Since being diagnosed with cancer, many have  kindly gifted me with various books on the subject. The other day, the title of one caught my attention. It read, Life On Hold. I picked it up, scanned through it and after reading some of the stories about how cancer had abruptly altered the course of many lives, I felt very sad. Then I stopped reading to consider how different my own path has been and how God has blessed me greatly during this time. I immediately felt a joy that overcame the sadness! My life has not been put on hold by this cancer; I have actually gotten a hold on my life! How ironic; how like God to do that.

Regardless of our circumstance, I don't believe any of our lives are ever on hold when the Lord is on the throne of our hearts. Yes, there may be times when we feel like we are in a holding pattern, but usually it is when the Great Physician is busy accomplishing eternal mysteries in us! For me it has been like driving through one of the Michigan tunnels as a child, wondering when I would see the light again. But in this tunnel, He has done great things! Although there were literally months it seemed all I could do was lie in bed, He was speaking to my heart, and doing mighty things! The faith that I had was being watered by the Living God, and because I was in a crisis, I needed plenty of water! This was a turning point in my life, and I will always be able to say, "That is where I saw the face of God! The God of all gods walked and talked with me, and I will never be the same."

Cancer has not robbed me of anything and has, in so many ways, been used to glorify God! This conviction is so strong in me that I have now decided to obey the call to ministry that God placed on me and take "Behind The Song" off the shelf. Through new eyes I can now see that this ministry is a gift that I am to share with those traveling through difficult times. Through His grace, I believe I am now equipped to share His message of Hope with a heart that has been restored and transfomed.

I know this ministry is not the work of any one individual; I will need help from the people who are the Body of Christ. In stepping out on faith, I earnestly seek your prayers suggestions and support confident that we can make a difference for His kingdom.

Our lives are Never On Hold.when we continue in His strength, and when we live for His glory! For me, it is time.

It is time to step out...It is time for "Behind the Song".

Love,
Patty