I'm pleased to offer my space today to author Linda Kuhar, where I've asked her to share a glimpse into her inspiring story. Linda's new book Worthy of a Miracle releases on November 10, but you can order it now on Amazon.
Please continue reading to the end of this post where Linda has been kind enough to offer a free giveaway of her book!
"When
I was diagnosed with cancer and was afraid I was going to die, I wanted my time
back. I wanted to undo the days I’d let slip through my hands . . . the slow
and sweet moments with my husband, and the simple and silly moments with my
daughter. I would sit on my front porch swing with the sinking feeling (the new
reality!) that I only had that very hour, that very day. I could not go
backward, and I was not guaranteed a future. I just had today.
Several years ago I woke up in the middle of the night and this
acronym popped in my mind.
I put it in my cell phone and it stayed there for about a year
before I ever did anything with it. Then one day when I was really struggling I
pulled the acronym out and started journaling about how it applied to my
relationship with God. Little did I know that years later this acronym would be
in my very first book,
Worthy of a Miracle, 5 Simple Truths for Believing and Receiving God’s Love!
Focusing on today is one of the key points in Part Two of my
book. We
all struggle in this fast pace world with actually living in the present
moment. I personally get so overwhelmed with my "To Do List" and
easily stay a day ahead or at least a few hours ahead in my mind continuously.
Do you ever find yourself struggling with the same thing?
After living with cancer, you might think it’s easy for me to
appreciate every second of the day and stay focused on the present moment, but
that’s not the case. However, there are a few habits I share in Chapter 13 Just
Live Today, that help me live in the present moment and stay focused on God’s
presence with me. I invite you to try one of these today:
1. Deep breathing—taking time
to simply breathe.
2. Thanking, praising, and
worshiping God continually throughout the day.
3. Slowing down. Not rushing
through my day.
4. Being aware of how I’m
feeling physically. Is there tension throughout my body?
5. Listening—to myself, to my
surroundings, to God.
I know for me when I’m really
connected with God, I’m able to be mindful of every minute, whether it’s
talking with my daughter or enjoying dinner with my husband.
My hope is for you too to Just Live Today and
enjoy each and every moment.
*****
Linda, thank you for sharing a bit of your experience with us!
Now, for the giveaway...Leave a comment telling us which Just Live Today habit you might try, or if there’s a habit you
already practice that keeps you focused on Jesus. On Thursday, Nov. 12, I'll randomly select one winner from the comments to receive a copy of Linda's book Worthy of a Miracle. (Winner must reside in the U.S.)
***Congratulations Tallulah Jane! You won the copy of Linda's book Worthy of a Miracle!***
LINDA KUHAR is a wife and mother who survived
Stage 3 cancer and a coma resulting from a compromised immune system during
cancer treatment in 2009. Although doctors predicted she would never walk or
breathe again on her own, she proved them wrong. One year after awakening from
her coma, she ran her very first half marathon with Team In Training for the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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