Lessons From Cancer - Joni Eareckson Tada
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
- As a quadriplegic of 46 years, Joni Eareckson Tada shares the lessons she learned from her first battle against breast cancer.
Now a quadriplegic of 51 years, Joni is battling cancer again. For news and updates from Joni, visit www.joniandfriends.org/category/posts-by-joni/cancer-updates.
Hello Joni my name is David, thank you for your message of encouragement, I am dealing with liver cancer and was told today that my ANC White Blood Cells are extremely low, which means my immune system is down even more. Please keep me in prayer. Thank you
Really needed this message. I am a caregiver to my 40 year old son with a form of Parkinson's that is severe and progressive and in only four years has robbed him of his mobility and left him withering in excruciating pain - thank you Joni for being a beacon of light in my darkness
I too was hit with a fast and demobilizing form of pd four years ago. Sent me to a wheelchair within a year. Was immobile for 1.5 years got out of the chair with levodopa but got my strength back with adding the B1 therapy. Google Parkinson’s and the B1 Therapy.
Joni looks more beautiful today than she ever has. I'm see it in her soul also. God bless you Joni. My cousin's daughter did the same thing at 18 years of age, broke her neck and that was over 10 years ago. She dove in 3 feet of water. You have been her inspiration. She has been mine. God bless you. My prayers are with you.
YOU ARE A REAL WARRIOR, AND SO IS YOUR HUSBAND. GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU.
Thank you Join, your always in my Prayers.
So glad I stumbled on this older video today. Such a blessing, Joni. Coming out the other side of Stage 2 breast cancer. Had the whole shebang…5 months chemo, double mastectomy, 25 rounds of radiation, reconstructive surgery followed by 5 days in the hospital from an infection. God HAS been faithful and “ever present in a time of trouble.”
"Just when you find yourself against a dead-end wall with no resources, with no where to turn, God tells you to turn around and do the impossible--walk through the wall. And lo and behold, who do you find in the middle of that wall? Jesus! Jesus who was such an expert at walking through walls, enabling you to do the impossible. I don't know what kind of headache or heartache you're going through this day, but I want you to remember that God permits the things that He hates to accomplish the things that He loves. And what does He love? Christ in you, the hope of glory." Oh, how I was encouraged by this today. Thank you and may God continue to richly bless you Joni
Dear Joni, you're such a blessing to many and a great warrior in Christ! Tonight my soul is downcast with many burdens I can't bear. But I'm on my own and no one is around. I stumble at this video and feel like you're speaking to me personally, encouraging me with your own story and Bible verses. Thank you so so much! I don't know how you can do it. I really admire you! And I'm so thankful to God for creating you🙏🏻
Just read this. Hope you are doing better
Hi Joni, thank you for your encouraging word❤ I was diagnosed with leukemia July 2023. It was a shock. The chemo has been debilitating. I have an excellent care team, a very supportive husband. and Jesus is walking me thru this. What a wonderful opportunity to share my faith. The medication is doing what it's supposed to. Dr upped chances of remission from 30% to 50%. Due to the positive response after 2 rounds of IV chemo (in addition to tablets taken daily), the Dr is amazed. I know my Redeemer liveth, thank you Lord Jesus!
I needed to hear this today. It is a spiritual battle. God will fight for me if I ask Him. I have debilitating illnesses throughout my body. My social life has disappeared, my family has distanced themselves, my church doesn't see me. My husband is my main contact and help. His prayers keep me going.
I am so very sorry and praying for you
God bless you Joni. I too went through cancer five years ago and I almost couldn't pray while I was waiting for surgery, I just kept waiting for God. Thank God I only had radiation after and not chemotherapy like you. You are such an example of what a Christian should be like and I pray that God keeps you in the palm of his hand. I am so glad he healed you too. Again may God bless you and your husband and your ministry.
Joni - i am Robin Matulich's friend and my nephew's wife is Paige Brown who contacted you to see if you would contact Robin after her accident. Robin is a long time friend and am so grateful for your words of encouragement to her. She is in the beginning and doing so very well and your words of encouragement mean so much to her, her family and her friends.
Joni, Every time I listen to you I am thoroughly blessed to see how steadfast and joyful the Holy Spirit has made you! One day in heaven you will know how beautiful God has made you because your image will be that of Christ! And you will see how many you encouraged in your bringing God glory in your suffering. I thank God and pray for you every day!!!!!
She's such A 💎 Just Jewelry 😆
Please prat 9:44 9:44
This was recoded 11 years ago - and STILL it ministers to people. People like me. Thank you LORD snd thank you Joni ❤️
God Bless You Joni Eareckson Tada!
Amen :-)
I am so amazed how Joni focuses on the Lord and He gives her strength which we all can have. I love hearing all of her stories. They give me so much hope.
I love Joni...she has helped me so much of my Journey Through Cancer....wrote her and she sent a letter time at one of most difficult times going through cancer.....This is an amazing video..Just what Jesus prescribed...good medicine!!
I love Joni and wish there were thousands of her videos online.
I have chronic fatigue from a car accident in 2012. I had a concussion and stressed muscles in my neck. The Lord healed me miraculously!! Many people prayed for me! Now, I embrace the chronic fatigue (which surfaced 3 years ago) b/c He says my grace is sufficient. 🕊️. It is a spiritual battle. You have to understand what God says about suffering…consider it all joy.
May we never covet life more that the One who gave us life.
Thank you!!! You don't know how much your words help me now. I will pray for you, Joni.
She is an angel.
She really is.
Thank you God
She really is! I've followed her since the middle 80's. I am also disabled. She has been such an inspiration to me and so many others! God BLESS HER!
This is the absolutely best explanation I have heard about suffering..... making Jesus famous ☺️
God bless you Joni and Ken ✨ for allowing God to use your story. 💕
Thank you for posting! What an awesome message from a true warrior! I just went through a trial too! And I know exactly what she is talking about! In the midst of darkness and depression, I called out to the God of mercy and He delivered me. The situation has not changed but I have the strength to go on! What a Savior and friend!
Hi Joni!
I am blessed with your testimony. You have inspired me since my college years. Please pray for my dear husband who has a lung cancer. I look forward to celebrating our wedding anniversary every year. Thank you and God bless us all.
You have been an inspiration ever since I saw your movie as a little girl with club feet. You started a journey for healing of spirit.... Thank you for being willing to share your struggles and victories.....
Thank you Joni for the words of encouragement... My wife(Geetha) suffering with severe back pain.. Which she cannot sleep properly, she is discouraged and turning her face away from God... But I have hope in God, He will open her eyes to see what He is doing... Thanks for your testimony... Glory to God. Amen!!Joni will pray for you.. Jesus knows Joni's pain well than anyone. God be with you!!
I listen to periodically. It's such an important message. And now I'm facing cancer a 3rd time. So this is doubly important for me.
Thank you Joni
I really can relate to this. i loss a mom of a breast cancer last 1998, then last 2010 I loss a father of a lung cancer, then last 2011 I loss a sister of a colon cancer. Lord... I think this is too much for Joni but I know that your grace is sufficient for her and I know that you wouldnt leave her
Joni, I have been put on the front lines of service. I was called to move into a senior living facility. I am using our mutual friend a wheelchair due to a broken back that was not.properly taken care of by the Med. Prof. I am independent and of course Our Father in His sense of humor (I love) decided this was a good place to put a nurse, and a nosey talkative one to boot. We have seen a lady healed that was on hospice, thru prayer. I have had a chance to do as the Lord command us, to preach the gospel.I have been able to make contact with some with dementia with my little, Pete, a Chihuahua,They love to pet him. We do whatever He sets before us. Please pray that I will be salt and light here, and that I will see these dear ones thru His eyes.
Praying HIS LIGHT will shine through you, Patsy, everyday❤:)
Sending many 🙏🙏's your way!!
I found Joni & Friends after my Intractable Chronic Pain began in 1998. My entire existence radically changed & I knew without God, I didn't have a chance. Joni & Friends was there to point the way to Our Savior with humor, compassion, & His Word. Thank you & Praying for you all to this day!
Such a testimony -Faith is expecting daily until our Victory Comes.
I love you, Joni!
What a beautiful inspiring story of yet another trophy of God's Amazing Grace! Love to you Joni and your wonderful husband Ken. Both of you are valiant warriors for the King of Kings and Lord of Lords … JESUS.
What a beautiful witness from a woman of the Lord - God bless you, Joni! Only the Lord could inspire such belief, surrender, and love - may your witness reach all who need His grace, His hope, and His love. Thank you for encouraging so many in this life! We look forward to the day when you will be fully healed and we worship Him together forever! Much love and many prayers, Anna
Thank you for your light the shine through the darkness.
Praise God for you Joni! I need that message so bad right now. I will listen to you over and over again! God Loves you and so do I!
Joni I am over 70 and have followed and shared you for years. God continue to bless you richly. We are praying for you all.
You say everything I feel. I have ovarian cancer. was diagnosed in April 2010 (stage 1-C) had surgery & chemo. lost my hair, but it is okay. God is using this,teaching me, molding me & I'm lean on Him & trust Him. But Dec. 2010, we found it had reoccured. So 6 months of more chemo. June 2011, all looked good again. End of Sept, my #s were back up. Nov. 2011 we knew for sure it had reoccured. So now chemo, indefinitely. But it is okay. God is in control, God is good. I will trust Him.
Hope your journey is continuing to look-up in His love and strength🙏❤:)
I'm so sorry, I have ovarian Cancer too stage 3
Joni God is speaking though you.Amen🎉
thank you for enduring! I think of your faith often & pray for you & Ken !
Keep going Joni! He's coming !!!
What an amazing woman... I pray to God we can, as women of Christ, show the same Godliness... 🙏🙏♥️♥️
I love you and your precious husband. Thank God for you.
Hi Joni and Ken!! Thank you for making this video Joni. By God's grace and your obedience you have blessed more ppl then you can ever imagine... Together yielding to God's way over your way you and Ken move mountains everyday! We are close in age... We have grown older together in different "worlds" yet in the same body... THE BODY OF CHRIST,
Praise the Lord for being a living testimony of the power, hope and strenght that we can all find in Jesus!! Be blessed
Without Jesus, I would have no hope, no joy ...He is truly my EVERYTHING!!! I'm so happy to see this in my "recommended" videos, even though you made this 7 years ago...it is so timely for me today. Joni, I've always admired you so much and hope one day soon to really meet you in heaven and get to see you wearing your new, glorified body!! The headlines of today surely point to the nearness of our being swept up into the loving arms of our Bridegroom!!! I love you sister, God bless you. ♥♥♥
Thank you, Joni, for your encouragement.
Joni - even this was 11 years ago it speaks to me today! Such is the word of God! God continue to bless and supply you-He certainly will, faithful daughter! Blessings...
Thank God for your recovery! I am a cancer survivor myself, not the same stage, but the diagnosis hits you like a mack truck! All I could say was, "Jesus, I need help!" He is faithful. Yes, He pitied me.
Very encouraging. This kind of teaching is rarely taught now. Unlike your teaching the shallow superficial teachings on TV are usually used with scripture. So glad you are still teaching with truth and integrity
Thanks for your encouragement!!! Been a Christian for a long time and have experienced great lost and devastating situations many times. Been waiting for a breakthrough for my prodigal children and the restoration of my marriage. My husband abusive and very controlling. Currently separated for two years now from my husband of 26 years. We both are born again and I brought up my children in the Lord and our family has been torn apart and there have been several attempted suicides. My life, my dreams, my hopes shattered. My health affected by the heartbreak. In all this, I can say with you that God has been faithful to me. That He has carried me through and many battles.
Joni, you are such a blessing. You have helped me so much. Thank you.
Thank you for all you do for all us in witnessing for Jesus Christ. You are an inspiration. I did not know you were on RUclips until I saw you tonight. I am going through a hard time right now and somehow God leads me to your site. It has really lifted me up. Thank you again. In Christ,
She is an absolutely wonderful woman.
Her God is a wonderful God❤️
Love you, Joni.
Joni, It's a couple of years now since your last bout with cancer....but your ministry has not ended with the cancer. It's 4:00 AM and I"ve been up since 10:00 PM battling my own hell with chronic severe pain....and I came upon this piece by you that I had not seen. You always look so beautiful, manicured and polished...but what ministered to me the most were the candid shots of you...no makeup; pain on your face. Those tell the real story. And those were the photos that most resonated with me. Thank you for sharing them. It is tempting, as you know, not only to succumb to bitterness at God, a lack of gratitude for his gifts, anger at the "hand we are dealt" (as though it was by chance or some kind of cosmic game of poker!), fear of what the future holds, but to accuse his very character and loving nature. and it is these misrepresentations of his loving, merciful, gracious, nature that are the most dangerous. Thank you for your images of the battlefield. Because it truly is war. Keep up the good fight. stand strong in the grace he gives and when all is done, to STAND. You stand tall in that wheelchair Joni....when it is all done on this earth, you will STAND on two feet instead of four wheels. Keep up the good fight. (it bears repeating) You are much loved, here on earth as you are in heaven.
God bless you Joni! :)
Joni you have been a great BLESSING .💖💖💖
This just brought me to tears. Her strength is beautiful. We all fight a battle in our own ways.
I love you Joni, keep being blessings for others. When I struggle with my problems, listening of what you say about Jesus still loves us, everything make sense.. I pray for you too, Joni,,
I have a much smaller battle in comparison, but fewer supports and resources. However, God has ALWAYS rewarded me "pressed down, shaken together and flowing over" when I trust Him. I'm so glad Joni, that God is using you in this way. So many people get focused on the physical. We are of course, in that struggle. But the more important struggle for me is obeying Christ. This is the prayer I ask for. That God would help me to obey Him in a way that delights Him. Thank you for sharing so much of your life so that others of us can take heart! (Housebound mother and grandmother).
Please pray for me, as I do for others experiencing illness, injustice, or a broken heart. My name is Jane.
I love the strength and power of God in you to His Eternal Glory. Amazing wonderful words of life...greater so there is no doubt but Christ in you! Praise His Holy Name.
Good word Joni. I heard u speak several years ago in Pikesville MD. I told u then that you're my girl. You still are!
Min Larry 🙏🏽 ❤
Love you Joni💕 I have followed your life’s mission to the Glory of our Heavenly Father for almost 40 years.
And when you go Home, I believe you will hear, Well done, faithful daughter and all will see the Glory your life brought to Him.
Thank you, your such a blessing, Thank you Jesus for this beautiful woman of God.
What an incredible example of Christ likeness. Praying for you sister, please pray for me.
Thank you for this Joni❣️ I’ve been suffering so much in pain, (nothing near as much as you I’m sure) fighting chronic fatigue, chronic costochondritis, and fibromyalgia for 14 years and began pain treatments in October, was improving til I had back surgery in April then all the nerve pain set me back again and I’m
Starting over. The treatments are awful! Hallucinations and nausea and dizziness, but they work very slowly. I got out the shower this morning too weak to stand and dress, and picked up
My phone to look for encouragement while I waited for some strength from the Lord and your video was exactly what I needed❤ May God continue to bless you with strong health and a well husband and praying friends and family🙏🙏 thank you again for the videos, they’re such a huge encouragement and blessing to me❤
I have never had the honor to meet Joni but I so love Her. Thanks Joni
"So bizarre and twisted" sounds like my struggle with mental illness. That's why I listen to the Lord, (via your 'Diamonds in the Dust) to renew my mind (and restore my heart). "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.
At the beginning of Covid, my heart cried out, "I trust You, Lord!". My friends see a difference in me, as I share how I have learned to embrace God as my Father. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. I'm praying for you and Ken!!!!
greetings from the philippines! thank you so much joni for your videos. they have been our encouragement when my wife had stage 3b breast cancer and went through chemo, mastectomy, and radiation therapy two years ago. may the Lord continue to give you favor that people searching the internet find your website, videos and books to give hope, strength and find Jesus.
I just wanted to say that I (providentially) stumbled across this video while searching for something else.
So lovely to see you after only ever hearing about you when I was a child, some 30 years ago, reading one of your books 20 years ago and hearing various things about you from other Christians over the years.
Your video has really encouraged me as I am going through a particularly difficult time of spiritual warfare and I could not have described my situation any more eloquently than you have yours. We may be facing different troubles & problems, but the source and spiritual aspects of the fight remain the same.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Joni!
You truly are a representation of the woman of proverbs who ‘openeth her mouth with wisdom and in her tongue is the law of kindness’ (Prov 31:26).
Thanks for the encouragement to keep going and may God continue to bless you and use you for His glory x
Thank you so much for you kind response. We are so glad you have found this video and have found encouragement in it!
THank you Joni.a word in its good time will appreciate your prayers.i am a pastors wife,going threw a heart brake, burn-out and now recovering after a big shake and split of our small congragation we have been serving for the last 32 years. Gods blessing Ronit Ovadia karmiel Israel
excellent..so relate to this as I am in the midst of battling stage 3, cancer as well. Had the chemo, and knew of God's sustaining grace through the outpouring of support from my church. However, prior to surgery and going through surgery, it has not been as easy, and has been a huge spiritual battle. It's like walking in the dark...not knowing God's peace or presence..but still having to cry out yo the Lord, as the Psalms, in Psalm 72. Thankful to know God heard Joni's cries, and proved Himself to be sufficient. She is such a testimony of God's truth. I hope to be as valiant, by God helping me too.
Wow. You know Joni, that wheelchair of yours is really a chariot. You are truly a Chosen One. Thank you.
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Joni, thank you for your uplifting spirit. Thank you for trusting, causing others to understand that they can trust him though we don't know what he is doing. Trusting is like lying back on a feather pillow, and relaxing, knowing God is in control. So thankful that he loves us, and sends people like you and Ken to help us find that place of trust. The love of God is far greater than we could ever hope for. Thank you for sharing your and Ken's walk through this world.
Thank you for your inspirational messages. This is my church!
Thank you Joni, for encouraging me so very much by your testimony about God's faithfulness during your battle with cancer.
Our God is a GOOD God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How,How do ya go on!!!! I complain of small things and I see and read about Joni. OMG!!!! I pray I will be a strong christian today and forever. I'am and have been a healthy person and I need to be more thank for and remember the hardship this precious soul has been through. Maybe to some extent it took this tragedy for this young lady to see God and do these talents and because of him save alot of souls. She is my hero!!! Keep on keeping on Girl!!! xoxo
Your testimony is an inspiration. May God Bless you.
What a Beautiful God, a Beautiful Savior and what a Beautiful Joni!!!!❤🙌🙏Thank you Joni!
Praise God for His Life in You Joni and Ken!
Mary Porath
Thank you so much for this message of hope and inspiration!
When ever I start feeling sorry for myself and need encouragement I say I have got to listen to one of Joni's messages! You inspire to keep me fighting the good fight of faith! Please pray that my family will be restored, united and healed in Christ.You continue to be such a blessing and inspiration to so many people! Love to you and Ken!
Isn't God great, watching you Joni, give me strength to smile. Just a month ago, my niece was so sick with cancer. On her dying bed, she was crying Jesus Jesus help me. Lord Lord take away the pain. I looked at her mom, not sure if my brokenness, was for her are the mom. The day after she passed. Thats when I got so, broken hearted and low in spirit. I just love to watch you, you gave a kick to my heart. Pray for us to see each others through the eyes of God. Also that we will be our brothers and sisters keeper.
Thank you for sharing. I'm encouraged and blessed ❤ You're special. Keep smiling for Jesus.
Joni,
the Lord has restored my heart through your message! Onward Chrisitian Soldiers!!
Love You,
Mary Porath
i see and hear Jesus every time I listen to you. Thank you for that amazing rush of joy!
This message encouraged me so much!! Thank you, Joni!!
Amen.. Hallelujah. May God bless you to be His Firebrand every single person in need of Jesus' love.
Greatly encouraged by your life and Ministry 🙇🏼♀️🙇🏼♀️🙇🏼♀️
Thank you for the encouragement to find joy in every moment x
T-hank you, Joni, once again. I am 78yearsold and although I have had a full life, I still need prayer; I still need to see my 87yesr old husband Confess his need for Jesus
I pray for you Joni almost every day! You are MY inspiration and my good friends life line of encouragement! Thank you for never giving up or giving in! I Praise God for your witness! Love Kim WA state
Facing a possible cancer reoccurrence, found out today on my scan. Thank you, this really encouraged me.
God bless you, NR. Our prayers for peace and healing are with you. If you would like to share more with us - let us know how we can pray for you, please reach to our Response Department at response@joniandfriends.org. In Christ, - Stephanie
Joni - thanks for the splashes of heaven insight - Jesus with me during my times of Satan's pain. Jesus overcomes all!! Thank you for your walk of faith. May God richly bless you and your family.
What an icon of faith you are. God is incredible.
Joni, you have been an encouragement to me for a really long time. Seeing you overcome so much has been a blessing. God has truly used your life to help so many. I remember the importance of reading my Bible every time I get a devotional from you. Thank you for just being a wonderful Godly woman. Mary Beth Randall
Thank you so much Joni and Ken!! You two and all your staffers have been an awesome help to me as I suffer with chronic pain. May God continue to bless you. 💞
Thank you for your ministry. It is very powerful and inspiring to me. I also have a disability. I was struck by a vehicle at a young age.
To see how Jesus Christ has brought you through in a miraculous way. God takes situations that are broken and uses them for the sake of His glory in wonderful ways that only he can .
Again, thank you for your ministry. You have a very strong message to tell others. God bless you!
Thank you for this wonderful pep talk. I only hope as many are able to hear this words that in my belief is given you by God for all needing Him to hear. The Father has and continues to use you for the betterment of those not as strong as He has helped you become. Prayers and many blessing from God to be able to hear and understand the words placed in your mind and heart to (no punt intened) ride through the life God helped you live.
Dee , Southern CA.
Love you sister so much, you encourage me so so much. May we all dance together one day soon in His kingdom! 🙏🏻
We're so glad that Joni is an encouragement to you! God bless you! - Stephanie