An Inspirational Message for May 2026-by Charles Schokman
Firmly Anchored
I hope you had a nice Easter weekend. I had some sweet talks with the Lord over those 4 days of rest. I’m so grateful for all He’s done for me – and for His goodness and faithfulness. I thought back over all the years I’ve had cancer. I’m not in “remission” because I still have a cancerous tumor that’s inoperable, but in a sense…..I’m healed. That may sound strange, but I couldn’t have made it all these years (12 years in June) without His healing touch. I’m so grateful. To go from the 8 1/2 pound tumor I had in the beginning to the small one I still have – it’s amazing!
I’ve started a new medication to help with some of the cancer impact on my body. It’s gotten me thinking a lot about cancer. I came across the following list and wanted to share it. It is attributed to Phyllis Ten Elshof and/or Sarah Hupp in their books on courageous cancer stories.
What cancer cannot do – cancer is so limited:
– It cannot cripple Love.
– It cannot shatter Hope.
– It cannot dissolve Faith.
– It cannot destroy Peace.
– It cannot kill Friendship.
– It cannot suppress Memories.
– It cannot silence Courage.
– It cannot invade the Soul.
– It cannot steal Eternal Life.
– It cannot conquer the Spirit.
Cancer is awful – and, yes, it can be strong. But as we walk through it with the Lord, it’s power is limited in the important things. Our faith, hope, love, peace, soul, and courage is firmly anchored in the Lord’s hands. It’s our place of security!
“In Him we live and move and have our being. As some of your own poets have said, ‘we are His offspring.’” Acts 17:28
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, nor will the flame burn you.” Isaiah 43:2 NASB
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him; for He knows how we are formed, He remembers that we are dust.” Psalm 103:13-14
The Lord has been my Rock on my cancer journey. He has held my hand and comforted me in hard moments. He is so good and true and trustworthy! I love Him.—Courtesy of Sally McClung—co-founder of All Nations.
“Hope springs eternal in the human breast,” wrote Alexander Pope (“An Essay on Man,” 1732).
This testimony and hymn is dedicated to all cancer sufferers with the assurance that your anchor will firmly hold you in the storms of life.
My Thoughts & Prayers are with You.
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move.
Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love.
