~ By Linda
On November 2022, I was diagnosed with DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma in Situ). I remembered when I met with the Oncologist Breast Surgeon, I carefully watched as she was reviewing my chart and results. After her review, she suggested that a bilateral mastectomy was needed to remove the cancer cells. I was in shock! I just thought to myself with tears coming down my face… I’m going to lose “my girls.” Yes! My breasts were a part of my body that I cherished and loved. A couple of weeks after the appointment, I remembered standing in front of the mirror and looking at them. I was asking God, “why?” Then, I heard clearly from the Lord, “Let them go!” I recalled the Scripture “You are not your own, you were bought at a price.” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). I began to cry and told the Lord “Ok I surrender!”
After having the bilateral mastectomy, I couldn’t look at “them” for weeks. Then, one day the Spirit of the Lord said “This is temporary and you will have a new body when you get to heaven.” I cannot explain how I felt at that moment, but now I can say it was the true LOVE of Jesus Christ. No matter the scars and pain, this love showed me that I am still the apple of His eyes (Psalms 17:8).
Now, don’t get me wrong it took some time for me to get used to the “new girls” but I learned to embrace them and love me again. I have this great joy that reminds me of the healing power and love of Jesus Christ. I was reminded of one of my favorite childhood song, “Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me. For the Bible tells me so". My beautiful sister, you may have some scars physically, mentally, or both, but I want to encourage you today that you are “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” (Psalms 139:14). Whatever you need to release… “Let them go!” so that you can love again. Yes, Jesus loves YOU!
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