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"my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death" (Philippians 1:20).
I have just finished the last chapter of Kay Warren's Dangerous Surrender. Both she and Chambers quote Paul in this challenge. I remember well a conversation I had with a close spiritual friend shortly after my breast cancer diagnosis in the fall of 2000. I shared with her that my prayer was that this health crisis would somehow bring my daughters closer to knowing and trusting God, even if it meant my death. She thought that to be overly dramatic, but I knew that I meant it with my heart and soul. That moment began a journey of dangerous surrender for me that has been surreal. I have experienced healing for myself, but a much more severe cancer diagnosis for my older daughter, for whom I would gladly give my life in exchange. I know not what God will require of me in the next few moments, but for now I am listening. He has my full attention. I have no choice but to trust His good will. I believe He keeps His promises and answers prayers in the best way to fulfill that good will.
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