Most of you know my daughter has battled and now won a fight against Stage 3 Burkitt's Lymphoma. Towards the end of Natalie’s treatment, a well-meaning person told her, “In the big picture of your life, this is only going to be a small blip.” While I knew what they were trying to convey, it didn’t set well with me. As the days passed, that uneasiness turned into a kingdom rumble on the inside and has only grown in intensity. How dare such a horrific disease and attack of the kingdom of darkness put my daughter through so much for it all to be over and considered a “blip”.
I thought, isn’t this just how the enemy works. First, he attacks. Then, when God’s kingdom prevails and healing is won, he tries to push it under the rug, like no big deal. Just move on and live your life. All the while, scheming to continue his attacks on people to steal, kill, and destroy. (John 10:10a)
This was a turning point in my heart and when I began to desire more. I began to pour out my heart in prayer and believe for more than Natalie’s healing alone. I wanted us to not only survive the enemy’s attack; but to press into God’s kingdom being expanded through this. What the enemy intended to shut down, would only lead to more of Jesus on the earth and His abundance of life for people. (John 10:10b)
With that in mind, this t-shirt is not a Natalie shirt or a beat cancer shirt. It’s a God-story shirt. One that conveys the message of the kingdom battle we all fight here on earth and the power of his love that surrounds us and exceeds every expectation as we trust in him. It’s an everyone can wear it shirt. Because we all have our battles and we all have a God who dearly loves and carries us. It’s a let’s tell the world around us the good news of His kingdom and stop letting the devil and cancer get all the headlines.
Let’s get ready to RUMBLE!!
All proceeds from the sales of the t-shirts will go to Journey of Hope Cancer Support and bless cancer patients. Payment requested in advance. Click here to order one
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