Fortitudine Vincimus

For Aunti Carol , Aunt Geneva, Kelly G. and anyone else battling cancer:

We want to encourage you as you are on this journey. When you heard the doctor say the word "cancer", the fears were overwhelming. In a single moment, everything changed. You may have been numb at first or shocked and bewildered. How could this happen? Fearful thoughts crashed down like torrential rain. "How can I deal with the inconvenience, the pain ... the unknowns ?

Thankfully, there is a place of sweet peace and quiet assurance that is in the FATHER's bosom that we want you to experience even more of. We desire to join you in this challenging time ... to pray and fast through cancer with you and to walk with you through it. Our greatest desire is that you will receive all ABBA's blessings now and in the month's ahead as you cast all your cares on HIM.

The GOD of the universe wants you to "Cast all your anxiety on HIM because HE cares for you" ( 1 Peter 5:7). The Greek word translated "cast" in this verse indicates the idea of throwing upon. Sometimes we can't gently give GOD our requests; we need to throw them at HIM ! Honestly, we've been there, especially in great pain and disappointment. Thankfully, our LORD wants us to come and cast our cares on HIM.

For those of us who are fasting and praying ... THANK YOU !!! GOD sees and knows and you will be blessed above and beyond what you can imagine. For the next few days search your hearts for any doubts or fears you may have and anything that may be hampering a deeper relationship with GOD. Like the father in Mark chapter 9, cast/throw any unbelief's or hindrances you may have on JESUS ... HE knows just what to do with them ! TRUST ME !!!

Elta, thank you so very much for putting the prayer and fast request in the church bulletin !!! I know I haven't thanked you properly for that wonderful gesture. I have gotten so much positive feedback for this venture. If there are any other names to be added to the list, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Follow your Bliss,

COACH BLISS

PS ~ Fortitudine vincimus ... Latin for " ... By endurance, we conquer." Thank you Delmas !

PPS ~ Has everyone decided as to how they are going to fast ? I have decided to do the Master Cleanse. You know that lemon, maple syrup and cayenne pepper fast ? I will also be fasting from TV. Let me know what your doing.