Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ | Cancer Care, Patient Support, Encouragement, Hope, Diagnosis - Treatment, Chemotherapy, Faith Over Fear

What would you say you are focusing on the most throughout the day? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a story that demonstrates how what we focus on matters.   Summary - Reflection and Application What we focus on matters. Fix our eyes on God, above all else. Meditate on Hebrews 12:1-2 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great clo...

Sometimes things happen and if it hadn’t happened to me I would have trouble believing it really happened. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a story that impacted me so greatly and a prayer shared with me that I pray blesses you too.   Summary - Reflection and Application Meet Esther. Esther’s prayer. Meditate on Esther 4:14 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ For you were b...

When people ask “how are you?,” do you find at times it can be overwhelming to answer? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ I will share with you a three word reply that helped me reply to others when I was asked how I was doing.   Summary - Reflection and Application It’s okay to keep our replies brief. Say, “I’m healing” and know it is a sufficient answer. Meditate on Ephesians 4:15 (bel...

Sometime we focus on the big picture and forget to see and give thanks for the little things and successes. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, let’s broaden the lens and seek at least five things you have to be grateful for, even in these circumstances.   Summary - Reflection and Application Is there anything you take for granted that you can start giving thanks for? List at least five...

Are you a doer and a giver? Is it hard for you to receive from others? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, we will reflect on the love around you and how as hard as it may be, practice receiving the love flowing your way.   Summary - Reflection and Application Seek where the love is flowing towards you. Be willing to receive rather than resist. Meditate on 1 John 4:8   Scripture of the W...

Do you ever wonder if God is with you? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a story that reminded me that God was with me as a reminder to you to keep your eyes and ears open to the divine appointments He has for you.   Summary - Reflection and Application God is with you. Keep your eyes and ears open to your next divine appointment. Meditate on one name for Jesus, Emmanuel w...

Do you have conversation with people and they share their well-meaning opinions on what you should do or not do for your treatments? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share the why inviting God into the conversation matters.   Summary - Reflection and Application Guard your heart and mind. Invite God into the conversation. Trust where He leads you. Meditate on Psalm 40:1-2 (belo...

From doctor’s appointment, scans, treatments, you are in the waiting room a lot aren’t you? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share one thing you can do while you are in the waiting room to help yourself, and others.   Summary - Reflection and Application Look around. Pray for others. Meditate on Ephesians 6:18 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ And pray in the Spirit on all occa...

On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a divine appointment at a doctors appointment that reminded me that maybe our appointments aren’t just for us.   Summary - Reflection and Application Be with who we are with. Ask how are you? And listen to the person’s heart. Meditate on John 13:34 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love on...

Some days are packed with appointments, treatment, and just day to day life. When you get downtime, what are you doing with it? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share one thing to do in your downtime to help prepare you for the next busy day.   Summary - Reflection and Application Embrace the calm. Be still with God. Meditate on Psalm 46:10 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ Be...

On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share why sometimes the harder choice for us may be the wisest choice for us.   Summary - Reflection and Application What will help you heal? What is the wisest choice long term? Meditate on Proverbs 2:2 (Below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ Make your ear inclined to wisdom and incline your heart to understanding - Proverbs 2:2   Encouraging Christi...

Does the reality of this journey get to be too much sometimes? It was for me. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share how it’s okay to not be okay, and three steps to take to help get you back on solid ground.   Summary - Reflection and Application Be honest with yourself. Widen the lens. Cleanse the lens. Meditate on Romans 12:2 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ be transformed...

On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share something  I wrote after my surgery that reminded me, and I pray helps you remember what to hold on to.   Summary - Reflection and Application God is extending His hand your way. Hold His hand. Meditate on Isaiah 41:13 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fea...

There are so many things we can look at during this time to try and bring us peace. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will discuss why it’s wise to fix our eyes on Jesus, above all else.   Summary - Reflection and Application Ask ourselves, “What are our eyes focused on?” Fix our eyes on Jesus, to help us through and give us greater peace. Meditate on Hebrews 12:1-2 (below)   Scriptu...

Keeping normalcy is good and healthy. Yet when we need to rest we need to be honest with ourselves, and others. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share one hard but important thing we need to ask for.   Summary - Reflection and Application Do what you can yet you need to own when you need to rest. Be willing to ask for help when you need it. Meditate on - Matthew 11:28-29 (below...

You are not alone if you have had trouble dealing with insurance. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a couple stories and why being persistent and talking with your doctors about your struggle may help.   Summary - Reflection and Application Keep calling and ask for people higher up to listen. Share with your doctors  and if needed, as them to advocate for you. Meditate on...

What are little successes you can celebrate? On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will discuss why celebrating our little successes matters.    Summary - Reflection and Application Seek what the progress you are making. What are the successes you can celebrate today? Meditate on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ Rejoice always, pray without ceasing - 1 Thessaloni...

On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share with you the number one thing we can do with our time.   Summary - Reflection and Application Every day is a gift, cancer or not. Spend time with God + give God our time. Meditate on Psalm 90:12 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ Teach us to number our days so I may gain a heart of wisdom - Psalm90:12   Encouraging Christian Music - a Spoti...

Do you feel at times like this journey is breaking you? I did. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share perspective that reminded me what to do when I felt broken.   Summary - Reflection and Application Breaking open allow something new to grow. Give brokenness to God and trust He will help you through this. Meditate on Isaiah 43:18-19 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ Forget the...

Are you frustrated today? I get it. This isn’t an easy journey you are on. On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share 1 step you can take to help shift our mind away from frustration.   Summary - Reflection and Application Choose gratitude. Seek, speak and write down each day what you have to be grateful for. Meditate on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ give t...

Do you have visible or invisible wounds? If so, on today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share two steps to embracing our wounds.   Summary - Reflection and Application Pray for acceptance of self. Love others as you want to be loved. Meditate on Leviticus 19:18 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ You shall love your neighbor as yourself - Leviticus 19:18   Encouraging Christian Music -...

On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share a painful story that gave me clarity about what really matters in our interactions with one another. Summary - Reflection and Application Look beyond the surface Seek to see the other person’s heart. Meditate on 1 Samuel 16:7 (below) Scripture of the Week ⁠ Man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart - 1 Samuel 16:...

On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share two divine appointments as a reminder to you to keep your eyes and ears open to see the love God has placed beside you along the way.   Summary - Reflection and Application Keep your eyes and ears open. Receive the love God has placed beside you. Meditate on Joshua 1:9 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ Have I not commanded you? Be strong a...

On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share with you two uncomfortable but healing steps before surgery.   Summary - Reflection and Application Say what you need to say (including forgiving others) Do what you need to do (write the letters, tape the video, make sure end of life plans are in place) Meditate on Proverbs 3:5-6 (below)   Scripture of the Week ⁠ Trust in the Lord with al...

On today’s episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™, I will share with you three tools that will help you through this trial.   Summary - Reflection and Application Pause Breathe Pray + trust, in His time, He will supply you with what you really need. Scripture of the Week ⁠ Be still and know that I am God - Psalm 46:10   Encouraging Christian Music - a Spotify Playlist   *4 STEPS FOR YOU*   1. LEAVE A P...