Receiving the news that you have a terminal illness, such as cancer can be devastating. As believer’s we want to believe that God has a purpose in our affliction.
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. | Romans 8:28
And the light of a lamp will shine in you no more, and the voice of bridegroom and bride will be heard in you no more, for your merchants were the great ones of the earth, and all nations were deceived by your sorcery. | Revelation 18:23
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. | Galatians 6:9
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. | 2 Corinthians 3:18
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. | Matthew 7:7
And call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me. | Psalm 50:15
And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food. | Genesis 1:29
But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death. | Revelation 21:8
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. | Deuteronomy 31:6
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. | 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears; let the weak say, “I am a warrior. | Joel 3:10
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. | James 1:12
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. | 1 Peter 5:7
Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. | Hebrews 7:25
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. | Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. | Philippians 4:6-7
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. | Isaiah 41:10
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. | John 3:16
For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord, because they have called you an outcast: ‘It is Zion, for whom no one cares. | Jeremiah 30:17
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. | Jeremiah 29:11
For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do. | Hebrews 6:10
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. | Hebrews 4:12
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. | Revelation 21:4
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. | Joshua 1:9
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” | Hebrews 13:5
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. | 1 Corinthians 10:13
Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. | Revelation 22:15
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. | John 14:27
Then the Lord said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it. | Jeremiah 1:12
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. | Psalm 34:18
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. | John 10:10
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. | Psalm 18:2
You shall serve the Lord your God, and he will bless your bread and your water, and I will take sickness away from among you. | Exodus 23:25
You shall not murder. | Exodus 20:13
We can look to the Bible for inspiration when we know someone who is suffering or we ourselves have been diagnosed with cancer. I pray these Bible verses will inspire you as you wait on the Lord for peace, courage, comfort and deliverance.