This is probably my last post before the final outcome of my battle with cancer. In one sense this is the close of one chapter of my Journey and what a remarkable chapter it has been. My faith in the Lord is total and God is still deeply at work in my life bringing His purpose to fulfilment.

The Lord is good beyond measure and I am discovering that again day by day. His grace overflows beyond expectation. For those who have been following this journey - particularly for those who have been walking the journey with me in their own trial of faith - I want to testify that God is faithful and worthy of our trust.

All along in this journey Philippians 1:18-26 has had significant meaning for me.

"....yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labour for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this I know that I will remain, and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me."

This passage encapsulates for me both my faith and the reality of where things are. Ultimately everything is in God's hands but there is a sure expectation that all glory, victory and praise will go to Him. Amen.