I had my bi-quarterly MRI last Wednesday. Normally when I am laying on the MRI table, I recite verses and remain calm through the 40 minute bumping, knocking, thudding.
This time was different. This time I felt scared.
I thought about my expiration date, and that once I hit the three year mark (May of this year) I will be living on borrowed time.
I thought about Emma’s expiration date and how she is already living on borrowed time.
I thought about those two things all the way through my MRI until the last 10 minutes or so.
Then I stopped.
I prayed.
I cried.
I prayed some more.
and right at that moment these verses popped into my head:
“You are precious to me. You are honored, and I love you. Do not be afraid, for I am with you.”
- Isaiah 43: 4-5
“Your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” – Psalm 139:16
When I went in for that MRI I was terrified. My mind was racing every which way but straight. When I came out, I was renewed and refreshed. Scripture has a funny way of putting my heart at rest.
It has a funny way of chasing Satan out, and bringing peace within.
I am not a number. Emma is not a number. You are not a number.
Only the Lord knows our “expiration date”.
I have to constantly remind myself of the fact that I have nothing to fear because like I have always said:
Either way, this ends well for me.
BTW: My MRI was clear 
AMEN!!! Said with tears coursing down my face….AMEN!! You are greatly loved, dear Heather! I love you so much!!
GREAT1
Funny, I was thinking about you today. I thought “I wonder if Heather’s scan will come out clear” and here I come and see that it is.
Sweet Heather – I miss you girl!
You could not have said it better! I am more thrilled about your peace than your clean MRI – and that, my friend, has made me extemely happy!
Still love ya!
lori
So thankful your MRI was clear! He holds you, and precious Emma, in the palm of His hand. Do not fear. He is with you!
I’m so very happy to hear about the clear MRI! What a blessing. And think you for the hints re: surviving MRIs. I detest them, really really detest them, and your hints will hopefully help next time.
SO happy it was clear!
[Thank you, LORD!]
I think I say this just about every time I post on your blog…PRAISE HIM!
I love Jesus!!!!!! I love how his Word is just what we need and speaks to EVERY season in our life…no.,matter.what!
Hugs to you. Thanks for sharing, And yes, our God is not a God of odds. We are not a number!
Wonderful post, my favorite line is: Either way this ends well for me. Love, love this.
Praise the Lord for a clear MRI. It really is all in His hands.
Thank you so much for those verses, they were exactly what I needed to hear today. I have breast cancer and have my surgery tomorrow to remove my breast. I must remember that God is always with me!
So beautiful. Thankyou for sharing. ~Jessica
Heather, you definately have a gift. Thank you for sharing
If you fall from His right hand, He will catch you up in His left.
so glad!
I don’t post comments very often, but I wanted to tell you something. I remember when you posted that statement “Either way, this ends well for me.” I use that all.the.time now. Life may be hard, times may get tough, problems may seem insurmountable, but for a believer in Jesus Christ, it all ends well. It has been a huge encouragement to me. Just wanted to let you know.
Your post moved me! I am glad your MRI was clear. I had a craniotomy in July to remove a meningioma and the recovery has been difficult in different ways than I expected. I have my six month MRI and EEG in January and I am a little nervous – not for the MRI because I’ve had so many but for the results.
so happy to hear the MRI is clear.
You are beautiful!
cindy
PRAISE THE LORD for a clear MRI!!!! You have been on my heart and mind the past few days. I haven’t been “visiting” like I should but I was THRILLED to come back to this report!!! AMEN!
what reassurance! it all ends well with me, no matter how it ends! thank you Heather, for the reminder.
Oh Heather, I just searched through my old blog links because I was thinking of you & wanted to see how you’re doing. What WONDERFUL news!! God is good!
D
Praise God for your clear MRI and for the knowledge that He alone knows our days! Merry Christmas!
Ohh! I am happy for you that your MRI was clear and the most important is that your love is with you always. Thanks for sharing dear.
Praise the Lord for a clear MRI. Praise Him also for His peace. Scripture is powerful stuff.