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The teenage boy has been battling an aggressive form of brain cancer for months. Mark has shown the unwavering courage of a young man who follows God without flinching.
His pastor, Wayne, visits Mark one afternoon. The teen has been at the hospital for several days as he is undergoing another round of treatments to battle his cancer. Wayne wants to share some of God’s Word with this courageous teenager.
Mark’s hair is gone. His slender frame looks even thinner than Wayne remembers. His young body is marshalling all of its resources to battle the foe within.
Mark’s bubbling smiles lights up when Wayne walks into his room. He is thrilled to have a visitor stopping by.
To prevent transmitting any germs or infections, Wayne is gowned up. He looks more like a skilled doctor than a pastor.
After several minutes of conversation, Mark surprises his pastor by sharing a verse from Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.”
The fourteen year-old’s faith under such harsh circumstances is truly remarkable.
At the end of his visit, Wayne asks if he can pray over Mark. Mark quietly says, “Certainly!” The two of them share a few moments in prayer.
Walking down the hallway after leaving Mark’s room, Wayne thinks to himself, “I feel like Mark has ministered to me. I come to bolster his spirits, yet he is the one who reminds me to always trust in God.”
This story is based on a true life experience of a fourteen year-old boy. An entire community has rallied around him as he continues to battle cancer. He recently shared the verse from Proverbs in a video which has been shared with many believers. His witness to his Lord is inspiring indeed. God’s peace.
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We often learn so much and gain terrific insights by observing our young people, don’t we?
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Very true Jan. I can think of times when I was teaching when my students taught me something (not always content, but sometimes about life).
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I’ve come to realize that it is from the ones that are sick we witness even greater faith. Thank you for sharing and the young one will be in my prayers.
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Diana, I appreciate your thoughts as well as prayers for this young man.
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In prayer for God’s perfect will in healing. May God get the Glory.
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Amen! This young man is in the loving and caring hands of God.
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… And raised well too. A credit to his parents and an inspiration to all, young and old.
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Very inspirational! 🙂
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Susan, I appreciate you reading and sharing a thought. I am looking forward how your writing will continue to evolve and grow.
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This young man’s faith is powerful and inspiring.
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Yes Crissy, his journey has inspired many with his faith in God.
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Somedays as a pastor I feel like this pastor…I learn from those whom I am ministering to in hospital situations…
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Thanks Jim for commenting. The hospital visit is my creation, but the story about this teen and his faith (along with his quoting of Proverbs are real and genuine).
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Yes I read that on the bottom of your post. Thank you for that brother
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Thanks for sharing!
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