you’ll discover how the Lord’s kindness and love for us leads us to repentance. Every Christian recieves the gift of the Holy Spirit. I offer a free e-book “Empowered” about how the Holy Spirit helps every Christian in their Christian walk. You can sign up below or in the category link above. Praying for you!
Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, this is not of yourself but is a gift of God.
Romans 10:9 “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord” and believe in your heart God raised him from the dead you will be saved.”
Acts 2:21 “Everyone who calls upon the Lord will be saved.”
Miranda, thank you so much for your prayers. I will be praying for you as well, as you seek answers. I have a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound scheduled for Tue. The appt got bumped, so had to wait longer. I’m still having pain, but it has gotten less severe. And recently the swelling or whatever was causing the left side to be larger has gone down. I’m hoping this is some hormone thing that can more easily be treated.
Valerie, thanks so much for your prayers and encouragement as well. It has been a month since these symptoms began and the last couple of weeks I really have felt such a peace. I know God is using the prayers of others and the Holy Spirit to settle and calm my spirit in this time of waiting and the unknown.
Just wanted to give an update my colonoscopy ended up being normal besides some inflammation they think is probably just ibs, Thank God.i still would like prayers as now i finally went to the dr for a lump on my cheek Ive had for about a year they dont know what is should see a dermatologist to look at it futher and ive had minor pains in my throat for a few months now i feel like theyre related or i feel like i may just have health anxiety. Sorry for the long post but would also like prayers for my walk with God i prayed and promised to god like never before with previous health scare and now struggling to actually do right and give up everything i said i would i know God doesnt punish but i feel like maybe i will have health problems because i am shrinking back in my walk i dont want to but im having difficulty. kc i have kept you in prayer i hope all is well and hopefully hear a good update soon. Valerie God bless you for this site it has helped me alot.
Miranda, I’m so glad to hear the colonoscopy was normal, and that you have found support from others in these comments. I understand the underlying fear that God will punish us for not fulfilling promises we made to him if he answered our prayers for good health. God understands the fears you had as well. One of my favorite verses in the Bible says that God’s kindness leads us to repentance. The way of God is to lead you to follow him based on his demonstration of love towards us—dying on the cross. His love continues to seek us out.
Another verse says, “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient towards you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”
I’m praying for the lump in your cheek and the pains you are experiencing. Let us know how it goes. God bless you!
Miranda, continued prayers. I also just wanted to share in case it helped in any way. Have you had any trauma/injury even in the past to the area on your cheek? Reason I ask is that 10 yrs ago my husband developed a bump on his cheek. After numerous tests and finally surgery (and biopsy to tell it wasn’t cancer), it was discovered to just be built up scar tissue. He had a sports injury several years earlier (took a baseball to the face) and somehow scar tissue built up and developed the bump. Just putting it out there because it took the doctors cutting into him to discover that was all it was even after every test/scan imaginable.
Still praying you get benign results in the name of Jesus KC let us know when you hear from them. I have not had trauma to the area it use to be about the size of a small pea i just figured a pimple was coming on but never happend now it has grown and a little pain from it now, i looked it up myself judging on the placement and from what ive read it may be a tumor on parotid gland, i read most are benign but since its starting to cause pain that can be a sign of malignancy. Im just praying victory over this in the name of Jesus most days i feel like i am in a million pieces but i have prayed that the Lord has healed me and i will get benign results
Whenever i can get it tested just keep eachother in prayer i have hope we will have good testimonys after these results.
Lord we will cling to our faith in you have mercy on us in times of fear and let your peace takeover in Jesus name !Amen.
I got my biopsy results today and I am all clear!!!! Mass is benign- Fibroadenoma. A little big but not too big so could be what’s causing the pain. Or pain could be hormone related. If pain persists may need hormone levels checked next. Or if mass is causing pain could need to have it removed. That will be the next journey trying to eliminate the original symptom of the pain. Right now though I’m just thankful for negative cancer results. And today my pain levels were down. So that was a God thing for sure! After they brought me back to the room and took my vitals the nurse left and then I looked out the window as I was waiting for the doctor to come in. Right out that window was a perfect view of a cross (a steeple on a church nearby). What a perfectly timed reminder that He was with me no matter what the doctor was about to say. Thankful for the prayers and encouragement of this group. I will still be checking in and praying for others who are dealing with the scary unknown. God not only has helped draw me closer to Him through this experience, but has definitely given me more of a first hand feeling of what others are going through when unknown illnesses arise. I also was waiting in the Oncology waiting area today for my results and just felt a burden on my heart for all those dealing with cancer (before I knew if I was going to be one too). And especially at a time such as this when they have to do it alone due to no extra visits allowed in. That was hard for me knowing there was a possibility of getting a cancer diagnosis without my spouse in the room. I can only imagine those coming for follow-ups and regular cancer treatments and not having their loved one there for support. Both my grandma and granddad passed away from cancer, but I don’t really remember it too much first hand because I was younger and they lived far away so we weren’t there through the whole process. All this to say I pray that God helps me remember this experience to help me to continue empathizing with others.
Praise God KC! I am so happy for you Glory to be God this is definitely encouraging something i needed in my crazy anxious mind He is always with us thank you Lord.
Miranda,
God brought you and this site to my mind and heart today. I’ve been praying for you and hope things are going well. I just wanted to encourage you today. =)
Praise God! I’m rejoicing with you. I just love how you saw a cross as you were waiting for the doctor and looking out the window. What a wonderful testimony.
Hi,
I just found a lump in my right arm pit. I have a doctor’s appointment Monday (today is Friday). I have written down several of the scriptures that you shared on index cards to carry around with me. I want to stand on God’s promises not the what ifs or fears of what’s ahead.
I’m praying for you as you wait for your appointment on Monday. Carry those scriptures close to your heart as Jesus is also right there with you every minute. Thank you for sharing. I pray for a good result.
Hi, Valerie. Thank you so much for this page. I have had a really tough month. I had a very painful spinal surgery on 11/29/18. The surgery was successful and after four weeks I am finally able to cut back on pain meds and get around pretty well. My pawpaw died on 12/23 after a week on hospice and we laid him to rest today. I had a mammogram 11/14 and a follow up ultrasound on 12/26. The radiologist came in and said I needed to have a biopsy. My doctor called early the next morning to inform me that my report had been sent over and I would be contacted regarding an appointment for my biopsy. I expect a call next week after the new year and I am paralyzed with fear. On one hand, I know not all biopsies result in a cancer diagnosis. On the other hand, the what-if’s send me into a full blown panic. I am 49 years old, have been a Christian since I was a child and my first grand baby on the way. Please pray for benign results and that God will give me peace during this troubling time. God bless you!
You’ve been through so much Sherry. I’m so sorry for the loss of your pa. It makes it extra difficult when these things occur right around the holidays. I know the New Year is coming up and I’m praying for benign results for you and that the Lord will calm your anxiety with His peace.
Dear Lord, Comfort Sherry as she mourns the loss of her loved one and also waits for the results of her biopsy. Ease her back pain. We pray she will hear back good results from that biopsy. Comfort Sherry as she waits. Jesus, you are our Great Physician. You take care of us and help us through troubles when they come. Help Sherry through this. Strengthen her. Help her combat anxious thoughts with your promises. We pray against the spirit of fear. Restore Sherry’s health Lord. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Hi
Just read your comments and i know it’s been a year now but i still prayed that God has given you your hearts desire
Blessings
Praying for you Miranda that all your tests come back normal. I pray that God gives you peace and calmness which transcends all worldly understand.
God bless you Valarie for this wonderful site.
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Thank you for this post! I’m glad you are making progress in your struggle. Waiting for test results is my main trigger for anxiety. I’m dealing with gastrointestinal issues as well, anemia and bleeding from an unknown source, waiting for results, and the fear of the unknown is making me crazy. I get frustrated with God for not immediately giving me peace. I’ve had two good friends die recently from cancer, so my mind goes straight to the worst case scenario. I want to have peace, be able to control my thoughts, but mostly I want to feel God’s presence. Thank you for being willing to pray for me.
I’m so sorry you have to wait for those results over the holidays. I’m praying for you Penny. The book, Battle Ready by Kelly Balarie, has some great tips to help take our thoughts captive. I’ll leave the link in the comments. Dear Jesus, when we don’t know what’s going on with our health it can be so scary. Lord, we may not know, but You know. I pray you would direct the doctors and help Penny to have your peace that is beyond all our understanding. Comfort her and make Your presence known to her. Take away her anxiety and fearful thoughts—in the name of Jesus. Help her mind to be able to think about everything that is good. We trust in your goodness no matter what. You will always take care of us. You will help us. You will strengthen us. You are our joy. We pray for a spirit of rest, calm and stillness over Penny.
Thank you so much for praying for me!
Hi! I am dealing with some troubling digestive issues and am waiting on a colonoscopy on friday. I’ve gone into a complete panic and am sure it is cancer. I’m thirty years old and getting married in a month. All I can think about is how I should be enjoying this happy time with my fiancée and instead I’m sick with panic and awaiting what I believe to be a cancer diagnosis. Please pray for me. Love, claire
Oh, Claire. I’m praying for you. I know it’s hard to not let our minds think about the worst case scenario. Dear Lord, You see Claire. Father, please help her be able to ease her mind with thoughts of your great love and care for her. I pray you would help her through the colonoscopy prep. Lord, Father we pray you would give her positive results so that she can enjoy her wedding. Lord, calm her digestive issues. Help her to get better. Lord, No matter what happens, you are always with us. You will help us get through anything. But we pray you would heal her symptoms and give her positive results so she can feel free to fully enjoy the month before her wedding. Give her peace beyond all understanding. Comfort her and make your presence known to her. In Jesus Name, Amen.
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Hello and God Bless to all. I am awaiting a biopsy report on my left breast that l had on Friday 12/7/18. I am 49 and my first time every having a biopsy.I have always been strong in my faith, but was broken when the radiologist rubbed my back stating she was concerned about what she seen l was petrified afterwards and have been up until l read your reassuring scriptures. Yes God is a healer to us all. Keeping everyone in prayer.
Tanya, thank you so much for sharing your prayer request. I think it’s so hard when the radiologist says something that causes us to worry and be concerned even more. And then when we ask they say, “the doctor will contact you.” I’m so sorry you have to wait for those results with the heaviness you felt from the radiologist. Dear Heavenly Father,
Lord, you see Tanya. God wrap your arms around her during this time of waiting. Ease her worried thoughts and calm her mind so she can sleep at night. Minister to her during this waiting period in special ways to show her how much you love her and will never leave her side. When her thoughts begin to slip into worry, help her find ways to refocus them back to your constant care for her no matter what. You are her Great Physician.
Tanya, I’ll be praying for you. Keep in touch and let us know how you’re doing.
I’m also waiting for some test results and I do feel bad whenever I think negatively as if I’m doubting God. I know that he can do great things but I also know that he has his own plan for my life. I’m asking that if it’s in God’s will that my test results come back negative this week and that you all pray for me please.
Heavenly Father, Lord you see Riyah. You know exactly what’s going on in her body. Father, as she waits for these tests results, would you comfort her and give her peace? I pray the truth of your Word would help her take her mind off of her worries. Thank you that you listen to our cries. You are there for her. You care about her. Lord, we pray if it’s your will, these tests would be negative. Give the doctors wisdom to know how to treat Riyah. Lord, thank you that no matter what, you are always there with us. You love us. In Jesus’s Name, Amen.
So glad to hear that your tests were clear. Praying that you still find answers for your symptoms. I too, am in the waiting period. I am getting a bone scan on November 12 because of fluid found in the bone marrow of my hip during an mri for pelvic pain. All blood work has come back great so far but I am waiting on the results of a more extensive panel of blood work. My mind is all over the place. It is a struggle to stay focused on anything. I constantly have to remind myself that God is in control. I feel bad for not trusting Him fully at all times.
Thank you, Amy. I’m praying for good results for your tests. I know it’s such a struggle to hurry up and wait when you just want to know. I struggled with feeling guilty for having a hard time with my thoughts. Sometimes our mind feels like a battle. Dear Lord, I pray you’d give Amy peace in her heart and mind as she waits to hear the results of her test. Fill her day with joy. We pray for good results dear Lord. Heal whatever is causing her pain and give the doctors wisdom to know how to help her. Comfort her. Be her refuge and strength. In Jesus’s Name, Amen.
Praise my blood tests came back normal. I have been clinging to psalm 23 this week. I have been imagining myself in the green pasture. That is where He wants us to be no matter the circumstances because He is in control. I give Him the praise and glory.
I’m so happy to hear this Amy! Thank you so much for letting me know. I’m glad you were able to cling to Psalm 23. I love the visual of imagining yoruself in a green pasture. Blessings!
I’m 40 yrs old & have been battling unique medical conditions for 2 years. Last year I was diagnosed with a rare form of Non-Hodgkins lymphoma & had 8 rounds of Rituxin. February of this year I had my 3rd bone marrow biopsy & they found MAC in my bone marrow. It’s a 12-18 month of toxic medications to cure it. They are testing me for a primary immunodeficiency & I just had immunology genetic testing done hoping to find answers. It’s a 2-3 week wait for those results. I just found out I was denied disability & my lawyer appealed it & we are waiting for a court date which is 18-21 months away. Please pray God will show me what I need to do. At times I feel hopeless but hang onto my faith to get by. God bless you all
Oh Liz, I’m so sorry for all that you’ve been through and are still dealing with. Sounds like it’s been such a hard road. I’m praying for you. Dear Lord, I pray you would give Liz peace and help her as she waits for the latest test results. Lord help her through all the side effects of treatment. Lord, we pray for her favor and that her disability would be approved. Work through her lawyer as she prepares for the appeal. Help her as she waits for that court date and continues treatment. Lord, provide for her needs. Give her hope and strength. Help ease her anxiety. In Jesus’ Name, Amen
How long did you wait for an answer?
HI Marci, Looks like it’s been a while since you asked this question. Sorry, I missed it. After my colonoscopy, I think I waited a few weeks for the results. I never really got definitive answers and am still dealing with these symptoms and need to go back in for some more testing.
I just stumbled on this website as I was searching for how to deal with waiting on a medical result. I believe in the healing hand of God, I know God loves me and will never leave me. I don’t know why then I’m still so anxious and worried. I have googled all the worst case scenario and drowned my self in fear, yet the bile says “fear not for I’m with you”. The passages you wrote are so heartwarming and true. Thank you for sharing your story. Please pray with me as I expect my result in the next few days.
What wisdom here, Valerie. I was the queen of conclusion jumping. Thank you for sharing this sensitive life journey story with us. You are in my prayers and I know this post will find it’s way to many who also will be helped by it.
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement Meg!
Thank you so much for your thoughts. I am a busy teacher and mother of 3. This summer I have been dealing with some wired issues. My doctor has tried several things and has not been successful. I had a brain MRI today and I thought I was okay when I came out of the MRI. But when I came home and saw my children playing. my anxiety when through the roof. I know God is here with me but my fear is for my children. I just can’t stop the crazy thoughts that keep running though my head. Waiting has never been something I have been good at.
Thank you for these practical suggestions that will help us wait well. The truth is that when the rubber hits the road like in waiting for test results we need to know that our faith, scripture etc work to sustain us.
So true Karen. Waiting is a great test of our faith for sure!
We’re currently playing the waiting game with my 4 year old and it’s tough. I just want answers so I can move on! I hope you get some answers soon!
I’m so sorry. Waiting for answers for your child is a whole new level of toughness. I’m praying you find answers soon and that your child will get the help he/she needs.
Yes! Praise God for your clear results. We are in the time of waiting — to see if our son has a heart condition we’re praying isn’t so. But, I’m so thankful God was QUICK to my rescue, as I was quickly spiraling into fear and desperation. The verses you gave are perfect! Some of them I hold very close to my heart right now. But my life verse is again my greatest comfort: “For we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to HIs purpose.” We don’t know what tomorrow might hold, but in Christ Jesus we know what eternity does! Thank you for this! xoxoxo Visiting today from By His Grace.
Oh Rebecca, I’m praying with you for clear results and for peace as you wait. Thank you so much for sharing.
I can remember waiting for biopsy results many times. I did have Thyroid cancer, but the 4 breast biopsies have all come back benign. I’ve had so many different reactions from peace beyond understanding to near anxiety. We grow as we learn.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m so glad God is with us in the waiting and always cares for us.
I am still waiting on my test results since before Christmas. I, too, have an ulcer but it is not colitis, crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis. They thought it was my celecoxib. But then the ultrasound showed nonspecific finding of gallbladder wall thickening. So I have also done a 24hour urine and blood tests.
They had discovered that my vitamin B-12level was too high. Plus,vitamin A is too high.
I have a Multinodular goiter which is most likely cysts.
I have a growth on my left Adrenal Gland. It was last looked at in 2014. Due to the lack of dependable transportation. Even though I have been asking numerous times for a follow-up test. I have to go to a hospital in the next town.
I have a bone tumor in my left femoral head (the round part at the top of the leg that sits in the hip socket.)
I have untreated Inflammatory Polyarthritis (Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis ), Osteoporosis, and many more very painful diseases for which I have been unable to get proper medical care for due to notes that are in my medical records permanently which are damaging to myself and my health. I have been forced to be without any pain medication for the past four years. I have been doing Acetominophen, but it does not ease the pain. Right Now, I have a vertabrae out of place.
Most of my medical issues are due to Agent Orange that was dumped on my father on one of his three tours in Vietnam as a soldier.
But I am not asking for prayers for myself (although, they are most appreciated.) I ask for my dear husband’s healing and for him to be more willing to get well. To take the steps needed. His disease can be life threatening if not treated.
I will keep you in my prayers. (((hugz)))
Love In Christ,
Karen M Roth
I am so sorry you have so many health issues going on. I remember your comment from before, and I can’t imagine how hard it must be to have so much going on and not be able to receive the care you need. May God comfort you in your pain. I’m praying for you and your husband.
I am so thankful that you got a clear diagnosis and that you are on the road to healing. And that God gave you some wisdom from friends along the way! You are a treasure, I am so thankful to hear you are feeling better. Love you!
Thank you for being one of those friends, Nicki! Your encouragement truly helped me feel comforted and maintain a more steady perspective about the outcome. I love how God uses us to comfort others through the comfort he gives us during our pain. Thank you!
Oh Valerie, I’m so glad to hear it’s not cancer! It’s not easy waiting for anything but especially a diagnosis for yourself or a loved one. This is great advise for those traveling through the desert of wait! I especially love the walk and look for sparrows. It’s easy to forget that verse! Blessings, Valerie!!
Thank you for your kind words Esther!
as a woman, i think we are all experts at thinking of the worse case outcome! and why do drs take holidays, anyway?? (I’m married to one and he never panics…) (: So glad for the relatively good news!
It seems like I’m always needing emergency care during holidays where I have to wait longer than normal, lol. Thankfully, God never takes a day off from caring for us, lol. But I’m sure the doctors need their days off to rest and enjoy their families. Sometimes us patients don’t have much patience 🙂
For me, it’s always on the weekends. Or when I am home alone as the hubby went hiking for ten hours not realizing that his cellphone was not charged up. Never fails.
Take Care ???
Valerie. You are preaching to the choir here my friend. As I am reading your post, my stomach continues to gurgle loudly as it has for days. I had been on antibiotics for almost 3 weeks, and now I can’t keep anything down.. My mind has run the gambit from ulcer to stomach cancer. I continue to pray, and although I had a colonoscopy a few years ago that checked out fine, I have a feeling I’m headed back to a GI doctor.. That being said, I love the practical insights and the biblical truths of inspiration you’ve shared here. This was the encouragement I needed this morning. Thank you for sharing your story. I’m glad the diagnosis has given you some peace. Praying God’s healing for yourself. Have a wonderful weekend and may God shower you and yours with blessings in the New Year.
Horace, I remember your prayer request on FB and I was thinking of you over the holidays because I knew you were going through something similar. I have a hard time when I feel like my health is going downhill and I have to wait for doctors to help me or when I feel like my symptoms are only getting worse. It’s always good to take the necessary tests to find out what’s wrong. I’m SO very sorry that you are going through this because I know how HARD it is. I’m praying for you!
I love the practical ideas you’ve shared here. I feel like I can relate so well. My mind seems to go to the same kinds of places when I’m waiting on something like that. I’m so glad we can turn to God.
Thank you, Dawn! I’m so glad God asks us to cast our anxiety upon Him and that he promises to care for us.
Thank you so much for your post, Valerie. It’s as though you took the words right out of my mouth. I’m 23. I’m waiting for tests results as well and have been absolutely sick with panic and worry. I went in for routine bloodwork after having anxiety about my health and something came back off in the test. They have sent my blood for further testing to see what could be causing it. Although the doctors and my nurse practitioner have all said they do not suspect what I am afraid of, and that they are just being thorough and crossing their t’s and dotting their i’s…one of the things they are testing for is cancer. I have been so beside myself with worry and anxiety and just terror that I haven’t been able to function. I suffer from very severe anxiety, and although the doctors are fairly confident that this is nothing, I can’t help to reflect on the fact that I’m only 23, and now I’m scared I will be handed a death sentence and won’t be able to finish school, get married, or have kids. On top of that, I’m so scared that my faith maybe isn’t strong enough to get me to heaven. All in all, I’m an absolute mess. I have prayed non-stop, asked God to be my Great Physician, asked for Devine intervention, and have really really been trying to just completely surrender and trust that God is greater than my fears or my problems. I struggle between not wanting to lean on my own understanding but not wanting to have cancer, and trusting that God’s will for me is perfect, completely. These were a lot of words to say that I need help. I need prayer, I need as much prayer and as much intervention as possible. I know that prayer works and I know that God already has this in his hands. I ask you all here, to please lift me up in prayer. Please pray that God will do what He sees fit. I pray that all of you be blessed beyond measure, and I am so happy to read that so many people have already received good results. I pray with thanksgiving, thanking God that he has already resolved and removed our worries and suffering. I pray you all have nothing but happiness and peace moving forward. Thank you for reading. I know it was a lot, I’ve just really been struggling and know that my sisters and brothers in Christ can lift me up in prayer and help me in that way. Prayer works!!!! Thank you in advance. Love, Lauren
Dear Lauren,
Thank you for sharing your heart here. I’m so sorry you’re struggling. You said, ” On top of that, I’m so scared that my faith maybe isn’t strong enough to get me to heaven. ” And I want you to know the grace of God saves us and the blood of Jesus wipes away our own efforts to “be strong enough” If you believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose again and you desire to live for him and turn away from your sins, then you are a child of God. You are sealed with the Holy Spirit and guaranteed eternity with Him. The Holy Spirit living inside of you is stronger than the spirit of fear. Jesus understands what it’s like to suffer and he also undserstands your fears. So you can pour out your heart to him too. I’m praying that the peace of God will calm your anxious thoughts and give you rest as you wait for those results. God is with you. Soak in his Word and replace every negative thought with truth. It helped me to listen to praise music, talk to a friend, and keep busy.